Recreational activities at GTMNERR-Guana River are primarily based around the rich variety of natural resources found here and include hiking, biking, fishing, kayaking or canoeing, bird watching and much more. Hiking and biking are popular along the more than nine miles of nature trails and old service roads that wind through the hammock, scrub and flatwoods in the interior portion of the GTM Reserve. Access to the trails is at the west end of the Guana River Dam. There are no overnight camping facilities or developed picnic areas. There are three beach parking lots on the west side of A1A. Park here and walk across A1A to the beach dune walkovers that will lead you to a beautiful coquina sand beach. There are no lifeguards at the Beach. The South beach parking lot is wheelchair accessible. Pets on a leash are allowed on the hiking trails only.

No pets allowed on the beach.

Because the GTMNERR is a sensitive natural area, there are certain restrictions you must consider before deciding to use our grounds. The restrictions are primarily designed to prevent negative impact to the Reserve’s natural resources and to the general public. Any organized group activity with 20 or more people such as an athletic event, a musical performance, or ceremonies must be approved in advance by GTMNERR and requires a special use permit. Please email Diana.Eissing@dep.state.fl.us for details and to obtain an application.

Location

GTMNERR and Guana River Road is located off A1A, 7 miles north of Vilano Beach and 10 miles south of Micklers Road in Ponte Vedra. The beach access points are a few miles north of Guana River Road on the west side of A1A.

Hours

The beach access parking areas are open 8am until sunset. The GTM Guana River Trails are open for hiking and biking activities 8am until sunset. The GTM Guana River Dam Use Area is open for fishing 4am –11pm.

Entrance Fees

$3.00 Per vehicle up to 8 people. Additional $3.00 for trailers. $1.00 per Pedestrians, Bicyclists, Extra Passengers in vehicle beyond 8.

GTMNERR Environmental Education Center

$2.00 Adults 17+

$1.00 kids 10-17

10 & under Free.

Groups of 10 or more must make reservations before visiting the EEC.

Hours Of Operation: 9AM - 4PM 7 Days a Week - Closed on State Holidays

GTMNERR annual passes are available and can be purchased at the EEC 7 days a week 9am-4pm for $53.00 (Price Includes Tax)  

GUANA RIVER WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA

Permit Holders May Contact the Fish And Wildlife Conservation Commision at
(352-732-1555) For Instructions On Pass Through to the Hunting Area. Use Keypad west of Pay Station For Access, Thank you.