Conservation Lands
Listed below are conservation lands located within Volusia County. These lands are owned by various entities including the county, the St. Johns River Water Management District, the State of Florida, and the federal government. There are a myriad of habitat types within the county which varies from preserve to preserve depending on the terrain. Clicking on the hyperlinks below will provide additional information on habitats, trails and amenities to all conservation lands. We hope you will find these conservation lands have something to offer everyone. Enjoy your visit to natural Florida!
Land Management is currently remarking their trails. The trail maps on the kiosk are currently being updated. Please follow the trails as marked on the ground in the preserve. Thank you for your patience and if you have any questions contact
Nick Dunnam
Resource Stewardship Director
NDunnam@volusia.org
Phone: 386-943-7081, ext. 13459
Volusia County Managed Lands
Volusia County's Land Management division manages conservation lands, including those purchased through the Volusia Forever Program. These conservation lands help protect the waterways, wildlife, and natural resources of Volusia County. As well as, provide recreational opportunities including primitive camping, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and more. We invite you to visit the links below to learn what each preserve has to offer.
- Deep Creek Preserve
- Deering Preserve at Deep Creek
- Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve
- Gemini Springs Conservation Area
- Hickory Bluff Preserve
- Lake George Forest & Wildlife Management Area
- Longleaf Pine Preserve
- Lyonia Preserve
- Scrub Oak Preserve
- Wiregrass Prairie Preserve
- Barberville Conservation Area Management Plan (no public access)
St. Johns River Water Management District Lands
The St. Johns River Water Management district is one of five water districts throughout the state and is dedicated to the preservation and management of Florida's water resources. One of the ways this is accomplished is through the acquisition of land. In addition to protecting and maintaining water resources and the integrity of ecological systems these lands provide recreational opportunities.
- Buck Lake Conservation Area
- Clark Bay Conservation Area
- Crescent Lake Conservation Area
- Heart Island Conservation Area
- Lake George Conservation Area
- Lake Monroe Conservation Area
- Palm Bluff Conservation Area
- Seminole Ranch Conservation Area
State of Florida Lands - Parks
- Blue Spring State Park
- Bulow Creek State Park
- DeLeon Springs State Park
- Hontoon Island State Park
- North Peninsula State Park
- Tomoka State Park
State of Florida Lands - State Forests
