Justin Teall, Park Manager
Located near the communities of Fellsmere and Sebastian lies St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park.
St Sebastian River Preserve is a 20,000+ acre preserve dedicated to providing representative samples of the original natural domain. Here you will find a glimpse of Old Florida, rich in its history and diverse in natural resources. We offer over 70 miles of hiking, biking, horseback riding and birdwatching.
With over 70 listed species of flora and fauna, be sure to look closely and reconnect with the real Florida. In any given day, White-tailed deer, Wild Turkey, Quail, Bobcat, Alligators, Red Cockaded Woodpecker, Scrub-Jays and many more species can be viewed on our multi use trail system. The Preserve provides a variety of recreational opportunities. You are sure to find something you’ll enjoy on your visit. If you are drawn to the water, grab a fishing pole and head out to the C-54 canal to see what you can catch in either freshwater or brackish waters.
Springtime brings new life to the preserve and there are frequent sights of our new baby residents. Please be sure to observe from a distance and not disrupt them. From baby sandhill cranes to deer, the freshness of life is a reminder that life is precious and needs to be prioritized. This preserve is a great place to connect the pieces of beauty and responsibility together, making preservation (our responsibility) and observation (focused joy) impact your life and decisions that affect our community.
Please stop in and say hello to our staff and volunteers that would love to share with you the trail conditions, wildlife hot spots and all that is being done to preserve this great place.
See you there!
