River Lakes Conservation Area

Jessica Long

Went there with a friend for an airboat ride. It was so much fun! There were alligators, snapping turtles, regular turtles, many types of birds, and fish. Some folks fish along this area and there are areas to hangout. It was fabulous!

Jacob Zehnder

Pretty area by the St. Johns River. Managed by SJRWMD and accessible to the public. The majority of the hike is on access roads with no shade, but the last bit to the River is shaded and lovely. There is a day use pavillion once you reach the River. 6 miles or more round trip.

Robin Werling

Quiet out-of-the-way place to take your dog for a walk or just find some solitude. There is a parking area and dogs must be on a leash.

Lori Crouch

We went out of Camp Holly with our Kayaks. We traveled down to the Lake. We paddled around the lake for a little over an hour. We saw a enormous amount of alligator in the water. Some where quite large. The air boats were going up and down the river, so there was some wake but they usually slowed down as they came by us. The trek was lovely. Lots of birds and fish as well.

Dustin Burnham

Incredible waterway, beautiful birds and alligators

Bryan Stone

Fantastic walk, lots of wildlife and cows. St. Johns riverfront is calm and quiet. Trails are wide and well maintained with many blazes.

Zoiks _

Great place for day hikes and a very peaceful place to spend a few hours. There is a primitive camp site but it's usually occupied. Trails are well kept and the St. Johns river is great to hike along. The wildlife is awesome. Recently flooded but has soaked up nicely!

Susan Zetscha

Long drive up a bad road to a parking lot full of beer g trucks and heavy equipment. Don't know what they are doing, but it's not conducive to birding.