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 Babcock/Webb Wildlife Management Area - Charlotte County, FL Posted by:  lazyCachers
N 26° 51.480 W 081° 57.872
17R E 404181 N 2971071
Located just east of I-75 (exit 158) 5 miles east of Punta Gorda and 20 miles north of Ft. Myers, Florida.
Waymark Code: WM408G
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 06/16/2008
Views: 134
Monday & Thursday 10am to 8pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 7am to 8pm
Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 79,013 acres
Is there a trail system?: Yes
If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.:
Lightly traveled trails provide many hiking opportunities. The slightly elevated trails offer the hiker views of this expansive landscape. For more info on these trails, go to http://myfwc.com/RECREATION/requests.asp
* Unfortunately, at the time of posting, the Babcock-Webb Recreation Guide was out of stock, so we were unable to get more information on the various trails in the park.
What points of interest are there?:
Freshwater marshes, seasonal ponds, hardwood hammocks, and prairies are interspersed throughout the flatwoods. Six man-made ponds and the 395-acre artificially constructed Webb Lake provide habitat for aquatic species as well as recreational opportunities.
What activities are available?:
Hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing, hiking, biking, horseback riding, paddling, scenic driving, camping, and a shooting range.
List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.):
Snakes, poisonous plants, ticks, mosquitoes, alligators.
Dogs Allowed?: Yes
Is a permit/fee required?: Yes
If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.:
Daily-Use Permit rates:
$3 person
$6 per non-commercial vehicle
$75 for 25 to 100 people
$150 for more than 100 people
Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link]
Hours of accessibility?: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Visitors are encouraged to supply a picture of either themselves or their GPS at the trailhead and/or signage of the public access lands - describe your experience there and what you saw - tell us why other folks should come visit!
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