Still primarily natural, the property is a mixture of pine flatwoods, freshwater marshes and oak scrub forest. The western portions contain some of the oldest and largest trees in the area. The boundary of this property extends over three miles along the eastern floodplain of the Withlacoochee River.
The property was acquired to protect and preserve pristine river corridor along the Withlacoochee River and adjoining floodplain system. Preservation of this property protects forested swamps and adjoining upland buffers important to the water resources and water quality of the river system.
Park Details
3100 CR 413
Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538
United States
Site Features
Recreation Opportunities
Recreation Term
Birding
- (Bird Watching) Site located on western section of the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail.
- Contact Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) for more information.
Recreation Term
Boating
- Public boat launch and paved parking offered at adjoining park.
Recreation Term
Canoeing-Paddling
- Public boat launch and paved parking offered at adjoining park.
Recreation Term
Fishing
- Available along Withlacoochee and Panasoffkee Outlet rivers.
- Contact FWC for license requirements.
Recreation Term
Hiking
- Approximately 3 miles of hiking trails.
- Prepare for wet hiking; some trails are excessively wet during certain times of year.
Recreation Term
Picnic Facilities
- Picnic tables offered at Marsh Bend County Park.
Additional Information
- Day-use parking at Marsh Bend County Park.
- Walk-through located off CR 315.
- ADA access and facilities available.
- Restroom facilities available at Marsh Bend County Park.
- No water available.
- Northwest Sumter County, west of Sumterville
- Land Resources, Southwest Florida Water Management District, 1-800-423-1476 (FL only) or (352) 796-7211, ext. 4470