Mud Swamp/New River Wilderness

Mud Swamp/New River Wilderness
IUCN category Ib (wilderness area)
Map showing the location of Mud Swamp/New River Wilderness
Location Liberty County, Florida, USA
Nearest city Sumatra, Florida
Coordinates 30°03′26″N 84°52′25″W / 30.05722°N 84.87361°W / 30.05722; -84.87361Coordinates: 30°03′26″N 84°52′25″W / 30.05722°N 84.87361°W / 30.05722; -84.87361
Area 8,090 acres (33 km2)
Established September 28, 1984
Governing body U.S. Forest Service

The Mud Swamp/New River Wilderness is part of Apalachicola National Forest, located in the Florida panhandle. The 8,090-acre (33 km2) refuge was established on September 28, 1984.

Mud Swamp consists of very poorly drained clay-rich soil, holding more water than nearby Bradwell Bay Wilderness. It has numerous scattered small islands. Biting insects, black bears and alligators make the swamp their home.

The New River (Florida Panhandle) passes through it and is lined with Atlantic white cedar. It enters from the north and flows through cypress and gum swamps.

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