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Explore Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, Florida
The Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge is part of the United States National Wildlife Refuge System, located in Kings Bay, in the town of Crystal River, and consists of 20 islands and several small parcels of land. Visitors will find warm springs that feed into Crystal River invite swimmers, boaters, and nature-lovers to this coastal area.
Crystal River Refuge was established to protect the endangered manatees. December through March is the best time to see them; that's when manatees are the most concentrated around the warm springs.
The 80-acre (320,000 m2) refuge (only accessible by boat) was established in 1983, to protect the West Indian Manatee. It is administered as part of the Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge Complex.
Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge is located two hours north of Tampa.
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