The Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge is part of the United States National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) System, located in Kings Bay, in the town of Crystal River, and consists of 20 islands and several small parcels of land. The 80-acre (32 ha) refuge (only accessible by boat) was established in 1983, to protect the West Indian manatee.Our Crystal River tour itinerary builder site makes visiting Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge and other Crystal River attractions simple, and helps you make a travel plan personal to you.
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Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge reviews
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if you are interested in a wildlife place to go clean well maintained my children and grandparents liked it more »
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This NWR is absolutely amazing. We visited two days into the area, both by water. We paddled stand up paddleboards in the area near Kings Bay and then we took a boat out to snorkel on another day... more »
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Great place for some relaxing boating! My parents live in a nearby town now so while I was visiting we came here. Not a lot of boating in a landlocked state so this was a real treat for me. The water may be pretty cold for many (though not me), when I was last there it was around 72 degrees give or take. Just watch out for rocks and manatees!
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They say the water is cool. Fresh spring so it is around 75° Being from Wisconsin I thought it was just fine! It is so clear here you have no problem seeing fish and the springs. Nice walking trail. Good place to check out.
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