Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge.Wilderness Area

Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge Wilderness Area protects 299 acres of coastal Florida landscape managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as federally designated Wilderness. This is primitive backcountry where no roads, motors, or mechanized travel are permitted — a strict non-motorized zone governed by Wilderness rules and Leave No Trace principles.

The refuge offers quiet opportunities for hiking, backpacking, and wildlife viewing in a marine and coastal setting. Access is limited and deliberate; visitors must plan carefully and respect the refuge's protection of natural and wildlife resources. The area's appeal lies in solitude and the chance to experience undeveloped Gulf Coast landscape.