Fort Center/Banana Grove Road

As you walk along the trail to Fort Center, scan the pastures on both sides for resident Crested Caracara. Also keep watch for Eastern Meadowlarks, wintering sparrows and Wild Turkey. The vast floodplain marsh can be good for a variety of wading birds. as well as stately Florida Sandhill Cranes. Numerous duck species such as American Wigeon, Mottled Ducks and Ring-necked Ducks visit in winter months.

Site Information

Admission Fee Required for Entry

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Operational Hours: Open to public access year-round, 24 hours daily.

Size: 12,382 acres

Fort Center

Hours: 24 hours

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Gaskin's Entrance

Hours: 24 hours

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Entrances

Fort Center
Address: 3010 Banana Grove Rd., Moore Haven, FL 33471

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Gaskin's Entrance
Address: 8359 US-27, Moore Haven, FL 33471

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