Address: Orlando, FL 32833, USA
Phone: +13863294404
Sunday: Open 24 hours
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Robin Rexy
I love camping and hiking here. It's super primitive. Leave No Trace! ✌️
Braden Costner
Hal Scott is a very special place. The area is mostly pine flatwoods that are well managed with frequent burns, so out on the trails you can see around you for miles and miles. The white trail has lots of native Florida wildflowers you don't see too often and lots of buzzing pollinators that come with them. You might even see some wildlife among the palmettos, anything from deer to wild boar. Awesome place to hike and lots of options on the connecting trails!
Michael B
Great place with some open trails for biking or hiking. Please be note that there's not a huge amount of shade so come prepared for that. There are about 3 different trails you can travel and none are extremely difficult. This location also allows camping but I'd check their website for more information.
Jay Horvatin
All trails are double track rutted roads that the ranger/maintenance uses. Some roads are not marked as trails but should be. The 2 campsites which are in sight distance of one another are in nice oak hammocks. There were a lot of discarded water bottles metal cans and trash at the southern most campsite. Hopefully the pile I picked up will be removed by a paid employee. Adequate parking. On my 2 night backpacking trip I saw wild hog, armadillos, deer, otter, numerous birds. Heard coyotes and owls at night as well as the traffic from State Road 528. I would definitely go back and experience this natural area again. There should be trails that give access to see the Little Econlockhatchee River.
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Yes there's a map showing trails and the entire area. And they're dawn to dusk as most places like this are.
In general, district public lands are open sunrise to sunset. A portion of Hal Scott trails connect with property owned by Orange County and the county’s hours may be different. We encourage you to visit our website at www.sjrwmd.com/lands/recreation/hal-scott for details and consult Orange County regarding its public lands.
As far as I know it is. I'd rather be out there for sure.
I camped at the yellow loop campsite about a week and a half ago. On the trail, I practically almost tripped on a 5 foot gator. As long as you keep your distance and don't mess with them, you'll be ok. Camping should be relatively safe, as long as standard practices such as bear bags and leaving no trace are taken
No fee for parking, no fee for camping. I've never seen any staff. Primitive camp is first come first serve, and the well usually doesn't work outside the group camp
Yes. A "special use authorization" permit is needed from the district to access the gate to get canoes or kayaks to the water. To get details on information needed for the district to issue the permit, please call our Land Resources bureau at 386-329-4404.
This district property is open to the public for free. We do not collect user fees. We'd be happy to discuss with you any charges and help you connect with the correct agency to get your issue resolved. Please start with out Land Resources bureau at 386-329-4404.
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