Cypress Creek Nature Preserve Tampa
18000 Lizards Tail Rd, Tampa, FL 33647, United States
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About This Campsite
Cypress Creek Nature Preserve - Tampa
Cypress Creek Nature Preserve in Tampa is a hidden gem for nature lovers and hikers seeking a peaceful escape amidst urban surroundings. Although detailed address information is not provided, the preserve is known to be nestled between the I-75 and I-275 highways, providing a sanctuary teeming with wildlife and scenic trails.Features and Amenities
- Trails: The preserve hosts about 4 miles of trails including three main paths—red, yellow, and blue. These trails weave through diverse landscapes such as pine flatlands, oak hammocks, and palm forests. Some parts can get muddy, especially after rain, so it's advisable to wear waterproof or old shoes.
- Wildlife: Visitors can enjoy a variety of wildflowers, birds, butterflies, and biodiversity, indicative of Florida’s natural allure.
- Parking and Picnic Areas: The parking lot is small but usually sufficient, complemented by picnic tables, bike racks, and a park information kiosk.
- Pet Friendly: While biking is not permitted, the preserve welcomes pets, offering ample opportunity for walks and exploration.
Visitor Tips
- Access: The entrance to the trails is a short walk from the parking lot, partly along a busy road, which might be disconcerting due to traffic noise.
- Navigation: The trails can be confusing at intersections with service roads, so lookout for color markers to guide your path.
- Trail Conditions: Be mindful of wet conditions on the trails during or after rain, which can lead to larger puddles and muddy patches.
- Amenities: There are no restrooms or camping facilities at this location, so plan visits accordingly.
Overall Experience
Cypress Creek Nature Preserve offers a serene retreat and beautiful walking trails—notably amidst urban surroundings. While some aspects such as signage and access paths could be improved, the natural beauty and tranquility make it a worthwhile visit. Prepare with appropriate gear, and embark on an adventure filled with the sights and sounds of Florida’s vibrant ecosystems.Photos
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Reviews
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Yvonne Deming
04/26/2024
Once inside, the park is lovely. Lots of wildflowers, butterflies, birds. Decent biodiversity. However, getting to the entrance from the parking lot is very off-putting. It's quite a hike on asphalt with thunderous traffic noise nearby. Signage could be better.
Tyler Boyle
04/28/2024
Cool little spot with a few parking spots and picnic tables. Haven't done the walking trail yet..mainly because the entrance is in a totally different spot from where you park. Very bizarre
Ben Shaw
02/21/2023
A very nice set of trails tucked away in between the 75 and 275 highways. Pet friendly, but not for Biking. You enter the parking off of New Tampa Blvd onto Lizards Trail Rd and then you need to walk the sidewalk to the preserve hiking entrance. The parking lot is small but probably adequate for most of the daily traffic. There are some covered picnic tables, a bike rack, and trash cans as well as the park info kiosk. The walk to the entrance is about a quarter mile but unfortunately part of it does not have a good sidewalk and requires you to walk on Lizards Trail Rd road. Once you get to the entrance off of the New Tampa Blvd sidewalk you are able to connect to a boardwalk which leads to 3 trails (red, yellow, and blue). These trails are all large enough for a service vehicle (most of them you can see the tire tracks from the vehicles) and they don’t have any obstructions other than mud/water here and there. Definitely not recommended to visit this preserve immediately after a rainstorm as it would be a muddy mess. The three trails in total (including the walk from the parking lot) is listed as being 3.22 miles but you will easily make it about 4 miles roundtrip if you do all the loops. While there are some color markers on the trails, there are multiple confusing areas where the trails meet with other service roads that look the same, so be on the lookout for more color markers each time you pass these intersections. Also the trails are shady is some areas but open in others, so sun protection (and bug spray) are recommended.
Michael York
06/07/2022
Update 6/5/22: Wear old shoes if it has rained, trails pretty wet and can't avoid some of the bigger puddles. I thought it was fun. Did the red trail today which was fine, but the yellow trail and blue spur are prettier and a better walk if your time is limited. I noticed some directional arrows today which were helpful. Hiked the yellow trail and blue spur trail on a Saturday afternoon, 3/19/22. Trails were marked and well maintained and not crowded at all. I could see spots that would be wet during the rainy season but were dry at this time. Lots of attractive areas and varied scenery. Pine flatland, oak hammock and even palm forest. Loved it. Just knocked off a star because there are several side "trails" which are not trails but instead access points for maintenance but are not marked so can be confusing. Also, there should be a sign after the boardwalk when walking back to the exit indicating which direction the exit is.
Danette Neely (Danette Neely)
04/05/2019
Park your car. And walk to the south on the right hand side the opening will be upon you. It's up the street, and keep and eye out on the right/ There is an unofficial opening, but sometimes it's flooded out; keep going and you'll see the official opening to the trails. Many miles of beautiful trails. There is no camping, restrooms, use of bikes or fires. Not at this location.