Wildlife Drive (7:00-7:30 Saturday through Thursday - closed Friday); entrance fees reinstated as of August 3.

"America's Best Restrooms" and the water bottle fill station daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Hiking trails and restrooms along Wildlife Drive

Trails at Bailey Tract

Tarpon Bay Explorers, the Refuge's recreation concession: rentals, paddling tours, limited boat tours (at 50% capacity), fishing charters, boat ramp, and gift shop are open. Call 239-472-8900 for the latest information. 

 

 

CLOSINGS (until further notice)

 

"Ding" Darling Visitor & Education Center remains closed.

DDWS Office is closed (staff is accessible by phone - 239-472-1100 ext. 232 - or email).

 

 

May 22 - "Ding" Darling & Doc Ford's Tarpon Tournament postponed until May 14, 2020

August 19 - New Water Exhibit Unveiling postponed indefinitely 

August - Clyde Butcher Book-Signing postponed until December 2020

October 18 - "Ding" Darling Day is postponed to December 1, 2020, as part of the 75th Refuge Anniversary Celebration.

 

 

2021 Lecture Series - A limited schedule of five lectures will be held at the Sanibel House. Click HERE for listings.