Waccasassa Bay Preserve State Park

Last Updated 6/15/2026Posted in Levy County Outings

Boat access/approx. 315 miles to ramp40–45 minutes by road

This is the wild side. Waccasassa Bay is accessible only by boat, with salt marsh, tidal creeks, oyster bars, and open Gulf sky between Cedar Key and Yankeetown. It is best for people who are comfortable on the water or who go with a knowledgeable local guide.
Best Season: Fall, winter, and spring

Good for: Boating, paddling, fishing, wildlife
Why it’s cool: It is one of the places where Levy County still feels genuinely untamed—more tide, marsh grass, birds, and sky than anything built by people.


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