Manager's Message
Restoration of the overgrown scrub habitat continues at the Reserve. Over 80 acres of overgrown scrub has been cut using heavy equipment. This area and other sections of the Reserve will receive prescribed fire this winter and spring. Improvement of this habitat will benefit all the plants and animals who reside in and around the reserve boundaries. In cooperation with the University of Florida, research into the effects of these management practices on the plants and animals will be conducted in conjunction with the prescribed fire. Information gained from this effort will assist in making future decisions for the management of Cedar Key Scrub State Reserve.
- Jeff DiMaggio, Park Manager
Welcome to Cedar Key Scrub State Reserve
Salt marshes on the Gulf of Mexico give way to a succession of swamps, hardwood forests, pine flatwoods, and scrub, providing splendid opportunities for nature study and wildlife observation. The scrub is dominated by species such as sand live oak, myrtle oak, and Chapman's oak, along with rusty lyonia, and saw palmetto. Hikers and off-road bicyclists who want to experience a mosaic of Florida habitats will find it on the miles of trails that wind through the park. The shallow waters and numerous creeks near the salt marshes are ideal for canoeing and kayaking. Rental canoes and kayaks are available in the city of Cedar Key. The park is located on State Road 24, six miles east of Cedar Key, and has a picnic shelter, tables, and grills.
Contact the Florida Park Service Information Center for general inquiries.
For Information about Cedar Key Scrub State Reserve, please call 352-543-5567.
Hours of Operation
Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.
Driving Directions
The site is located 6 miles NE of Cedar Key on SR 24.
Park Fees
There is no entrance fee for this park.
Cedar Key Scrub State Reserve
P.O. Box 187
Cedar Key, Florida 32625
Phone: 352-543-5567
Fax: Contact Park for Number
