Lake Marion Creek Horseshoe Scrub Tract

This 300 acre preserve is one of the many Southwest Water Management District Lands. It is a beautiful example of Central Florida's unique ecosystems, from scrubs to cypress swamps. This property is divided into two sections. The southern property is about 6 miles by road (see website listed for directions and map). The entrance is off Baker Dairy Road. There is no water or restrooms but there is a nice parking area and kiosk at both.

Note: The site is called different names by the different management partners. The sign at the North entrance says, Lake Marion Creek Management Area, Horse Creek. The preserve is on the border of the South Florida Water Management District to the East and the South West Water Management District on the West. The Recreation Guide of the Southwest Management District Lands calls the site, Lake Marion Creek Horseshoe Scrub Tract. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission is also part of the Cooperative and there is a sign here by them that says Lake Marion Creek Wildlife Management Area. If that isn't confusing enough it is also managed with the Polk County Board of Commissioners.