St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge
21 mi south · Fish and Wildlife Service
The Refuge was established in 1931 to provide wintering habitat for migratory birds. It is one of the oldest refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge System.
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Wildlife viewing and birding near Tallahassee
Refuges, lakes and wild areas near Tallahassee for wildlife viewing and birdwatching.
18places to see wildlife
21 mito the closest
1within 30 miles
Good to know: Early mornings and evenings are best for wildlife; bring binoculars and keep a respectful distance.
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Eastbank
39 mi northwest · US Army Corps of Engineers
Eastbank Campground is located on Lake Seminole on the Georgia-Florida state line. The lake and surrounding area provide a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities for fishing, camping, boating, picnicking, hiking, biking and birding.
Lake Seminole
39 mi northwest · US Army Corps of Engineers
The Lake Seminole project, originally authorized as the Jim Woodruff Lock & Dam Project by the River and Harbor Act of 1946, was the first of three locks and dams constructed for navigation, hydro-power, recreation and related use purposes…
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St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge
The Refuge was established in 1931 to provide wintering habitat for migratory birds. It is one of the oldest refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge System.
- Boating
- Educational Programs
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Photography
- Ranger programs
- Wildlife viewing
30 to 75 miles (7)
Eastbank
Eastbank Campground is located on Lake Seminole on the Georgia-Florida state line. The lake and surrounding area provide a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities for fishing, camping, boating, picnicking, hiking, biking and birding.
- Biking
- Birding
- Boating
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Kayaking
Lake Seminole
The Lake Seminole project, originally authorized as the Jim Woodruff Lock & Dam Project by the River and Harbor Act of 1946, was the first of three locks and dams constructed for navigation, hydro-power, recreation and related use purposes…
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hotel/Lodge/Resort Privately Owned
- Nature education
- Picnicking
Camel Lake Campground
Camel Lake Recreation Area provides a quiet place to relax and take in the beauty of the longleaf pine forest. Camping, swimming, hiking, and boating opportunities are all available, focused on the crystal-clear waters of Camel Lake.
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Water Access
- Wildlife viewing
Wright Lake Campground
Wright Lake is located approximately 25 miles from the Gulf of Mexico in an area known as the Forgotten Coast.
- Birding
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Water Access
- Wildlife viewing
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve
The Apalachicola Bay Reserve protects one of the most productive estuarine systems in the Northern Hemisphere, where the economic value of the natural resources and pristine conditions depend on the region's biological diversity.
- Paddling
- Photography
- Ranger programs
- Swimming
- Wildlife viewing
St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge
The Refuge is comprised of two islands and two mainland tracts totaling approximately 12,492 acres. Popular recreational opportunities include fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing, hiking, bicycling, kayaking, and nature photography.
- Biking
- Boating
- Educational Programs
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Photography
- Ranger programs
George W. Andrews Lake
Lake George W. Andrews is named for George William Andrews, who was born in Clayton, Alabama in 1906 and served as a United States Representative from 1944 until his death in 1971.
- Boating
- Camping
- Hiking
- History
- Picnicking
- Water sports
- Wildlife viewing
75 miles and farther (10)
Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge
The Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1985 under the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 and the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965.
- Boating
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Motor Boat
- Non-Motorized Boating
- Photography
- Wildlife viewing
Walter F. George Lake
There are 13 Corps of Engineers day use parks and 4 campgrounds on Walter F. George Lake, a great place to camp, fish, boat and picnic.
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- History
- Horseback riding
- Hotel/Lodge/Resort Privately Owned
- Picnicking
Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge
The refuge is bisected by 20 miles of the famous Suwannee River and includes 30 miles of coastal marsh habitat along the Gulf of Mexico.
- Biking
- Birding
- Boating
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Motor Boat
- Nature education
Jimmy Carter National Historical Park
Few U.S. Presidents have had such close ties with where they were born and raised.
- Wildlife viewing
Ocean Pond Campground
Situated in Baker County, Florida, this campground includes 64 campsites and is open 24 hours/day. All sites are available at recreation.gov. There's something here for everyone in this lakeside campground.
- Accessible Swimming
- Backpacking
- Biking
- Birding
- Boating
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Fishing
Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge
Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1929 by President Herbert Hoover to protect a breeding ground for colonial nesting migratory birds during a time when market hunters, desiring feathers for the ladies' apparel…
- Boating
- Educational Programs
- Fishing
- Nature education
- Paddling
- Photography
- Ranger programs
- Wildlife viewing
Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge
Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge lies within the historical range of the longleaf pine/wiregrass ecosystem and contains remnant longleaf pine stands.
- Boating
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Motor Boat
- Non-Motorized Boating
- Photography
- Ranger programs
Andersonville National Historic Site
Nearly 13,000 men died on these grounds, a site that became infamous even before the Civil War ended. Their burial grounds became Andersonville National Cemetery, where veterans continue to be buried today.
- History
- Picnicking
- Wildlife viewing
Bluff Creek
Bluff Creek Campground is situated on the shores of Walter F. George Lake on the Georgia and Alabama border. The lake is a great place to get away for a week, a weekend or just an afternoon.
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Wildlife viewing
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1937 as a "refuge and breeding ground for migratory birds and other wildlife.” The refuge conserves the unique features of the Okefenokee Swamp,the headwaters of the Suwannee and…
- Boating
- Camping
- Educational Programs
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Motor Boat
- Non-Motorized Boating
Distances are straight-line miles from downtown Tallahassee. Listings come from Recreation.gov’s federal recreation database; check each official page for hours, fees, fire restrictions and closures before you go.
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Questions
Where is the closest place for wildlife & birding near Tallahassee?
St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge (Fish and Wildlife Service), about 21 miles south of Tallahassee as the crow flies. Next are Eastbank (39 mi) and Lake Seminole (39 mi).
Who manages these places?
Federal agencies including Fish and Wildlife Service, US Army Corps of Engineers, USDA Forest Service. Each listing links to its official page for hours, fees, closures and current conditions.