Region:
Central
LOWER WEKIVA STATE PARKS
Sanford, FL
Contact Information
1800 Wekiwa Circle
Apopka, Florida 32712
Phone: 407-884-2008
Hours of Operation
Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown
365 days a year.
Driving Directions
The Northern Entrance into the Lower Wekiva River
Preserve State Park is located off of S.R. 44 in
Pine Lakes. From S.R. 44, turn south onto Oak Avenue.
and west onto Swift Road. Follow Swift Road to the
end of the paved road and turn south into the Preserve.
The Southern Entrance into the Preserve is located
nine miles west of Sanford on S.R. 46.
ACTIVITIES
Canoeing
Lower Wekiva River Preserve does not have launch
facilities for your canoes. You can travel through
the Preserve via the Wekiva River, however you must
launch from outside locations.
Horse Camping
Primitive Horse camping is available inside the
Lower Wekiva River Preserve State Park entrance
off of SR 44. Fees are dependent upon the ratio
of campers to horses, so please call the Ranger
Station at Wekiwa Springs State Park at
407-884-2008
for exact fee information.
Reservations are required and can be made up
to 11 months in advance. To make reservations
call 407/884-2008. An accurate count of campers
and horses is required for all reservations. All
reservations made by phone can be held with a
Visa, Master Card, Discover, or American Express,
or if paying by check, it must be received no
later than 10 days from the date the reservations
are made. At least one member of the camping party
must be 18 years of age.
Pack in all food, water and firewood and pack out
all trash. A bathhouse/restroom facility is available
for campers. Ground grills are provided and fires
are only permitted in these grills. Tents are permitted
and must be pitched in designated camping areas
only. The collection of fire wood is prohibited.
RV and trailer parking are on a first-come first-serve
basis. Horse stalls and corrals are also on a first
come-first serve basis. Posts for tethers are available,
but temporary fencing of any kind is not permitted.
Non-potable water is available for the horses and
there are troughs in several locations. Proof of
negative Coggins must be carried at all times.
Primitive Camping
Primitive camping at Lower Wekiva River Preserve
State Park is only available to those camping with
horses. Please see additional information under
“Horse Camping”.
Horse Trails
Their are 18 miles of horse trails accessible through
the Northern entrance of the Preserve. Horses and
riders are required to stay on designated trails.
Primitive camping with horses is available by reservation
only in this area of the Preserve.
The trails are located in a wilderness area.
Please take water, a compass and a map when utilizing
them.
Nature Trails
The self-guided Sand Hill Nature Trail offers
a leisurely 50-minute walk. This trail is located
at the south end of the preserve off of S.R. 46.
The trails are located in a wilderness area.
Please take water, a compass and a map when utilizing
them.
