National Forests in Florida

Tallahassee, Fla. – In honor of Veterans Day and those Americans who have served in the armed services, the U.S. Forest Service is waiving fees to the public on Nov. 11 at select day-use recreation areas in the Apalachicola, Osceola and Ocala National Forests. “We extend this invitation to recognize the service and sacrifices of [...]

This Friday, September 24, the Ocala National Forest will host a Freshwater Springs Symposium from 10am – noon at Juniper Springs Recreation Area as part of the Marion County Springs Festival. There will be a re-dedication of the historic spring basin recreation area and afternoon field trips. All events are  free and open to the [...]

USDA FOREST SERVICE NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    Date: September 14, 2010            Contact:  Denise Rains, 850-523-8568 Website: www.fs.fed.us/R8/Florida U.S. Forest Service personnel are working to suppress a small wildfire within the Ocala National Forest near Salt Springs, Putnam County. There is no immediate danger to forest users but visitors should use caution if in areas [...]

This upcoming weekend, August 14-15, many National Forests in Florida recreation sites are fee-free in honor of Back-to-School. Get the family outdoors and have a great time before settling back into the classroom! Free admission applies to certain sites within the Ocala, Apalachicola, and Osceola National Forests. Review the full list of sites in each [...]

On Tuesday, July 27, there will be intermittent single-lane closures of SR 19 north of Juniper Creek and south of old FR 10 / Pat’s Island / Yearling Trail trailhead during recovery work in the Juniper Prairie Wilderness of the Ocala National Forest.