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 Caravelle Ranch WMA, Palatka, Fla
N 29° 31.086 W 081° 45.080
17R E 427187 N 3265624
Caravelle Ranch is a beautiful multi-use public access land sout of Palatka, Fla on Hwy 19
Waymark Code: WM4Q4H
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 09/18/2008
Views: 15
Nestled between the Ocklawaha and St. Johns rivers is the 26,422-acre Caravelle Ranch Wildlife Management Area with hardwood river swamps, pine flatwoods, and improved pastures punctuated with small depression ponds and hardwood hammocks. On Caravelle you can participate in special opportunity dove hunts and supervised youth small game hunts, as well as quota hunts for deer and feral hog. Horses are welcome, and ample space is available for parking trailers. Fishing is excellent on Camp Branch Creek, and opportunities abound for birders, especially in the spring when as many as 15 swallow-tailed kites may be observed circling the pastures.
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Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 26,422-acre
Is there a trail system?: Yes
If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.:
10 miles of loop trails in various types of habitat
What points of interest are there?:
creeks, ponds, lakes and river
What activities are available?:
hunting, horseback riding, hiking, bird watching off road biking
List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.):
snakes, posionous plants, bears
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.:
only for hunting permits available through the Florida Fish and Wildlife Comission
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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