Lighthouse Road
Lighthouse Road runs seven miles from the Visitor Center to the Lighthouse on the Gulf of Mexico. There is much to see from the road and it’s helpful to know where you are and what you are seeing. Click on a numbered item in the list or on a lighthouse icon on the map to learn more.
Nature Store
The Nature Store inside the Visitor Center is open on Fridays and Saturday. Additionally, the online store will be closed…
Visitor Center
The Visitor Center at St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge is at 1255 Lighthouse Road (map). It is open from 8…
Plum Orchard Pond Trail
This little trail just behind the Visitor Center and Education Building is advertised to be ‘1/3 Mile, Easy Walking With…
Double Bridges
‘Double Bridges’ and ‘Double Dikes’ are landmarks familiar to those who frequent the refuge. So named because two concrete bridges…
Tram Road
Tram Road is also known as Road to Helispot. The trail you are on, Aucilla Tram Road, has seen thousands…
Double Dikes
Along the top of the northern most dike is trail 128, and along the top of the the southernmost dike…
Stoney Bayou 1
Stoney Bayou 1 (SB1) is the first large body of water on the left as you travel down Lighthouse Road…
East River Pool
The East River is a 10-mile-long river entirely within Wakulla County. It drains part of the St. Marks National Wildlife…
Mounds Pool 1
Mounds Pool 1 is mostly managed for birds and usually a great place to see perching birds of prey -…
Headquarters Pond
Headquarters Pond is named for its proximity to the second refuge headquarters. Along with Picnic Pond, it was once tidal…
Restrooms
Restrooms are located on Lighthouse Road about half way between the Visitor Center and the Lighthouse. Located in a permanent…
Picnic Area
What a wonderful place for a picnic! Shade, picnic tables, and a beautiful view across Picnic Pond. All located right…
B-17 Crash Site
The location of the B-17 crash site is a closely held secret. We use this space to honor the memory…
Boat Ramp
The Boat Ramp is one of the most popular and most used facilities in the Refuge. The saltwater boat ramp…
Lighthouse Pool
Lighthouse Pool, as the name suggests, is directly across from the Lighthouse and at the end of Lighthouse Road. Park…
St. Marks Lighthouse
At the end of Lighthouse Road is the historic St. Marks Lighthouse. It has a storied past and much has…
