Rima Ridge Unit - Tiger Bay Wildlife Management Area

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Last Updated: December 5, 2025

The Rima Ridge Unit is a section of the Tiger Bay Wildlife Management Area located in Florida.


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Summary

This area is a popular attraction for visitors due to its diverse range of flora and fauna. The Rima Ridge Unit offers opportunities for hiking, wildlife viewing, and birdwatching. Visitors can explore the area's wide variety of habitats, including pine flatwoods, sandhill, and cypress swamps.

Some specific points of interest to see in the Rima Ridge Unit include the Rima Ridge Trail, which offers a scenic view of the surrounding area, and the historic Pioneer Settlement, which is a restored late 19th-century homestead. Additionally, visitors can see a variety of wildlife, including white-tailed deer, wild turkey, and sandhill cranes.

Interesting facts about the area include the fact that the Tiger Bay Wildlife Management Area was established in 1977 to protect and manage the natural resources of the region. It encompasses over 30,000 acres and is home to a variety of rare and threatened species.

The best time of year to visit the Rima Ridge Unit is in the fall and winter when the weather is mild, and the area is less crowded. Visitors should also be aware of hunting seasons in the area and take appropriate precautions.

Overall, the Rima Ridge Unit offers a unique opportunity to experience the natural beauty of Florida and is a must-see destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

       

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Park & Land Designation Reference

National Park
Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
State Park
Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
Local Park
Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
Wilderness Area
The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized access permitted.
National Recreation Area
Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing), often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes; may allow more development.
National Conservation Area (BLM)
BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
State Forest
State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
National Forest
Federally managed lands focused on multiple use—recreation, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, and resource extraction (like timber)—unlike the stricter protections of national parks.
Wilderness
A protected area set aside to conserve specific resources—such as wildlife, habitats, or scientific features—with regulations varying widely depending on the managing agency and purpose.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
Vast federal lands managed for mixed use—recreation, grazing, mining, conservation—with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
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