A river or lake surrounded by dense green trees with a partly cloudy sky reflected in the water.

Keeping old Florida wild

51 acres of oak hammock and boardwalk trails, a bird sanctuary with 20+ birds of prey, preserved by an all-volunteer Friends group.

𖤓 Admission is free

⏱︎ Tuesday - Sunday, 10am - 5pm

➤ 2750 Park Trail Ln, Clearwater FL 33759

About Us

A volunteer-run, 501(c)(3) nonprofit

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Moccasin Lake is one of the last large, undeveloped stretches of habitat left in Florida's most built-up county. Our all-volunteer board works to protect it, fund its programs, and keep it open and free for everyone.

Meet our officers →

What to see

𖠰 Trails & boardwalks

Under a canopy of mature oaks, with ponds and Moccasin Lake.

𓅓 Birds of prey sanctuary

Home to non-releasable resident hawks, owls, vultures, and eagles.

✿ Gardens & wildlife

A pollinator garden, gopher tortoises, and more along the trail.

Upcoming events

20+ ways to get involved

From trail stewards to grant writers, there is a place for everyone at Moccasin Lake.