Lying along the winding path of the Suwannee River in northeast Dixie County, the Log Landing Wildlife Management Area (WMA) is a hidden gem for seasoned hunters, dedicated birdwatchers and hikers or bikers looking for a special way to experience Florida's Nature Coast. Management of the area is a joint venture between the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Suwannee River Water Management District. There are very few public conveniences or facilities within the area.

The Log Landing WMA actually spans nine individual disconnected tracts along the river - some of which are in Gilchrist and Lafayette Counties as well as Dixie County. We have not including information on this website about the Tracts in Gilchrest and Lafayette because they are not technically within the "Nature Coast" counties. But they are shown on the area map for the Log Landing WMA, and are certainly worth the attention of avid hikers, hunters and other adventurers.

The Booker Spring Tract is only accessible from the Suwannee River that runs along its eastern boundary. So you will need a watercraft to access this area, which consists of about 375 acres. Originating from nearby Mallory Swamp, the Tract offers no public facilities, and is about as pristine as you can get.

The nearest launch points to access Booker Spring Tract would be the Rock Blugg public boat ramp south of the Tract at the north terminus of NE 967th Street in Dixie County, or the Hurst Landing boat ramp north of the Tract, accessible from Lafayette County at the south end of SE Ramp Road. They are both one lane paved ramps.

Pothole Spring, which is 2nd magnitude, is located at the edge of the river near the south boundary. It has a springpool that emerges from a limestone vent, and flows directly into the Suwannee River just a few yards away. Booker Spring is about 1/2 mile further upstream from Pothole Spring.

Hunting is permitted in the WMA. So be sure to check local regulations and hunting seasons before your visit. Activities & Facilities

Dogs allowedShort hiking trailsLong hiking trailsRiver or lake kayakingMotor boatingHuntingFishing

• FFWCC webpage for Log Landing Wildlife Management Area
• Log Landing WMA map
• Suwannee River WMD webpage for Booker Spring Tract