The 245-acre award winning park features:
•More than three miles of trails and boardwalks.
•Five unique ecosystems: hardwood hammocks, sand pine scrub, pine flatwoods, willow marsh and lake shore.
•Interpretive programming on a variety of environmental and natural history topics.
•Part of the Great Florida Birding Trail.
•Annual butterfly count with the North American Butterfly Association.
•Bird of prey aviary.
•Guided tours, group rentals and overnight camping facilities available.
•Picnic areas, playground and gift shop.
General Information:
Camping
Accommodations for overnight camping are available in designated areas of the preserve. Campsites may be rented only by youth groups such as Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, church youth groups, public and private schools and home schooling groups. The cost of a campsite is $50 for a 24 hour period. Six rustic cabins are also available with the rental of a campsite for the additional cost of $25 per cabin. Each cabin has five bunk beds (sleeps ten per cabin). Two cabins are handicap accessible. Campground areas include the use of a fire circle (permit required). Groups can rent one campsite or a few campsites depending on their needs. Call (727) 893-7326 for more information.
Day Rentals
Boyd Hill Nature Preserve offers a natural, picturesque setting with a variety of options for individuals, groups and businesses looking for a unique location for an event, meeting or retreat. Work sessions, team building events and just taking a quiet break from the business of the day are easily accommodated under the towering pines of Boyd Hill. Rental options include:
Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
1101 Country Club Way South
St. Petersburg, FL 33705
Phone: 727-893-7326
Fax: 727-893-7720
Parks Administration Office
1400 19th Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33713
Phone: 727-893-7335
Fax: 727-892-5103
