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Manager's Message

Due to extremely dry conditions no campfires or open other burning will be permitted until further notice. Enclosed grills, charcoal and gas grills are permitted however this may change if conditions worsen. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation to this matter to help ensure not only your safety but other campers as well.
This is a wonderful time of year to spend some quality time outdoors. Be sure to take a map, compass, water and a cell phone with you on the trails. Remember that the Parks are wilderness areas and it can sometimes be easy to get turned around. Due to dry conditions some of the sandy trails may be strenuous. Please be especially careful as fire danger is very high. Remember, we do not allow pets in the camping area. Thank you for visiting and enjoy your time at Lower Wekiva River Preserve State Park.
- Warren Poplin, Park Manager

Welcome to Lower Wekiva River Preserve State Park

Central Florida nature exists in its purest form along four miles of the Wekiva River and Blackwater Creek. For thousands of years, Native Americans valued the abundance of wildlife in this area. This system of blackwater streams and wetlands provides habitat for black bears, river otters, alligators, wood storks, and sandhill cranes. Visitors can stroll along the Sand Hill Nature Trail for a self guided tour of the native Florida plants and wildlife found at the park. Canoeists can paddle through the park on the Wekiva River. Equestrian camping is available in designated areas and can be reserved by calling Wekiwa Springs State Park. Horse stalls and corrals are available for equestrian campers. Located nine miles west of Sanford on State Road 46.

Contact the Florida Park Service Information Center for general inquiries.
For Information about Lower Wekiva River Preserve State Park, please call (407) 884 2008.

Hours of Operation

Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year. The park office hours are 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Driving Directions

The Northern Entrance into the Lower Wekiva River Preserve State Park is located off of S.R. 44 in Pine Lakes. From S.R. 44, turn south onto Oak Avenue. and west onto Swift Road. Follow Swift Road to the end of the paved road and turn south into the Preserve (address: 38015 Fechtel Rd, Eustis, FL, 32726). The Southern Entrance into the Preserve is located nine miles west of Sanford on S.R. 46. From Interstate 4, take Exit 101C and travel west on State Road 46 for approximately nine miles to the park entrance which will be on the right (address: 8300 W SR 46, Sanford, FL, 32711).

Please call the park at (407) 884 2008 if further directions are needed.