Alexander Springs Wilderness Explained

Alexander Springs Wilderness
Iucn Category:Ib
Map:USA
Relief:1
Location:Lake County, Florida, United States
Nearest City:DeLeon Springs
Coordinates:29.0711°N -81.4703°W
Area:7941acres
Governing Body:U.S. Forest Service

Alexander Springs Wilderness is located in the U.S. state of Florida and was designated in 1984 by the United States Congress. The wilderness has a total of 7,941 acres (32 km2) and is within Ocala National Forest, which is the oldest National Forest east of the Mississippi River. Alexander Springs is home to a variety of wildlife including otters, alligators, and turtles. The wilderness also contains the only 1st magnitude spring in all the U.S. National Forests and Parks.[1] Alexander Springs Park is open 24 hours a day for camping and many other outdoor activities. [2]

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Notes and References

  1. Schmidt. Walter. DEP. Springs of Florida. Florida Geological Survey Bulletin 66. October 12, 2004. 192. 22 January 2013.
  2. Web site: Alexander Springs Wilderness. USDA.