Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive

There are a few places to fish the shore from around the lake but there is no fishing on the wildlife drive itself

Yes, please see our trail guide/property map for locations: www.sjrwmd.com/static/lands/trailguides/Lake_Apopka_trail_map.pdf Additional information about this public land is available on our website at www.sjrwmd.com/lands/recreation/lake-apopka

No cost .

Any car type is fine.

And there are a couple of Porta-Potties halfway through.

Most do.....Be aware that alligators are everywhere and take proper precautions. Ejoy, post your photos on Google!

All district recreational opportunities currently remain open around the Lake Apopka North Shore, except motorized access to the LAWD. Updates will be posted to the district’s website as information becomes available. Please visit www.sjrwmd.com for updates.

Don't forget to bring snacks and water it's a great drive just goes slow so you see a lot

It is good year round.

Drove over there last Friday. It’s closed

Visiting the wildlife drive is free. The District welcomes online donations to support sanitation, recreational maintenance, security, and visitor brochures and maps. If you choose to give, thank you! For additional info, please visit our website at www.sjrwmd.com/lands/recreation/lake-apopka/wildlife-drive

Yes, here is the link to all info. Holiday schedule is about 3/4 way down the page. Awesome place! https://www.sjrwmd.com/lands/recreation/lake-apopka/

It's open Fridays through Sundays and holidays

Yes and plan at least 2 hours of driving time. Bring a camera.

Yes. It is only open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Federal holidays. Sunrise to sunset. Closed Monday - Thursday.

Can you out run a gator? I think we saw about 50 on our 11 mile drive today!

Yes

It can take you more than 1hr to drive the whole thing besides the animals work hard every day, they need their rest to spend on their own. 🤗

Don’t know

Yes, on a leash.

I don't know that it closes. We were there last weekend and you're allowed in whenever.

If you have a car, they close the entrance at closing time, but you still get to migrate through the whole drive. The pedestrian entrance remains open through the evening, though I wouldn't hang in the dark with the gators. I bike there for some beautiful sunsets along the lake and it's like you have a giant Florida wetland to yourself!

Handicapped accessible portalets are provided at the St. Johns River Water Management District’s property. Please see our map on our website for locations: www.sjrwmd.com/static/lands/trailguides/Lake_Apopka_trail_map.pdf

Thanks for the question. Golf carts are allowed. For additional information about this public property purchased to protect water resources, please visit the St. Johns River Water Management District’s website: www.sjrwmd.com/lands/recreation/lake-apopka

Probably people ride bikes on the trail but I would call first and ask them

Rode our bikes on the trail and did not spot any. Lots of alligators taking in the sun.

Yes, pets are allowed. For their safety and yours, please keep pets on a leash and away from the water and wildlife if you get out of your car. More info on our website: www.sjrwmd.com/lands/recreation/lake-apopka and www.sjrwmd.com/lands/recreation/usinglands.

Thanks for your question. Trailers are not allowed on the St. Johns River Water Management District's Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. Maximum vehicle length is 25 feet. For additional info about this public property, visit our website at www.sjrwmd.com/lands/recreation/lake-apopka

Friday Saturday Sunday and Holliday's

I believe it closes at 5 but u have to enter by 3

It's free.

The maximum length of vehicles allowed on the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive is 25 feet. Smaller tour buses that are less than the 25-foot maximum length are welcome. Find details about this property on our website at www.sjrwmd.com/lands/recreation/lake-apopka

Maximum vehicle length is 25 feet; no trailers allowed.

Dogs are welcome and we ask that you keep your pet on a lease. Please maintain social distancing and other recommended health and safety guidelines. Additional information about district lands is available on our website at www.sjrwmd.com/lands/recreation. Enjoy your visit.

open Friday, Saturday and Sunday till 3pm

The drive reopened June12. Vehicles are allowed Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and federal holidays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. All vehicles must exit the drive by 5 p.m. See news release: www.sjrwmd.com/2020/06/lake-apopka-wildlife-drive-reopens-to-vehicles

Check eBird for breeding records?

Its open

No. It's a preserve. It's illegal to molest any of the animals.

Open on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and federal holidays

Nope. No camping or fires. Picnic areas are available on select trails. None on the motor vehicle drive.

No charge Nancy. Drive around and enjoy.

No, it is a preserve and the fish are for the other animals.

No, not at all. I recommend eating in Winter Garden, Apopka, or near Mt. Dora.

Yes on the regular schedule Friday Saturday and Sunday, and it really is not a park in the usual sense.

There isn't a rule that says no but it might piss off all of those looking for a quiet and peaceful nature drive. It might scare the animals too.

I wouldn't bring a pet but you can... Alligators are across the road sometimes as well as the everything else we protect our pets from(other animals).

The district's Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive is open on all federal holidays as posted on the district's website at www.sjrwmd.com/lands/recreation. The Lake Apopka North Shore and wildlife drive are not affected by the federal government shutdown as the property is owned by the St. Johns River Water Management District, an agency of the state of Florida.

Best time is when the sun is out bright... they sun themselves on the banks. I went last weekend about 9:30ish and there were lots

Unpaved but well maintained.

No you are not allowed to fish

No

It is 11 miles and depending on how fast/slow you drive will depend on how long it takes. Typically allow 2 - 2 1/2 hours as the speed limit is on 10 mph and the slower you go the more you will see. Keep the windows open because you never know what you are going to hear

No fees to enter, only open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holidays.

You can easily become lunch... No way.

Yes it's open today for the holiday

Well maintained dirt road. 15 mph speed limit, I think, or maybe 10. (But you can't assume traffic will go that quickly!)

Google Street view is very old. There is a gate and signs there now. The gate opens at sunrise Friday Saturday Sunday and major holidays.

It would probably be hard to get a lure between all the alligators!

Yes it is open to the public again. Weekend's only sunrise to sunset

Went through today and it was fine. All drivable roads are open.

No. Only Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Sunrise to sunset