Yellow River Water Management Area – Northwest Florida Water Management District

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Overview

A wide variety of natural communities are found on the Yellow River Water Management Area including sandhill, upland pine forests, wet prairie, and floodplain forests. Here you’ll find Florida black bear, green sturgeon, and endemic mayflies, as well as Florida anise, mountain laurel, and spider lilies. Numerous boat landings along the Yellow River provide access to the area.

Environmental Importance

The District works to protect and preserve the water quality of the Yellow River. Natural communities in the area include upland pine forests, slope forests, wet prairie, and floodplain forests. The area protects habitat for the Florida black bear, green sturgeon, Okaloosa darter, endemic mayflies, Florida anise, mountain laurel and spider lilies.

Recreation Opportunities

Camping, boat launch, boating, fishing, canoe launch, canoeing, hiking, wildlife viewing
Seasonal Hunting
Vehicular access is limited, but is available on River Road located north of Milligan and Trawick Creek Road.

Restrictions

ATV’s are prohibited

Motorized vehicles allowed on designated roads only.

Location

Address

Santa Rosa, Okaloosa

Nearby Town

Milton, Crestview

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