Chandler Slough is a beautiful tract of cypress swamp, oak and cabbage palm hammocks and marsh habitats. This is a great spot to watch wildlife, including wading birds and waterfowl, and hikers can also access the Florida National Scenic Trail which runs through the property.

To the south, overhanging oak limbs frame a view of the Old Kissimmee River as it winds its way between Telex and Yates marshes. You can also visit Seaboard Marsh to the north by boat. Watch for bluegill beds in the spring and summer in the shallows of the riverside.

Yates Marsh, accessible by car, also features a section of the Florida Trail.

Hunting is managed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Visit myfwc.com for hunting dates, regulations and detailed license information.

For more information, please call the District Recreation Hotline at 866-433-6312 or email recreation@sfwmd.gov.

Directions

Trailheads for this area are located at:

• Chandler Slough: Located on US 98 and Lofton Road.
• Seaboard Marsh North: 57 Boon Dock Rd., Lorida, FL 33857.
• Seaboard Marsh South and S-65E Boat Ramp: Located on Underhill Road.
• Yates Marsh: Located on Lofton Road approximately 5.2 miles west of US 98.

The closest boat ramp for Telex Marsh is located at:

• Platt’s Bluff Public Boat Ramp: 15925 NW 56th St., Okeechobee, FL 34972.