Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge

The Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge, established in 1941, is

The Chassahowitzka NWR is located approximately 65 miles north of St. Petersburg, FL.

A boat ramp, maintained by the Citrus County, provides a launching point for boats on

the Chassahowitzka River for a small fee. To get there take U.S. Hwy. 19 north from St.

Petersburg (or south from Perry) to State Road 480. Proceed west on State Road 480, the

Chasshowitzka Boat Ramp is located at the end of this road. The refuge located

Approximately three miles down river from this boat ramp.