Bradwell Bay Wilderness
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| Bradwell Bay Wilderness | |
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| IUCN Category Ib (Wilderness Area) | |
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| Location: | Wakulla County, Florida, USA |
| Nearest city: | Sopchoppy, Florida |
| Area: | 24,602 acres |
| Established: | September 28, 1984 |
| Governing body: | National Park Service |
The Bradwell Bay Wilderness is part of the United States National Wilderness Preservation System, located in the Panhandle. The 24,602 acre wilderness was established in 1975. The mostly marshy and swampy nature of the area is indicated by the word 'bay' as part of the name, as this is a Floridian term for swamp. The Sopchoppy River marks the Bradwell Bay's eastern edge.
[edit] Flora
Titi trees, longleaf pines, loblolly pine and wire grass make up much of the swamp.
[edit] Fauna
White-tailed deer, black bears, and alligators are some of the animals that can be seen here.
