Tiger Bay State Forest

The Tiger Bay State Forest is in the U.S. state of Florida. The 27330acre forest is located in Volusia County, Florida, between Daytona Beach and DeLand.HistoryTiger Bay State Forest consists of large areas of swamp with embedded pine islands and a large pine ridge area. The purchase of this forest began in 1977 under the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program, with additional acquisitions made in 1994 and 1998. Tiger Bay State Forest is located among several publicly owned lands which create wildlife corridors for species listed as endangered, threatened or of special concern. Roaming habitat is available for the Florida black bear as well as potential nesting and foraging area for the bald eagle.Tiger Bay State Forest was severely impacted by the 1998 Summer Wildfire Firestorm. Approximately 15000acre of the forest were burned during these catastrophic wildfires. Restoration included extensive salvage timber removal and reforestation efforts have been completed.LocationTiger Bay State Forest is located in the central section of Volusia County, approximately 7mi west of Daytona Beach, Florida. The forest extends north and south of US Highway 92.Three forest access points are located off of U.S. Route 92: To access the Rima Ridge Tract, go 4mi west of the I-95/US 92 interchange on US 92 and turn north (right) onto Indian Lake Road for approximately, this road takes you into the forest; The South Entrance leading to Rattlesnake Pond is 6mi west of I-95/US 92 interchange on US 92, the entrance is on the south (left) side of the road; The North Entrance is 7mi west of the I-95/US 92 interchange on US 92, the entrance is on the north (right) side of the road. Access to the Rima Ridge Tract is also available by taking SR 40 approximately 5mi west of I-95, the entrance is on the left side of the road. Tiger Bay State Forest office headquarters is located on the north side of US Highway 92, one-half mile west of the South entrance. Parking for horse trailers is available at the headquarters.