Southwestern Region
333 Broadway SE [map]
Albuquerque, NM 87102
505-842-3292
TTY: 505-842-3198
Based in Tallahassee, the National Forests in Florida's Forest Supervisor's Office is the headquarters for the National Forests in Florida. These include the Apalachicola, Osceola and Ocala. National Forests, public lands that protect more than 1.2 million acres in North and Central Florida. The National Forests in Florida also manages the 1,400-mile Florida Trail, one of eleven National Scenic Trails in the United States.
As part of the USDA Forest Service, the National Forests in Florida welcomes your responsible use of public lands. We encourage you to enjoy all that your National Forests have to offer. When planning a trip to any forest, keep safety in mind. The best way to prevent accidents is to prepare for the trip. Learn about the area, weather and terrain. Know your physical limitations. Enjoy your National Forests safely.
Interactions between campers and Florida black bears are on the increase. Learn what you must do to store food properly and help keep the bears where they belong.
With 383,000 acres across four counties, the Ocala National Forest is the southernmost forest in the continental US, protecting the world's largest contiguous sand pine scrub forest.
Located south of Tallahassee, the Apalachicola National Forest is Florida's largest, spanning 571,088 acres. It is a place of vast longleaf pine forests and pitcher plant prairies.
The smallest of Florida's three National Forests, the Osceola National Forest sits between Lake City and Jacksonville and is bisected by Interstate 10.
