Oscar Scherer State Park

Oscar Scherer State Park

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Location: On US 41, 2 miles south of Osprey.
Facilities: Full-facility campsites, primitive camping area (tents only) for youth/adult groups, beach, boat ramp (canoes and kayaks only), canoe/kayak rentals, multi-use trails, nature trail with butterfly gardens (é), pavilions, picnic areas, 3 playgrounds (é), restrooms (é), showers, visitors/nature center.
Activities: Camping, canoeing/kayaking, freshwater and saltwater fishing, swimming, snorkeling, hiking, bicycling, wildlife viewing, guided canoe tours, interpretive programs.
Special Features: Park's extensive scrubby flatwoods provide habitat for the threatened Florida scrub-jay as well as other declining species, including the gopher tortoise, gopher frog, and indigo snake.
Address: 1843 S Tamiami Trail
Osprey, FL 34229
Phone: 941-483-5956;
Fax: 941-480-3007;
Web: www.floridastateparks.org/oscarscherer
Size: 1,377 acres land; 4.5 acres water.

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