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This 1,137-acre site is located at the north end of Lake Yale. The major feature is a 600-acre shallow marsh. Approximately 61% of the property is comprised of forested and herbaceous wetlands (692.2 acres) with the remaining 39% consisting of uplands (444.5 acres). The upland community types found on the Preserve include unimproved pasture, shrub/brushland, mesic hammocks, xeric hammocks and pine flatwoods. Wildlife include sandhill cranes, gopher tortoises, pocket gophers, ring-neck ducks, foxes and scrub jays.
Hiking, biking or horseback riding on the Sawgrass Island Preserve allows the visitor an opportunity to experience a natural area far away from the urbanized environment. There are two primitive camping sites located on the Hammock Trial. They consist of a fire ring, picnic table and a post to hang your lantern. There is no water source, so water must be carried in. Camping is available by permit only.
Bring a lot of water...it's a hottie but gorgeous place...
I've been here several times. This ia a great place to hike, altho some folks like to ride horses. There are miles and miles of trails. Maybe 6 or 8 or 10, if you did them all. Beautiful scenery, recommend highly.
Well maintained and marked trail, lots of native plants. Saw some burrows but not much wildlife.
Wide trail in a quiet natural setting. Lots of native plants and critters to investigate. Huge tourtise dens, we saw one scamper quickly back into the ground. Somewhat shady trail with soft sand. Saw evidence of horseback activity here. Nice reprieve from busy city life.
