Potts Preserve

Bicycling

• Multiuse trails.
• Florida law requires bicyclists under 16 to wear helmets.

Bird Watching

• Site 57 on western section of Great Florida Birding Trail.
• Contact Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) for more information.

Boating and Paddling

• Nearest public boat ramp at end of CR 581.

Camping

• Separate sites available for equestrian, group, primitive and backcountry camping.
• Sites have picnic tables, fire rings and/or grills.
• Nonpotable water source available.
• A free reservation is required and must be displayed on dashboard at campground.

Backcountry

• These campsites are accessible only by foot or from a body of water.
• These sites have no amenities.
• Mound fires – keep fires small, only use sticks found on the ground.

Equestrian Use

• 12 miles of marked woods roads.
• Riders are required to stay on marked trails.
• Each rider must carry proof of horse’s current negative Coggins test.
• Horse-drawn buggy riding only on marked trails; requires a free reservation.
• Florida law requires equestrians under 16 to wear helmets.

Fishing

• Fishing and frogging allowed throughout year along river.
• Contact FWC for license requirements.

Hiking

• 30 miles open for hiking, including a 4-mile river trail and 16-mile loop trail.
• Prepare for wet hiking; some trails are excessively wet during certain times of year.
• Orange blaze symbols indicate primary trail. Blue blazes indicate side trails. White blaze symbols indicate overnight loop. Double blaze symbols indicate a sharp turn in trail.

Hunting

• Contact FWC for information regarding license requirements and permits.
• FWC rules and regulations must be observed throughout the year.

Picnic Facilities

• Limited picnic facilities available at campsite.

• Day-use parking off Hooty Point gives access to river hiking trail.
• Parking at Dee River Road gate for trails leading to upland and freshwater marsh communities. Equestrian parking available.
• ADA access and facilities available.

• Portable toilets located at equestrian/group and primitive campgrounds.
• Nonpotable water available at equestrian/group area.

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