Waccasassa Bay Preserve is a unique state park that comprises over 19,000 acres of tidal marshes that stretch over 20 miles of shoreline. The confines of the marshes and creeks create a estuarine habitat for much of Florida’s threatened and endangered wildlife. If you are a lover of nature, this treasure of a state park should not be missed. Take a look at all it has to offer.

Location
Waccasassa Bay Preserve State Park is located on the western coast of Florida. It is a salt marsh that extends from Cedar Key to Yankee Town. This state park is accessible only by boat. Access points for this island are located along County Road 40 and County Road 326.

Birding
If you like to observe our avian friends, then you will love visiting this …show more content…
There are many other forms of wildlife that live at the park. Since the area is mostly undeveloped, the wildlife who live there remain mostly undisturbed. So, a visit to this park will give you the rare opportunity to see the wildlife in a non-captive state. Some of the animals that are frequently at the park include alligators, otters,dolphins. Osprey, raccoons, and deer. Although their presence is less frequent, you might also get a chance to see manatees, Florida black bears, bobcats, and gray …show more content…
You can take a canoe or kayak and travel along the creeks and shallow waters at the park. Although there are no launches within the preserve, you can easily find them from CR 40 in Yankeetown, CR 326 in Gulf Hammock, or the city marina in Cedar Key. As you travel by boat around the area, you will have the opportunity to see much of the threatened and endangered wildlife that live at the preserve. Many boaters have caught glimpses of manatees and black bears as well as numerous species of birds. If you do not have your own boat, you can rent one in Cedar