Crescent Lake Conservation Area

One of the special highlights of this property is the more than 4 miles of quiet, shaded trails offering opportunities to view nice open vistas of the upland pine forests and hardwood swamps across the property.

Take a break at the covered picnic pavilion or reserve the adjacent group campsite for a nice quiet weekend.

Recreational activities

Hiking, horseback riding and bicycling are available in the Crescent Lake Conservation Area.

At Haw Creek Preserve, activities include canoeing, boating, fishing, horseback riding, primitive camping by permit from the county and wildlife viewing.

Wildlife viewing

Please respect Florida’s wildlife and use caution while visiting District lands. These are wild animals. For your safety, do not approach or feed any wild animal. The area provides important habitat for a number of wildlife species, including bald eagles, osprey, wading birds and waterfowl.


* Stay alert while visiting. This property encompasses portions of a major black bear corridor within central Florida.