Shaped by alternating cycles of fire and flood, the Tosohatchee State Reserve is a mosaic of freshwater marshes, swamps, pine flatwoods and hardwood hammocks.

Varied and unique plant communities support abundant wildlife, including rare and endangered species.

The 28,000 acres of Tosohatchee border 19 miles of the St. Johns River in east Orange County. The land was purchased in 1977 under Florida's Environmentally Endangered Lands program in order to preserve its aesthetic qualities and the extensive wetlands that are essential water cleansing and storage areas for the St. Johns River.

Hours of Operation

Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.

Driving Directions

Tosohatchee State Reserve is located on Taylor Creek Road in Christmas (east of Orlando).

Heading east on State Road 50, turn right on Taylor Creek Road and proceed three (3) miles to the park entrance on your left.

From State Road 528 (Bee-line), take the State Road 520 exit and go north on State Road 520 approximately one (1) mile, turn right on Taylor Creek Road and proceed approximately two (2) miles to park entrance on right.

Park Fees

Admission Fees - $2.00 per vehicle for up to 8 people
Pedestrians, Bicyclists, Extra Passengers, Passengers In Vehicles With Holder of Annual Individual Entrance Permit, Members of Organized Groups - Admission Fee $1.00

William Beardall Tosohatchee State Reserve 3365 Taylor Creek Road Christmas, Florida 32709 Phone: 407-568-5893 Fax: Contact Park for Number Park Manager: Charles Matthews