District to close portions of Burnt Island Road in Lochloosa Wildlife Conservation Area

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Map of Burnt Island Road closures
Map of Burnt Island Road closures

A portion of Burnt Island Road will be closed to the public beginning May 9 in order to repair the airboat crossing in Lochloosa Wildlife Conservation Area.

PALATKA, Fla., May 5, 2022 — The St. Johns River Water Management District will close a portion of Burnt Island Road in Lochloosa Wildlife Conservation Area from May 9 through May 13 to conduct repairs to a nearby airboat crossing. During this time, public access to the Burnt Island public parking lot, pavilion, boat ramp and fishing pier will be prohibited.

WHAT: Closure of portions of Burnt Island Road and airboat ramp in Lochloosa Wildlife Conservation Area.

WHEN: May 9–13, 2022

WHERE: Burnt Island Road, Lochloosa Wildlife Conservation Area, Hawthorne, FL

Recreational closures of District lands are shared online and on social media. For recreational announcements and property closures on District lands, visit www.sjrwmd.com recreation.