Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek

Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek is an 8,000-acre preserve in Haines City with diverse habitats including scrub forest, sandhill, and flatwoods connected by sugar sand trails. The property encompasses multiple natural communities and offers both hiking and equestrian pathways along Lake Wales Ridge.

The Lake Wales Ridge formed through geological processes spanning millions of years, establishing a distinct environment for rare species adaptation. This natural foundation continues to shape the preserve's ecology and the organisms thriving within it.

The preserve serves as a living classroom where researchers actively document plant and animal species found nowhere else on Earth. Visitors encounter these rare organisms while walking through their natural habitat.

The preserve maintains roughly 15 miles of hiking and equestrian trails suitable for various skill levels. On-site camping facilities allow visitors to spend multiple days exploring the different landscapes.

The preserve protects 15 distinct natural communities spanning from elevated scrub zones to floodplain marshes. This ecological patchwork supports specialized species adapted to specific conditions within each habitat type.

Location: Florida

Website: https://floridastateparks.org/index.php/catfish-creek

GPS coordinates: 28.01530,-81.44030

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:02