Size
1,200 acres
Location
Eastern Manatee County, east of Lake Manatee
About the Property
Part of the District’s Lake Manatee Reserve project, this property contains relatively unaltered natural land. The dominant natural communities are pine flatwoods, freshwater marsh and hardwood hammocks. The pine overstory in the flatwoods was logged by prior owners, but a high diversity of natural understory species remain. The northern portion of the tract has a higher elevation and drains into the Manatee River. The southern portion contains the freshwater marsh that gives the tract its name. The marsh retains surface water after rains and slowly releases it into the Myakka River through Coker Creek.
Access and Parking
Entrance located approximately 7 miles east of Lake Manatee on SR 64, south side of road.
Hours of Operation
Daily from sunrise to sunset.
Restrooms and Water
No restrooms or water available.
Recreational Opportunities
Hiking
6 miles of interior roads.
Nearby Recreation Lands
- Manatee County’s Duette Park and Rye Wilderness Park
- Lake Manatee State Park
For More Information
Land Resources Department, Southwest Florida Water Management District, 1-800-423-1476 (FL only) or (352) 796-7211, ext. 4470
