Port Leon Ghost Town
Wakulla County, Florida30.1311, -84.1950
Can you visit?
Public land, limited access
St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge · Permit, fee or season
- Nearest town
- 11 miCrawfordville, FL
- Mild months
- Jan–Dec9 of 12
- Next ghost town
- 4.8 miNewport
Port Leon is an abandoned town in Wakulla County, Florida.
On the map
- Other federal
- Private or unlisted
Star: Port Leon. Dots: other ghost towns within 40 miles, colored by land manager. Squares: towns over 1,000 people. Rings are straight-line distance. Live map: © OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles, OpenStreetMap contributors.
The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Crawfordville, FL, about 11 miles northwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Tallahassee, FL, 23 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Newport4.8 mi north
- Magnolia6.3 mi north
- Helen17 mi northwest
- Hampton Springs32 mi east
- Laingkat44 mi northwest
- San Pedro45 mi east
- Recovery54 mi northwest
- Tilton60 mi southwest
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
Other federal land: St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge
PAD-US places this spot on St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, land managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. PAD-US marks access as restricted: expect a permit, a fee, set hours or a seasonal closure. Check with the manager before you go.
The point is the town location from Wikidata, and the land record is from PAD-US 3.0 (USGS). Ruins can spread past that point, and land changes hands faster than the database. How we read PAD-US.
Weather by month
Mild months here run September to May, judging by NOAA normals from Panacea 1 S. May to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Panacea 1 S station (USC00086828), 20 miles away.
Facts
| Location | Wakulla County, Florida |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 30.13110, -84.19500 |
| Also known as | Port Leon, Florida |
| Sources | Wikidata Q7230750 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Port Leon ghost town?
In Wakulla County, Florida, at 30.1311, -84.1950. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Crawfordville, FL, about 11 miles northwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Tallahassee, FL, 23 miles away.
Can you visit Port Leon?
Public land, limited access. PAD-US places this spot on St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, land managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. PAD-US marks access as restricted: expect a permit, a fee, set hours or a seasonal closure. Check with the manager before you go.
When is the best time to visit Port Leon?
Mild months here run September to May, judging by NOAA normals from Panacea 1 S. May to September bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up.
Are there other ghost towns near Port Leon?
Yes. Newport (4.8 mi), Magnolia (6.3 mi), Helen (17 mi), Hampton Springs (32 mi).
