North Buck Lake Scrub Sanctuary
Hours of operation: Monday through Sunday, day use only.
North Buck Lake Scrub Sanctuary includes 181 acres of woodlands and wetlands adjacent to the 9,000 acres Buck Lake Conservation Area managed by the St. Johns River Water Management District. Along the trails, visitors can observe the variety of protected natural communities that support many species of plant and animal.
![Horse riding trail sign on post Horse riding trail sign on post](/images/default-source/eel-program/north-buck-lake-scrub-sanctuary/horseriding.jpg?sfvrsn=2dbe41f8_7)
![Trail through brush Trail through brush](/images/default-source/eel-program/north-buck-lake-scrub-sanctuary/trail.jpg?sfvrsn=a2ad16d2_7)
![Wide Trail through brush Wide Trail through brush](/images/default-source/eel-program/north-buck-lake-scrub-sanctuary/widetrail.jpg?sfvrsn=9c0ef496_7)
![Two Trails in scrub area Two Trails in scrub area](/images/default-source/eel-program/north-buck-lake-scrub-sanctuary/twotrails.jpg?sfvrsn=702c2c88_7)
![Stream going through lush flora Stream going through lush flora](/images/default-source/eel-program/north-buck-lake-scrub-sanctuary/path.jpg?sfvrsn=c1456d63_7)
![Entrance to North Buck Lake Scrub Sanctuary Entrance to North Buck Lake Scrub Sanctuary](/images/default-source/eel-program/north-buck-lake-scrub-sanctuary/entrance.jpg?sfvrsn=835fd554_7)
Activities
Equestrian
Geocaching
Hiking
Wildlife Viewing
Do's and Don'ts
- Hunting is prohibited.
- Do not feed, disturb, or harm wildlife.
- Pets, smoking, alcohol, and motorized vehicles are prohibited. No Hunting allowed.
- Stay on the trail for personal safety and protection of the natural environment.
- Removal of plants, animals, archeological, or cultural resources is prohibited.
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