Loxahatchee River

Florida

This scenic southern river flows through an interesting vegetative landscape which supports a wide range of aquatic and terrestrial fish and wildlife species. The river also provides for an abundance of bird species.

Recreational
Scenic
Wild
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Designated Reach

May 17, 1985. From Riverbend Park downstream to Jonathan Dickinson State Park.

Outstandingly Remarkable Values

Ecology

The Loxahatchee River, a naturally meandering subtropical river, is unique in southeast Florida, because it remains in a largely undeveloped and pristine natural condition. The Northwest Fork of the Loxahatchee River is one of the best remaining example of a south Florida river-swamp. The diversi...Show More

Recreation

The narrow channel of the Northwest Fork of the river and its sinuous, meandering course under a canopy of majestic cypress trees offers the canoeist a challenging and interesting recreational experience. The diverse vegetation and habitats also offer an outstanding opportunity for amateur nature...Show More

Wildlife

The combination of climate, vegetation, and water bodies in the Loxahatchee River watershed has resulted in a high diversity of animal species. In 1965, 267 species, consisting of 169 genera and 78 families, were observed in and along the river and its estuary. Invertebrate and vertebrate aquatic...Show More

Classification/Mileage

Recreational Scenic Wild
Recreational — 0.5 miles; Scenic — 5.8 miles; Wild — 1.3 miles; Total — 7.6 miles.
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