Lower Wekiva River Preserve State Park
About Lower Wekiva River Preserve State Park
A NOTE FROM THE MANAGER
Warren Poplin
Lower Wekiva has some wonderful hiking trails; opportunities include wildlife observation and enjoying some of ...the Real Florida (sm). This portion of property has no facilities so please be prepared when you visit. It's recommended to bring water, snacks, a trail map, a compass and a cell phone with you. Katie's Landing, part of Lower Wekiva, offers visitors the opportunity to access and enjoy Wekiva River. Improvements include parking, non motorized boat launch, restroom facility and picnic tables.
For those adventurous visitors there is a five-hour trip on the Wekiva River, departing Wekiwa Springs State Park and finishing at Katie's Landing. For information on this activity and others please call (407) 884- 4311.
The Fechtel Tract of Lower Wekiva offers visitors an opportunity to bring their horses with them and ride some very scenic trails through several habitat communities. The trails can also be utilized by hikers and off road bicycles. Be sure to bring with you the things needed to make an enjoyable visit such as water, snacks, insect repellent, trail map, compass, and cell phone. Anyone visiting an outdoor area has a responsibility to not leave behind waste, ensure fires are extinguished and not destroy any of the resources. Help us protect and preserve our managed lands.
We look forward to serving you and your family.
DESIGNATIONS
GETTING HERE
The Northern Entrance into the Fechtel Tract of 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).
The Katie’s Landing Entrance is located 10 miles west of Sanford off of S.R. 46 on Wekiva Park Drive. From Interstate 4, take Exit 101C and travel west on S.R. 46 for approximately 10 miles. Turn right onto Wekiva Park Drive. The park entrance will be on the left (address: 262 Wekiva Park Drive, Sanford, FL 32711).
GET INVOLVED
- For forms, information and benefits of volunteering visit Get Involved.
- Wekiva Wilderness Trust, Inc.
- 1800 Wekiwa Circle
Apopka, FL 32712
