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Tent Camping Only (No RV's). Tent Camping is allowed at designated campsites in the Princess Place Preserve.
Princess Place Preserve, with its rich history and 1500 pristine acres, attracts nature enthusiasts from near and far. It provides a glimpse of old Florida. Visitors can take in its splendor while on one of the many hiking trails, fishing the salt marshes along the Matanzas River and Pellicer Creek, or camping out under the stars. The preserve is a popular spot for horse enthusiasts, with an equestrian campsite and plenty of trails that make it is easy to embrace nature while enjoying a ride.
This beautiful 1,500-acre preserve is situated in the northern part of Flagler County. It was purchased by Henry Cutting in 1886 and passed on to his widow Angela Mills Cutting Worden, who eventually married Boris Scherbatoff, an exiled Russian prince. Angela assumed the title of princess and it was then that the once named "Cherokee Grove" came to be known as "Princess Place." The original lodge, built by Henry Cutting, stills stands as Flagler County's oldest intact structure. It is also home to Florida's very first in-ground swimming pool.
Hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Sunday. There are Lodge tours Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. on a first come first serve basis. There is no reservations for the tours, simply meet the Rangers at the Lodge at 2pm. Camping check-in is from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Ranger Station. For more information about camping or pavilion rentals, call Parks and Recreation at 386-313-4020.
It is a peaceful walk on the trails. A nice place for you and your pup to be Together in nature. my doggie and I walked around for 4 hours! It was a nice get away right in our back yard. There are cottages to rent too! And kayaking!
If you appreciate history and architecture you would enjoy it. This is a great place for hiking and riding your horses. The grounds are taken care of extremely well. We truly enjoyed it.
This is an excellent preserve. The hiking trails are very scenic and enjoyable. There are multiple trails of varying lengths, some are fairly short and others are long. Everything is well-maintained. It is also a cool place to see historical and architectural relics.
Friends and I attended the Native American Festival at Princess Place today. Beautiful event in a stunning setting. The knowledge we've lost--or at least have pushed aside--from these cultures that show great respect for nature is a sad state of affairs.
Absolutely stunning location. Plenty of trails for bikes and horses. The covered bridge is definitely an attraction to see, and the fishing there is good too. Would definitely recommend a visit.
