The St. Marks Wildlife Refuge was established in 1931 to provide wintering habitat for migratory birds. It encompasses 68,000 acres spread out between Wakulla, Jefferson, and Taylor counties along the Gulf Coast of northwest Florida. The refuge includes coastal marshes, islands, tidal creeks and estuaries of seven North Florida rivers, and is home to a diverse community of plant and animal life. This National Park is open year round. The saltwater boat ramp is used by a large group of anglers. It is one of the most convenient and fastest ways to access most of the fishing "hotspots" in the Gulf of Mexico, creeks and river mouthes.

Michael Keys, Wildlife Biologist at St. Marks NWR submitted these beautiful aerial photos that are clearly a jewel. Enjoy!!

East River pool at full water.

The St. Marks River from a point just below the old docks of Port Leon.

Salt flats near Wakulla Beach from a point just North of Graves Creek
(to the East of the Wakulla Beach landing) looking South.

The lower Pinhook River taken from the West looking East on a winter day.

Thoms Island wilderness area looking across the Dead River and Ochlockonee River
towards the Ochlockonee State Park swimming area (top of photo)