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A photo of a pine flatwood encircling a depression marsh.

Manager's Message

Fall is here and it is a good time for spotting returning and migrating birds throughout the park. Early morning continues to be the best time to spot turkeys and deer before they settle down for the day. We hope you and your family enjoy the "Real Florida" that this park offers. (Please note that the park's south entrance off CR. 512 currently closes at 5pm daily.)
- Ed McKenzie, Park Manager

Welcome to St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park

This site preserves open grassy forests of longleaf pine that were once commonplace throughout Florida. The pine flatwoods form a backdrop for other biological communities, including cypress domes, scrubby flatwoods, sandhills, and a beautiful strand swamp. These habitats are home to many native plants and animals, including over 50 protected species. Photographers, bird-watchers, and nature enthusiasts can explore miles of trails on foot, bicycle, or horseback. Canoeing, boating, and fishing on the St. Sebastian River are popular activities. Launching facilities are available outside the preserve at Dale Wimbrow Park and several private ramps along the St. Sebastian River, and a canoe launch north of County Road 512.

For information about the Visitors Center or Camping, please call 321.953.5004. For our Administrative office, please call 321.953.5005.

Contact the Florida Park Service Information Center for general inquiries.
For Information about St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park, please call 321-953-5005.

Hours of Operation

St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park is open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.

The visitor center is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Driving Directions

The north entrance for the visitor center and Manatee Vista is off Babcock Street (County Road 507) just north of the C-54 Canal. Exit I-95 at County Road 514 to reach County Road 507. The south entrance is off Fellsmere Road (County Road 512) 1.8 miles east of I-95.