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Boating - non-motorized

At J.N. "Ding" Darling

Boating is allowed in the Refuge in designated areas; however, the Refuge has some restricted access areas including a No Motor Zone and a Pole/Troll Zone. Be sure to consult the refuge Fishing and Boating brochure for closed areas and non-motorized zones.

Laws & Regulations

On Refuge Waters

J.N. "Ding" Darling Activities

woman reels in small fish while man watches intently
Fishing
In the foreground, 2 people with large orange backpacks hike up a steep slope of rock and lichen. In the background are big mountains with snow patches on top, a lake in a valley, and a cloudy sky.
Hiking
Backpacking
J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge
1 Wildlife Drive
Sanibel, FL 33957-3032
(239) 472-1100
dingdarling@fws.gov

Other important numbers

239-243-5999 to report violations

239-472-8900 Tarpon Bay Explorers

239-472-3644 For injured wildlife call CROW

dingdarling@fws.gov

To contact the refuge

239-472-1100 Refuge Main Line