Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge.Wilderness Area

Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge Wilderness Area protects 299 acres of coastal Florida landscape managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This is a federally designated Wilderness—meaning primitive, non-motorized backcountry where roads, motors, and mechanized travel are prohibited. The area encompasses islands and shallow-water habitat characteristic of Florida's Gulf Coast.

Recreation here centers on solitude and low-impact exploration: hiking, kayaking, and wildlife viewing in a largely undeveloped setting. Access is water-based, and visitors must follow strict Leave No Trace principles. There are no facilities, trails, or developed infrastructure within the Wilderness itself. This is a place for self-reliant travelers comfortable with minimal amenities and committed to protecting the refuge's ecological integrity.