j.w. corbett wildlife management area

In palm beach county you have the glitz most people are aware of and the polo and horse communities but the good old boys go to Corbett to go hunting deer, hogs, even gaters in season. I taught RE principals and practices years ago and used to tell the students "you need 2 pair of Gucci's and 2 pair of cowboy boots" to sell real estate in Palm Beach! Go to the 'Glades for an air boat ride or buggy ride and you will see the "other side".

Who was J.W. Corbett? What FANTASTIC AREA, we had a fabulous time,camped there for the weekend. My friend was there 55 years ago,just as he remembered,the road had improved since then.

I have a side by side. My wife and I enjoy driving the trails, we go every weekend and although some of the trails are flooded we do get to drive for a good while, we park have a picinc type lunch and enjoy the quiet and the wild life. As long as everyone is recepectful and cleans up after them selfs Corbett will remain a great wildlife area for me and my children to enjoy. Thanks for your hard work keeping it safe and clean. Bob Figuero

We had been here a number of times years ago and went again recently. There are some very good things about this, but some things that bothered us. First, getting there is an adventure itself--there are two entrances, one north on the west side of the Beeline Highway and one south which you get to by going west on Northlake Blvd. to the end (about 12 miles west of the I-95 exit), then north on Seminole Pratt Whitney Road, which after a short distance becomes a rough sandy road--continue north about 3 miles to the south entrance on the left. There seems to be an office, but we have never seen anyone there. There are minimal directions (some printed material) but if you do not know the area, it can be very confusing and NO rest rooms anywhere around and be warned, NO water so bring your own.The map shows many trails, most notably the Florida Trail (orange blaze) goes east and west through the whole complex--part of it is on the road you took to enter the area. There are also some numbered trails--12, 14 and 15 that you can hike. The best thing we found about the place was hiking the area at the Hungryland Slough--an eery, primitive area that feels like you are in the middle of the Everlades--it is only 1.2 miles around going on 4 boardwalks over the swamp and walking along some trails that are somewhat primitive. To get there you can walk it from the parking area or you can drive to it. After you pass the office, continue west until the road splits--take the right fork going around the Everglades Youth Conservation Camp--there you will see a sign that points to the left and indicates the Hungryland Slough boardwalk--drive a short distance (there are 3 covered picnic tables here, but again no other facilities). The walk in the area is lovely and a real adventure--there is some wildlife and birds.One thing that got me was the fact that at the entrance, there is a payment kiosk-$3 a person or $6 a car--it is free if you are over 65. For that there should be some rest rooms, porta potty, etc. Many even more information and better signs.

This area was great for hunting. My husband goes there at least twice a year. The managment area is very well kept.

Take the kids and have a picnic lunch here. Old Florida feel and charm. Nice trails through the woods. Great place to spend a Saturday or Sunday

We were really excited to be able to drive or hike through the wildlife area. When we arrived there, we did see the butterfly garden which was a big disappointment because there were 6 butterflies. Then we didn't find anyone in the office so we could hike around and finally did find someone who worked there to help us. Basically the area was closed and the gates to the different trails were roped or barracaded off. So there was nothing more we could do there, and we left.

better have a gps if you go off road and plenty of gas as you go in. we have been many times, fishing, hiking, wildlife viewing, and even mudding. have caught a few bass, and seen deer and wild turkeys.

Be sure and bring a snack and some water as the area is very large. If you are quiet you might get to view some wildlife. I enjoy this area as it is the real Florida.

This review is only for the Hungryland Boardwalk and Trail. Finding this place is an adventure of its own. Once you see the large sign for J.W. Corbett, continue down a dirt road for about 3 miles. There are "No Trespassing" and "Warning" signs all along the road. We ran into 5 vultures in the middle of road, which made it all the more foreboding. Once you pass the guard shack (self pay) follow the signs to the Hungryland Boardwalk and park in the grass near the picnic tables.The trail itself is very flat, easy and not long at all (1.2 miles). The boardwalk part is very nice and in good condition. There are some educational plaques along the way. We did not see one bird or animal (or person), but this place is very peaceful and pretty and the vegetation very wild. Better viewing may be had at dusk or dawn.This is different than most Florida "nature preserves" I have visited, as it is a bit more inland and more isolated. It was nice to get away from the busy coast area and see a different type of landscape.

this is the best place 4 camping and hunting that i have tried in the state of Florida