Florida Off-Road Trails

Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area is located on the east side of Florida about 20 miles away from the Atlantic Ocean. Tosohatchee WMA is almost 31,000 acres and offers camping, fishing, and part of the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail. Being so close to the Atlantic Ocean means Tosohatchee is mainly swampland but still about 100' above sea-level. Fish Hole Road is a scenic route going through the center of Tosohatchee WMA. Fish Hole Road is known for the 50-100' tall trees that somehow manage to survive hurricanes. Alligators can be found sunning themselves on the trail so make sure to check your surroundings before getting out of your vehicle!

Trail 17 is the fastest trail in Citrus WMA! The trail​ is wide and mostly bright-white Florida sugar sand with hill climbs. During Florida's wet seasons there will be spots underwater​ so slow down for those. Trail 17 also takes drivers deep into northern Citrus where vehicle speeds slow down for mild climbs over rain-eroded ledges and mild off-camber hills! Citrus Wildlife Management Area is a very popular and active Management Area. Citrus WMA is almost 50,000 acres and is part of both Citrus and Hernando counties. Citrus WMA provides plenty of four-wheeling, hiking, biking, and horse riding trails along with multiple camping sites.

Tiger Bay State Forest is located in east-central Florida and spans about 30,000 acres. Tiger Bay State Forest got its name because of the large wetland that supplies Daytona Beach, DeLand, and other local municipals with water. Tiger Bay State Forest is home to two natural lakes named Indian Lake and Scoggin Lake, and multiple other natural and manmade ponds. These bodies of water bring all types of wildlife; fish, gators, bears, deer, panthers, birds, and insects to the area. Tiger Bay State Forest allows visitors to take in the sights, smells, and sounds of nature by camping, hiking, biking, horseback riding, picnicking, boating, and hunting. Hunter's Trail Road takes explorers through bright green plants and trees as if the trail was parting the forest. The trail crosses over swamp drainage pipes from Middle Haw Creek and the aquifer in Tiger Bay State Forest. Hunter's Trail Road will have some shallow water and mud crossings that AWD cars may find a challenge during hurricane season. Be on the lookout for wildlife such as gators sunning themselves just to the side of the trail.

Forest Road 77 is located on the very east side of Ocala Nationa Forest. The trail winds through tight vegetation and edges near a creek off St. Johns River. Explorers will push through plants attempting to reclaim the trail while being surrounded by birds, deer, turkeys, and alligators sunbathing! Ocala National Forest is one of three National Forests in Florida. Spanning 385,000 acres, Ocala is the second largest National Forest in Florida. Exploring Ocala National Forest can be done in many ways, such as hiking, boating, horseback, OHV, ATV, and street-legal vehicles. Ocala National Forest is great for anyone looking to hunt, camp, watch wildlife, visit a shooting range, or even see the Naval Bombing Range!

Osceola National Forest is one of three National Forests in Florida. Spanning 266,000 acres Osceola is the smallest of Florida's National Forests. Exploring Osceola National Forest can be done in many ways such as hiking, ATVs, horseback, and street-legal vehicles. Ocala National Forest is great for anyone looking to hunt, camp, watch wildlife, or visit the Lewis D. Whitaker shooting range! National Forest Road 263 cuts through Osceola National Forest from the far west border and ends in the middle of the forest. The trail will surround explorers with tall trees and swampland. FR263 also has a pond with cleared land allowing travelers to take a break and have a snack. FR263 is a nice scenic trail for anyone looking to explore the forest with ease.

Oilwell Grade is an easy, scenic trail that travels through the northern and southern regions of west Babcock Webb WMA. On the northside of Oilwell Grade is a mile-long hiking trail named Flag Pond Loop Trail, which loops around a pond. Oilwell Grade has various scenic areas traveling through marshlands, woods, and prairies. At the southern end of the trail is a beautiful and quiet pond area that hosts a picnic table for travelers who wish to take in the sounds and sights of nature. Fred C. Babcock/Cecil M. Webb Wildlife Management Area is an active cattle ranch located in southwest Florida. The Wildlife Management Area consists of prairies, marshes, and woodlands spanning almost 66,000 acres in Charlotte County. Babcock Webb WMA allows camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, wildlife watching, paddling, boating, and horseback riding.

Ocala National Forest is one of three National Forests in Florida. Spanning 385,000 acres, Ocala is the second largest National Forest in Florida. Exploring Ocala National Forest can be done in many ways such as hiking, boating, horseback, OHV, ATV, and street-legal vehicles. Ocala National Forest is great for anyone looking to hunt, camp, watch wildlife, visit a shooting range, or even see the Naval Bombing Range! NE 191st Lane and FR66 travels east and west through Ocala National Forest. The trail has a variety of conditions that should pose no issues for any stock SUV or truck, however, cars should be careful. Once the trail turns into FR66 drivers can expect a scenic route that goes past Lake Delancy and both its camps. Don't let the wide, well-maintained dirt road fool you as eventually the trail becomes very narrow from vegetation, sandy, and has water/mud crossings.

Forest Road 10 is a sandy trail located in southeast Ocala National Forest. The trail follows high-voltage power lines through the forest and deep sand. Visitors with 4WD vehicles will want to engage 4WD and drive over hilly terrain under the powerline towers. Keep on the watch for wildlife darting across the sand! FR10 is also right next to Wandering Wiregrass OHV Trailhead for easy unloading/loading access. Ocala National Forest is one of three National Forests in Florida. It spans 385,000 acres and is the second-largest National Forest in Florida. Exploring this area can be done in many ways, such as hiking, boating, horseback, OHV, ATV, and street-legal vehicles. Come hunt, camp, watch wildlife, visit a shooting range, or even see the Naval Bombing Range!

Tiger Bay State Forest is located in east-central Florida and spans about 30,000 acres. Tiger Bay State Forest got its name because of the large wetland that supplies Daytona Beach, DeLand, and other local municipals with water. Tiger Bay State Forest is home to two natural lakes named Indian Lake and Scoggin Lake, and multiple other natural and manmade ponds. These bodies of water bring all types of wildlife; fish, gators, bears, deer, panthers, birds, and insects to the area. Tiger Bay State Forest allows visitors to take in the sights, smells, and sounds of nature by camping, hiking, biking, horseback riding, picnicking, boating, and hunting. Danny Hole Road weaves through the forest and large clearing areas caused by the logging industry. Danny Hole Road is maintained and allows all vehicles to travel and explore Tiger Bay State Forest with ease. Visitors will experience solitude while being surrounded by lush green vegetation and black soot climbing up trees from a recent prescribed burn. Danny Hole Road is a great trail to escape the busy cities and relax, whether by walking, hiking, driving, or horseback riding.

Ocala National Forest is one of three National Forests in Florida. Spanning 385,000 acres, Ocala is the second largest National Forest in Florida. Exploring Ocala National Forest can be done in many ways such as hiking, boating, horseback, OHV, ATV, and street-legal vehicles. Ocala National Forest is great for anyone looking to hunt, camp, watch wildlife, visit a shooting range, or even see the Naval Bombing Range! National Forest Road 11 is a scenic trail running through the northern part of Ocala National Forest. FR11 is known for access to Caravelle Ranch WMA and Roadman Dam isn't far from the trailhead! Drivers can expect to see FR11 fade into the distance as the trail is extremely flat and open.

Tiger Bay State Forest is located in east-central Florida and spans about 30,000 acres. Tiger Bay State Forest got its name because of the large wetland that supplies Daytona Beach, DeLand, and other local municipals with water. Tiger Bay State Forest is home to two natural lakes named Indian Lake and Scoggin Lake, and multiple other natural and manmade ponds. These bodies of water bring all types of wildlife; fish, gators, bears, deer, panthers, birds, and insects to the area. Tiger Bay State Forest allows visitors to take in the sights, smells, and sounds of nature by camping, hiking, biking, horseback riding, picnicking, boating, and hunting. Gopher Ridge Road is the primary and longest road located in western Tiger Bay State Forest. The trail starts at an old brick road that is about a 1/4-mile in length. Gopher Ridge Road travels through the forest where explorers will be surrounded by thick green vegetation. The trail is not as maintained as Rima Ridge Road located in eastern Tiger Bay State Forest, but Gopher Ridge Road has a more offroad feeling due to the sandy and loose dirt footing. Gopher Ridge Road is another calm trail in Tiger Bay State Forest for anyone looking to get outside and enjoy the sights and sounds of the forest.

Forest Road 71 is a scenic road exploring southeast Ocala National Forest. FR71 is a dirt and sandy trail winding through the lesser-traveled areas of Ocala National Forest. The trail is the western border for Billies Bay Wilderness, which is 3000+ acres of protected marsh and swampland. The trail is easy for any 4WD vehicles and visitors who want to explore the forest without worrying about sinking or rolling their vehicle. Ocala National Forest is one of three National Forests in Florida. Spanning 385,000 acres, Ocala is the second largest National Forest in Florida. Ocala National Forest is great for anyone looking to hunt, camp, watch wildlife, visit a shooting range, or even see the Naval Bombing Range! Exploring Ocala National Forest can be done in many ways, such as hiking, boating, horseback, OHV, ATV, and street-legal vehicles.

Forest Road 06 is a calm and easy trail moving through southeast Ocala National Forest. The tranquil drive through the forest will take explorers on a smooth dirt road with a small water crossing. Travelers can expect to see many Florida wildlife on the trail and various vegetation and remains of prescribed burns. Ocala National Forest is one of three National Forests in Florida. Spanning 385,000 acres, Ocala is the second largest National Forest in Florida. Exploring Ocala National Forest can be done in many ways, such as hiking, boating, horseback, OHV, ATV, and street-legal vehicles. Ocala National Forest is great for anyone looking to hunt, camp, watch wildlife, visit a shooting range, or even see the Naval Bombing Range!

Trail 20 is a sand and dirt trail that drops in elevation the entire route. There will be eroded areas where some mild climbs/drops will be necessary, but nothing a stock 4x4 vehicle would have to worry about. As you continue west on Trail 20 the scenery will change from bright white sugar sand to orange dirt and clay, then towards the trail end the scenery changes to a swamp consisting of mud and water crossings. The changing scenery of Trail 20 makes it an interesting trail! Citrus Wildlife Management Area is a very popular and active Management Area. Citrus WMA is almost 50,000 acres and is part of both Citrus and Hernando counties. Citrus WMA provides plenty of four-wheeling, hiking, biking, and horse riding trails along with multiple camping sites.

Road 5 is located in central Babcock Webb WMA. Explorers can expect the trail to cut through bright green prairies almost as far as the eye can see. Road 5 is an easy scenic route allowing anyone to travel on it. Road 5 north of Tram Grade is a little less traveled and is more marsh than prairie environment. Road 5 travels up to the Boy Scout's Field Trial area, consisting of almost 1300 acres. Road 5 also connects to Road 4 which is another beautiful scenic trail in Babcock Webb WMA. Fred C. Babcock/Cecil M. Webb Wildlife Management Area is an active cattle ranch located in southwest Florida. The Wildlife Management Area consists of prairies, marshes, and woodlands spanning almost 66,000 acres in Charlotte County. Babcock Webb WMA allows camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, wildlife watching, paddling, boating, and horseback riding.

Richloam Wildlife Management Area spans 58,000 acres, crossing into Hernando, Pasco, Sumter, and Lake Counties. Richloam is located in a swamp and is full of outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, and horseback riding! Swamps offer wildlife plenty of food and water so visitors can expect to see various animals from deer, hogs, gators, birds, and plenty of insects. Forest Road 21 is a new addition to Richloam Wildlife Management Area. The trail is located in the southwest region of Richloam WMA and cuts through swampland. While the trail is short, it can become challenging for beginners and moderately experienced drivers due to the pitch-black water making it impossible to gauge what's under the surface. Bright green vegetation is quickly taking over the trail again causing narrow passageways and no way to bypass water crossings. Forest Road 21 is a fun trail to splash around in just don't forget the recovery equipment!

Forest Road 69 is located in the far southeast Ocala National Forest. Explorers traveling on FR 69 can expect an easy trail cutting through dense forest and visit Mud Lake. The trail has plenty of opportunities to see wildlife and relax at Mud Lake to take in Florida forests' scenery, sights, and sounds. Ocala National Forest is one of three National Forests in Florida. It spans 385,000 acres and is the second-largest National Forest in Florida. Exploring this area can be done in many ways, such as hiking, boating, horseback, OHV, ATV, and street-legal vehicles. Come hunt, camp, watch wildlife, visit a shooting range, or even see the Naval Bombing Range!

Osceola National Forest is one of three National Forests in Florida. Spanning 266,000 acres Osceola is the smallest of Florida's National Forests. Exploring Osceola National Forest can be done in many ways such as hiking, ATVs, horseback, and street-legal vehicles. Ocala National Forest is great for anyone looking to hunt, camp, watch wildlife, or visit the Lewis D. Whitaker shooting range! National Forest Road 272 is a trail that will take explorers through the center of Osceola National Forest. While on FR272 drivers can expect typical swamp conditions as the trail goes directly through it! During the dry season, the trail is more relaxed with a scenic route. However, during wet seasons drivers can expect a completely different experience as the trail will be underwater in many areas!

Osceola National Forest is one of three National Forests in Florida. Spanning 266,000 acres Osceola is the smallest of Florida's National Forests. Exploring Osceola National Forest can be done in many ways such as hiking, ATVs, horseback, and street-legal vehicles. Ocala National Forest is great for anyone looking to hunt, camp, watch wildlife, or visit the Lewis D. Whitaker shooting range! National Forest Road 241 is a very popular trail in Osceola National Forest. FR241 has Swarthout OHV trailhead allowing visitors to unload/load ATVs, dirtbikes, etc. FR241 also has camping and fishing at Hog Pen Landing. Hog Pen Landing has access to Ocean Pond which is the largest pond located in Osceola National Forest.

Forest Road 26 is located in central Ocala National Forest. FR26 travels around the perimeter of Pinecastle Impact Range! This is the Navy's testing ground for airplanes and jets with live bombs and ammunition! When bombing drills are not taking place, you can explore one of Ocala's highest points that overlooks the lush forest. The trail will wind back to normal height regarding trees while climbing and descending mild hills. If you time it right, you can hear bombs burst and watch animals dart from Pinecastle Impact Range while the Navy making mayhem happen on the range. Ocala National Forest is one of three National Forests in Florida. Spanning 385,000 acres, Ocala is the second largest National Forest in Florida. Exploring Ocala National Forest can be done in many ways, such as hiking, boating, horseback, OHV, ATV, and street-legal vehicles. Ocala National Forest is great for anyone looking to hunt, camp, watch wildlife, visit a shooting range, or even see the Naval Bombing Range!

Osceola National Forest is one of three National Forests in Florida. Spanning 266,000 acres Osceola is the smallest of Florida's National Forests. Exploring Osceola National Forest can be done in many ways such as hiking, ATVs, horseback, and street-legal vehicles. Ocala National Forest is great for anyone looking to hunt, camp, watch wildlife, or visit the Lewis D. Whitaker shooting range! National Forest Road 278 is a trail that runs through the southwest lower section of Osceola National Forest. Visitors can expect to be surrounded by trees and swampland on their exploration. FR278 is also home to Osceola National Forest's shooting range named Lewis D. Whitaker Shooting Range. This unsupervised shooting range is free and provides archery, handgun, and rifle ranges. Please see Lewis D. Whitaker Osceola Shooting Range and Osceola National Forest for more information regarding the shooting range.

Richloam Wildlife Management Area spans 58,000 acres, crossing into Hernando, Pasco, Sumter, and Lake counties. Richloam is located in a swamp and is full of outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, and horseback riding! Swamps offer wildlife plenty of food and water for wildlife so visitors can expect to see various animals from deer, hogs, gators, birds, and plenty of insects. Goat Road is a simple 4WD trail located in Richloam Wildlife Management Area. It connects to the Historical Richloam General Store which is a neat place to stop and pick up some snacks. Goat Road is a flat trail with lots of potholes and mud puddles. Goat Road is an elevated trail cutting through the center of a swamp. Scenic views range from charred trees from old prescribed burns to bright green swampland.

Trail 18A is located in central Citrus Wildlife Management Area and is a lesser traveled trail in Citrus WMA, therefore it is more interesting. As drivers climb over washed-out orange clay areas they'll find themselves surrounded by trees almost 10x the height of the vehicle! Bright green grass will be as high as the hood at times and mild off-camber areas are always fun! Citrus Wildlife Management Area is a very popular and active Management Area. Citrus WMA is almost 50,000 acres and is part of both Citrus and Hernando counties. Citrus WMA provides plenty of four-wheeling, hiking, biking, and horse riding trails along with multiple camping sites.

Road 3 is located in central Babcock Webb WMA. The trail starts as a simple, scenic drive on well-maintained limestone and dirt. This section of the trail will take explorers through a lush green prairie where quail will fly in front of your vehicle on multiple occasions. North of Tram Grade is where Road 3 changes scenery. This section of trail is less traveled, and thin tracks can be found peeking through grass attempting to reclaim the trail. Travelers who continue to push forward will be going through a marsh with moderate depth water crossings and trees all around. Road 3 is a fun trail in Babcock Webb WMA for explorers looking for a scenic and wet trail. Fred C. Babcock/Cecil M. Webb Wildlife Management Area is an active cattle ranch located in southwest Florida. The Wildlife Management Area consists of prairies, marshes, and woodlands spanning almost 66,000 acres in Charlotte County. Babcock Webb WMA allows camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, wildlife watching, paddling, boating, and horseback riding.