Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge - Shired Island
Old Town, Florida, United States
Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge encompasses the Shired Island area in Florida's Old Town region, offering paddlers access to protected waterways in the Big Bend area. The refuge provides a natural setting where the Suwannee River system creates diverse paddling opportunities through salt marsh environments and coastal waters. This location allows visitors to explore habitats that support significant wildlife populations.
The Shired Island access point includes parking facilities for visitor convenience. The play spot designation indicates suitable conditions for recreational paddling activities. Paddlers visiting this area can expect encounters with typical Gulf Coast species and ecosystems. The refuge protects important coastal and estuarine environments along Florida's Nature Coast.
Located near Old Town, this paddle spot serves as a gateway to exploring the lower Suwannee region's waterways. The combination of available parking and designated play areas makes this location accessible for paddlers of various skill levels seeking to paddle through a federally protected wildlife refuge.