Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve

Category: State park

Address: 137 Coast Line Dr, Copeland, FL 34137, USA

Phone: +12396954593

Reviews

Photography by Satesh

Sep 12, 2022

Such a beautiful park. I always heard about it and I’m not sure why I took so long to visit. I went in September so it was very lush and green. I saw a few deer, wild turkeys, rabbits and gators. I was hoping to see bears and Florida panthers but I guess I wasn’t lucky. I plan to visit again during the dry season. I highly recommend biking or walking the trails at the end of the 7 mile drive. Raw, pure Florida at its best.

Y G

Aug 30, 2022

Love it. It is so beautiful! Very peaceful and sharmin. This park has a museum. Water park, beautiful walking bridge, picnic area, playground. Good place to spend a day with the whole family.

Armand Harnois

Aug 8, 2022

Great be directions

Piotr Gwozdz

Jul 2, 2022

Saw two gators by the side of the gravel road. One huge bear. You have to drive at least five miles into the gravel road to see gators or bears.

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Questions & Answers

Where do we go to get the tram and or boat tours?

Felix Rommens | Oct 29, 2019
Ryan B | Oct 29, 2019

Everglades city or head south on 41 you will see airboat tours.

When is it best to see the orchids?

Diane Woods | Oct 29, 2019
James Jolliff | Oct 29, 2019

I have had the best luck from November to April but to see ghost s May to August is good

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Are there picnic tables?

Eileen Farkas | Oct 28, 2021
Ariel Borges | Oct 28, 2021

Yes there are some

Why isn't Jane's scenic memorial drive open all the way thru yet? It's supposed to connect to the picayune but has been closed for about 3 years now.

Tommy Shipman | Oct 28, 2020
J Morace | Oct 28, 2020

My understanding is it will be permanently closed to vehicle going forward. It is now a biking and walking only road. Less impact on nature and wildlife.

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Are there any small mammals in the park such as raccoons, rabbits, or armadillos? If so, where are they best spotted?

George Vasilescu | Oct 28, 2020
Jake M | Oct 28, 2020

Yes! Along the road is best. Drive slow and be quiet.. you might even see an Everglades mink! Also bear, bobcat, and panther are spotted here on occasion. There is no hunting in the Fakahatchee.

Allowed to fish the lakes?

robert aumann | Oct 28, 2020
Sabine Foster | Oct 28, 2020

No fishing, tourist walk thru the ancient Everglades, wonderful if you like nature!

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Are there any easily accessible Ghost Orchids, looking to photo one.

Jeff Paules | Oct 29, 2019
Blauer Taubenkasper | Oct 29, 2019

we did not find any. maybe you good luck

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are dogs allowed?

The Arons | Oct 29, 2019
A AR | Oct 29, 2019

Yes, we took our dog a couple of weeks ago.

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Is there a spot in the preserve that gives you the best chance to spot a panther?

Jeff Paules | Oct 29, 2019
barry wylie | Oct 29, 2019

Not at all.. You would just have to get lucky to see one.

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Is there any RV camping allowed?

Thomas Hudson | Oct 29, 2019
Mike | Oct 29, 2019

Yes, you would have to go all the way down to Hwy 41. But there are some really nice site some with hook ups

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Can you camp herewith rv?

Iulia Moreno | Oct 29, 2018
Stacy Pauley | Oct 29, 2018

Yes

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Did anyone see owls?

Francis Iannucci | Oct 29, 2018
Marion Gockel | Oct 29, 2018

Yes, two owls, mother with child

How much does a camp in the Fakahatchee cost

Christa Blanton | Oct 29, 2018
Andrea Sparks | Oct 29, 2018

They do have a campground. It is located on the left, when you pull into the main area where the info center is. The park is mainly staffed by volunteers. I did not see anyone there when I went hiking yesterday.

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Are there hiking trails in the park? And how long are they?

Mark Davis | Oct 29, 2018
Jim Staskowski | Oct 29, 2018

yes...but lots apparently have water covering after Irma washed out culverts.

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