Watermelon Pond Wildlife and Environmental Area
Wildlife viewing is good year-round. Bachman’s sparrow, northern bobwhite, southeastern American kestrel, Sherman’s fox squirrel, gopher tortoise, eastern bluebird, sandhill crane and common yellowthroat can be seen here. Watermelon Pond and seasonal wetlands are home to a variety of wading birds.
Hikers, equestrians and off-road cyclists can explore loop trails for up to eight miles on the WEA. The trail system connects to the adjacent Goethe State Forest for an additional seven-mile loop. The two systems connect at a walk-through/ride-through entrance located north of the Goethe State Forest trailhead on CR 337. Bicycles and horses are restricted to designated trails or firebreaks.
Covered picnic tables are located at the northern entrance on 250th Street. A picnic spot is also available on the Blue Heron Loop overlooking Horseshoe Pond.
Restrooms are not available.
Hikers, equestrians and off-road cyclists can explore loop trails for up to eight miles on the WEA. The trail system connects to the adjacent Goethe State Forest for an additional seven-mile loop. The two systems connect at a walk-through/ride-through entrance located north of the Goethe State Forest trailhead on CR 337. Bicycles and horses are restricted to designated trails or firebreaks.
Covered picnic tables are located at the northern entrance on 250th Street. A picnic spot is also available on the Blue Heron Loop overlooking Horseshoe Pond.
Restrooms are not available.