Education groups may qualify for free entry. Hunting White-tailed deer hunts may be held in late fall or winter. Safety Chiggers, ticks, and rattlesnakes are likely to be found if you stray off the trails into tall grass or brush. Prepare for hot days. Hike or bike during cooler hours, bring plenty of water, wear a hat, and use sunscreen.
Alligators can be dangerous.
Stay back, do not approach them, do not feed them, and keep a close eye on small children and pets. A Few Simple Rules Motor vehicles are allowed on tour roads only. Pets are permitted on leash. Fishing and camping are permitted at Adolph Thomae Jr. County Park only. No overnight parking is allowed at any other refuge location.