Paddling Guides

Routes and interesting biozones you will see as you explore isolated wonders of the refuges–some only accessible by paddling. These downloadable panels are free for your personal use. They are copyrighted by Friends and may not be sold or used for any commercial purpose without permission of Friends.

Paddling Guides

1. Fishbone Creek
   
2. Shired Creek
3. Sanders Creek
4. Cat Island
5. Lock Creek
6. Lock and Shingle Creek
7. Gopher River
8. Sandfly Creek
9. Barnett and McCormick Creek
10. Shell Mound to Hog Island
11. Shell Mound to Long Cabbage
12. Atsena Otie

Behind the Gates

Behind the gates you sometimes find the best hiking, cycling, and wildlife observation. You are welcome to explore any of the former logging roads but please do not block the gate with your car in case a refuge vehicle or equipment needs access. Most are mowed regularly. Ticks and winged biting insects can be abundant.

Maps

OVERVIEW MAPS

• Interactive Refuge Map
• Lower Suwannee NWR Map
• Escape to the Refuge Video

GEOSPATIAL MAPS
Import these into the Avenza app for offline use on your mobile phone. Instructions

• Levy County side
• Dixie County side
• Lock-Shingle Creek Paddling Trail

Trail Brochures

POPULAR LOOPS AND TRAILS

• Adventures on the Refuges
• Dennis Creek Trail
• Dixie Mainline- FWS Guide
• Dixie Mainline-Hiking Trails
• Nature Drive Guide
• River Walk-Tram Ridge Trail
• Shell Mound Trail
  

LONGER TRAILS

• Barnett Creek Trail
• CR 349 Refuge Cycling Tour
• Turkey Foot Loop Trail

Fishing Trails

These detailed guides include tips, bait recommendations and more.

Atsena Otie

AO Guide

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McCormick and Barnett Creeks

Creeks Guide

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Suwannee River

Suwannee Guide

Cedar Key Airport

CK Airport Guide

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Shell Mound

Shell Mound Guide

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Shired Island

Shired Island Guide