Cedar Keys
Chiefland, FL 32626-4874
Plan Your Visit
The Cedar Keys are a little bit of heaven sitting in this low action estuary in the Gulf. Whether you write, paint, or contemplate, fish, paddle or peddle, you'll cherish your time in this old Florida setting.
Visitors access the refuge by kayak, private boat or rented vessels. Fall, winter, and spring are much milder than summer months, but sunscreen is still a good idea along with a hat and sunglasses.
To reach the refuge, you must travel southwest on highway 24 or 347 to the town of Cedar Key. A boat is required to get out to the islands. Boundary signs are on all refuge islands; other islands are private.
Activities
Get Involved
Getting involved at Lower Suwannee and Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuges will connect you to the natural world more than you could ever imagine. It could be through volunteerism or as a member of our Friends group.
About
Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge was established on July 16, 1929, to protect a breeding ground for colonial nesting migratory birds. Today, the refuge is comprised of 13 islands ranging in size from 1 to 120 acres and totaling 762 acres, several of which are designated as National Wilderness Areas. It is managed as part of the North Florida Refuge Complex, which provides administrative, biological, and maintenance support from a central headquarters in St. Marks, Florida.