Mud Swamp/New River Wilderness
Florida doesn't get any more remote than this: no trails, no old roads, and no people. Most of the area is Mud Swamp, a region of very poorly drained clay-rich soil that holds more water than nearby Bradwell...
Description from Wilderness Connect (wilderness.net), where the full text continues.
| Designation | Wilderness |
| Managed by | U.S. Forest Service |
| State | Florida |
| Size | 8,075 acres (Wilderness Connect) |
| Designated | 1984, by Congress |
| Center point | 30.0644, -84.8797 |
| Night sky | About as dark as the ground gets (Black Marble reading 12) |
Boundary map
Boundary, simplified to about 0.005 degrees Federal campground Forest Service recreation site
The outline is the agency boundary simplified for display, so small parcels and inholdings may not show. The agency page has the authoritative map.
Where to camp
No federal campground sits inside the boundary. 2 are within ten miles of it. Nearest first. Distances are from the campground point to the boundary edge, from the Campsite Atlas index.
Trailheads and sites
The Forest Service lists 2 recreation sites inside this wilderness, among them 1 paddling access, 1 viewing Wildlife. Each links to its page on fs.usda.gov, which carries the season, fees and current status.
- 0 miMud Swamp/New River Wilderness ↗Viewing Wildlife
- 2 miNew River ↗Paddling access
Distance is from the center point of the boundary, not from a road or town.
Explore
Nearby on the other atlases
- 9.9 miFort Gadsden Historic Memorial ↗National Historic Landmark
Landmarks are listed first, then by distance from the boundary.
Reference
Questions people ask
How big is Mud Swamp/New River Wilderness?
8,075 acres.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Who manages Mud Swamp/New River Wilderness?
The U.S. Forest Service.
Source: Wilderness Connect
What state is Mud Swamp/New River Wilderness in?
Florida.
Source: Wilderness Connect
When was Mud Swamp/New River Wilderness designated?
Congress designated it in 1984.
Source: Wilderness Connect
Can I camp at Mud Swamp/New River Wilderness?
No federal campground sits inside the boundary. The nearest is Twin Poles Hunt Camp, 3 miles out. 2 in all are within ten miles. Camping inside a wilderness is usually allowed away from roads, with no facilities; the managing agency page has the permit rules.
Source: Where to camp
Where are the trailheads in Mud Swamp/New River Wilderness?
The Forest Service lists 2 recreation sites here, including 1 boating - non-motorized and 1 viewing wildlife. Each one links to its Forest Service page.
Source: Trailheads and sites
How do I get to Mud Swamp/New River Wilderness?
A point inside the boundary is at 30.064, -84.880. The official page carries directions and the office address.
Source: Wilderness Connect
How dark is the night sky at Mud Swamp/New River Wilderness?
NASA’s Black Marble night-lights image reads 12 on a 0 to 255 scale at the center point, about as dark as the ground gets.
Source: NASA Black Marble
Are there historic places near Mud Swamp/New River Wilderness?
1 National Register listing within 15 miles, including Fort Gadsden Historic Memorial.
Source: Register Atlas
Sources
- Boundary, name, acreage, designation year, states and description: Wilderness Connect.
- Campgrounds: the Campsite Atlas index of federal campgrounds, matched to this boundary at build time.
- Trailheads and sites: the Forest Service Recreation Opportunities layer, points inside the boundary.
- Night sky: NASA Black Marble (VIIRS, 2016 composite) sampled at zoom 6 around the center point.
- Weather, alerts, air quality, river flow and earthquakes load live in your browser from NWS, AirNow, USGS and iNaturalist when you open the page.