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Next Governing Board meeting April 13, 1 p.m.

Next permitting public meeting March 29, 1:30 p.m.

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Recreation Guide to District Lands

Clark Bay Conservation Area

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Size:

4,793 acres. This property is jointly owned with Volusia County.

Location:

In Volusia County, north of U.S. 92 and east of SR 11.

Description:

The uplands of the conservation area are comprised mainly of wet and mesic flatwoods. These communities have been altered extensively by past silvicultural (tree farming) activities. They were affected by the 1998 wildfires and are in various stages of restoration. The uplands drain into several large basin swamps that form two streams, Deep Creek and Little Haw Creek. The creeks are main tributaries for Lake Woodruff Basin and Crescent Lake Basin, respectively. The wetlands within the conservation area are largely intact.

Wildlife viewing:

Species here include Florida black bear, bald eagle, sandhill crane, gopher tortoise and wood stork. Deer, turkey, migratory songbirds, swallow-tailed kite, heron, wood ducks and a variety of snakes and lizards have also been observed.

 

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Recreational activities:
  1. Hiking, wildlife viewing, equestrian activity and seasonal hunting. more info
Restrictions: more info
  1. Portions or all of the property may be closed during restoration activities.
  2. Motorized vehicles are not permitted.
Access:

Public parking and access is off Old Daytona Road, just west of where it intersects U.S. 92.

For more information:

Contact the District’s Division of Land Management at (386) 329-4404.