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Saint Lucie Inlet State Park
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Saint Lucie Inlet State Park
4810 S.E. Cove Road
Stuart, Florida 34997
Phone: 772-219-1880
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| State Park Overview: |
| This classic Florida barrier island is accessible only by boat, but it is worth the ride. A boardwalk takes visitors across mangrove forests and hammocks of live oaks, cabbage palms, paradise trees, and wild limes to a neatly preserved Atlantic beach. During the summer months, the island is an important nesting area for loggerhead, leatherback, and green turtles. They come ashore at night to dig holes in the beach sand where they lay their eggs. The preserve is a favorite for nature students interested in learning about the native flora and fauna of Florida barrier islands. Visitors come to swim, sunbathe, or picnic at the pavilion on the quiet beach. Others make the trip for the great surf fishing. Snorkeling and scuba diving are also popular activities. Located at Port Salerno, on the Intracoastal Waterway, 2/3 of a mile south of the inlet. |
| Nature of the Area: |
| Many species of wildlife may be observed at St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park, including bobcats, otters, raccoons and more. Morning and late afternoon are the best times to see most wildlife, since it is when they are feeding and most active. The park's varied habitats provide excellent opportunities for birding enthusiasts to view many different species of birdlife. The park is part of the Great Florida Birding Trail. St. Lucie is also a very good place to see wading birds and shorebirds including Great Blue Herons, Brown Pelicans, White Ibis and the Purple Plover. |
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| Trails: |
| A 3,330-foot boardwalk meanders from the dock to the beach. Along the way, you will traverse two coastal hammocks. The skunk-like aroma is from the white stopper, a tropical tree. Some of the common plants observed along the way are live oak, cabbage palm, paradise tree, wild lime and several species of native fern. Along the beach, you will see gray nicker-bean, coin vine and federally-listed plants such as the beach star. |
| Picnicking: |
| A covered picnic shelter is available with 8 picnic tables and 2 grills, within sight of the beach, for your enjoyment. |
| Swimming: |
| The water temperature varies from the mid to upper eighties in the summer, to mid to lower seventies in the winter. Riptides can occur on days with strong onshore winds. There are no lifeguards on duty. |
| Fishing and Hunting: |
| There are several good areas for fishing in the park. From the docks: Snook, Snapper and Sheepshead are regularly hooked. From the beach: Snook, Pompano and Bluefish are caught. Offshore on the reef: Cobia, Snapper and Mackerel are regular catches. A saltwater fishing license is required. |
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| St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park is located in Port Salerno, on the Intracoastal Waterway, 2/3 of a mile south of the inlet. |
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