Lake Dan Nature Preserve
Bird Watching
Hiking Trail
Equestrian Trails
Fishing
Playground
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Location and Hours
Location
19116 Huckavalle Rd.
Odessa, FL 33556
Hours
Sunrise to Sunset
Contact
(813) 264-8513
About
This 1100-acre Preserve contains two lakes, dry pine and oak woods, freshwater marshes, seasonally wet pine flatwoods, and cypress swamps. There are two lakes in the preserve; Lake Dan is an approximate 2.5 mile roundtrip hike (see map).
Fishing, hiking and equestrian information
- Parking for fishing and hiking access is located at 19116 Huckavalle Road
- Trailer parking for equestrian users is located at 11009 Tarpon Springs Road
- The equestrian trail is 5.6 miles in length and will be closed at the peak of the summer rainy season during flooded conditions
- We do not provide horseback riding rentals; you must bring your own horse
Amenities
- Bird Watching
- Boardwalk
- Equestrian Trails
- Fishing
- Hiking Trail
- Pets Allowed
- Picnic Tables
- Pier
- Playground