Rye Preserve

Category: Nature preserve

Address: 905 Rye Wilderness Trail, Parrish, FL 34219, USA

Phone: +19417760900

Reviews

D Miller

Apr 6, 2022

Love this place. I do have a problem with ticks here sometimes.... So check yourself and your dog before hopping back into your vehicle. There have been times when you can brush against a palm and you have a tick fall onto your arm. That infested. Other than that... I've never had an issue with one attaching. You can usually feel them before they do. There's nothing spectacular here, just a walk in the nature and it's quiet as long as the racetrack isn't running. It does get very flooded in some areas, so be prepared if you decide to go for the first time and it's been raining for a few days. I'm grateful for this preserve overall.

Duane Benkhardt

Nov 8, 2021

Awesome park 20 spot camp ground secluded nice sandy bottom stream, friendly staff most of the time only problem is you can only camp Friday and Saturday night should be open all week

Rick Stanley, DMD

Apr 27, 2020

Beautiful, serene nature. Especially early in the morning and just before sunset. Some alligators, snakes, turtles and birds to see. Nice river for kayak and canoe.

Mark T

Dec 24, 2017

Nice place for a hike and it looks like a great place to launch a Kayak. I walked all the trails and logged just under 3 miles.

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Questions & Answers

Do they rent kayaks here?

judy dretzke | Sep 2, 2021
judy dretzke | Sep 2, 2021

Ok, thank u

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Is it safe to go camping here with kids ?

Autumn Jean | Sep 2, 2021
Gina | Sep 2, 2021

Yes, but because of the open nature; you really have to watch them. Remember, there are snakes, live allegators, spiders and all the wild bush (think poison Ivy!) Anyone could stand. It's great to get out doors but please, watch the little ones. Many trails to walk down, don't get lost.

i know it's a "nature at it's best" kinda place...but having said that, they tell me u can swim/ enter the water...& maybe it's just me😬but i tend to be afraid of poisonous snakes, & gators😳. is there a designated area for that & is it freshwater?

Maggie Esparza | Sep 3, 2019
Crystal L Watts | Sep 3, 2019

Fresh water, no designated area. That said, in my 31 years, I've never seen a gator or snake where people are actively swimming.

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How much does it cost to camp there

Kenny Long | Sep 3, 2019
MacKenzie Furman | Sep 3, 2019

Rates change everyday, call and ask.

Is there fishing

Chris Harber | Sep 3, 2018
Cory Stacy | Sep 3, 2018

Lots of bluegill, bass, and cat fish along with some other not so common fish. There are no "fishing docks" but anywhere there's a bank, there's fish so grab some worms and come out for a good time! A couple weekends ago we saw some manatees swim right in front of where we were fishing!

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No one ever answers or returns any phone calls, the website says cash only and at the portable or whatever so how do we get a campsite?!? Ive been inquiring for days so if anyone knows I would appreciate it.

Cory Stacy | Sep 3, 2018
Andy Swaagman | Sep 3, 2018

You just go through the gate pick your site and a ranger will come around and get your money from you. There are plenty of sites you should have no problem. No electricity

Is there a place to launch kyacks

Dennis Markel | Sep 3, 2018
Cory Stacy | Sep 3, 2018

Yes by across from the playground they have a short path to take to the kayak launch. There are steps to take down so its a bit of a trek. Enjoy!

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Is the preserve dog friendly (on leash of course)?

Michele Eastman | Sep 3, 2018
Serene Reverie | Sep 3, 2018

Yes to dog friendly.

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