Location: In northeastern Duval County, about 12 miles north of downtown Jacksonville. It adjoins the National Park Service’s Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, the Nassau River-St. Johns River Marshes Aquatic Preserve and the city of Jacksonville’s Betz-Tiger Point and Cedar Point properties.

Description: The preserve protects one of the largest contiguous areas of uplands left in Duval County. These uplands are important to the water quality of the Nassau and St. Johns rivers and include mesic flatwoods, xeric hammock, scrubby flatwoods, dome swamp, tidal marshes, cypress domes and four different creek and marsh systems. The Florida Park Service manages the land for resource-based recreation and protection of natural and cultural resources, and works in a unique partnership with the District and Coastal and Aquatic Managed Areas to help ensure the protection of water quality in this ecologically signifigant area.

Wildlife viewing: Hawks, owls, eagles, wood storks and wading birds have been spotted in the salt marsh, pine flatwoods and scattered cypress domes. Scenic natural vistas are complemented by other rare plants and animals.

Recreational activities: Hiking, horseback riding, bicycling, wildlife viewing, fishing, canoeing, kyaking and ranger-led interpretive programs.

Call Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park at (904) 696-5980 or Talbot Islands State Parks at (904) 251-2320.