Potts Preserve

This 8,000 acre property, east of Inverness, is part of the Great Florida Birding Trail and runs along the Withlacoochee River and the 30 mile long Tsala Apopka Chain of Lakes on Citrus County's eastern edge. Camping sites are available for equestrian, primitive and backcountry campers. Only a nonpotable water source is available. Free Reservation required.

Recreation Opportunities-
Bicycling:
Approximately 9 miles of multiuse trails.
Bicyclists are required to stay on designated or marked trails.

Birding:
Site located on western section of Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail. Contact Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) for more information.

Boating:
Nearest public boat ramp at end of CR 581.

Camping:
Separate sites available for equestrian, primitive and backcountry camping. Sites have picnic tables, fire rings and/or grills.
A free reservation is required and must be displayed or available at campground. These campsites are accessible only by foot.
These sites have a picnic table and fire ring.
The Eastern Amberwing campsite is located at the south end of the property, and the Holly Tree campsite is located in the northern portion. Please use the property map for reference.

Equestrian:
Approximately 9 miles of multi-use trails.
Riders are required to stay on designated or marked trails.
Each rider must carry proof of horse's current negative Coggins test.
Horse-drawn buggy riding requires a free day-use reservation for buggy access behind locked gate.
Florida law requires equestrians under 16 to wear helmets.

Fishing:
Fishing and frogging allowed throughout year along river.
Contact FWC for license requirements.

Hiking:
Approximately 22 miles open for hiking, including a 4-mile river trail.
Prepare for wet hiking; some trails are excessively wet during certain times of year. Orange blaze symbols indicate primary trail. Blue blazes indicate side trails. Double blaze symbols indicate a sharp turn in trail.

Hunting:
Contact FWC for information regarding license requirements and permits.
FWC rules and regulations must be observed throughout the year.
Non-Wildlife Management Area Public Use Area hunting open year-round in occurrence with applicable state regulations.