Purify Bay Road

The Purify Bay Road takes you through the western part of the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge and gives you access to the Purify Creek Park that offers several paddling trails. The road conditions are a mixture of packed sand, loose sand, some deep holes, and ditches that can turn into 2-foot deep mud holes after rainy days. The road is not always wide enough for two vehicles to pass. 4WD and high clearance are recommended. All vehicles must be street legal. St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge is located in the eastern part of Florida's panhandle. The area provides numerous recreation opportunities to thousands of visitors every year. People enjoy viewing the unique geology and diverse wildlife. Regulation of recreation activities allows for public enjoyment of the refuge while still protecting the wildlife and habitats.