Lake Monroe Conservation Area--Kratzert Tract - Osteen, FL - Public Access Lands on Waymarking.com

From the St. Johns River Water Management District website:

The 7,473-acre conservation area contains a large portion of the floodplain of Lake Monroe. Wetlands make up 94 percent of the conservation area. This provides flood protection, and protection of water quality and more than three miles of Lake Monroe and St. Johns River shoreline. It also protects fish and wildlife habitat. The predominant natural communities are floodplain marsh/wet prairie and floodplain swamp/forest. Years ago, Native Americans hunted and fished in the area. Now, the western portion of the conservation area is dedicated to Minnie Beck Kratzert, whose family owned the property until it was sold to the district in 1987..

Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 7473 acres Is there a trail system?: Yes If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.: This is Florida so trails are often swampy but usually fairly level. Be prepared for mosquitoes! What points of interest are there?: Florida jungle look! What activities are available?: Fishing, bird watching, hunting, hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, primitive camping at designated sites and wildlife viewing. Boating and canoeing opportunities are available on Lake Monroe and the St. Johns River, and the area is accessible by water; however, there are no launches located on-site. Hours of accessibility?: none listed List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.): snakes, wild hogs, bears, alligators Dogs Allowed?: Yes Is a permit/fee required?: No Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link] If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: Not listed

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Date Logged Log User Rating   09/15/2018 hart612 visited it