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Captain Forster Hammock Preserve

Vero Beach, Florida

Welcome to Captain Forster Hammock Preserve in Vero Beach, Florida. This preserve is named for a 19th century German immigrant to the region who had a career in agriculture. Come out and explore the trails and see 6 different distinct natural communities, sandy beach, both hydric and mature oak hammock, both depression and tidal grove wetland, and coastal strand.

To contact the park office please call 772-226-1875.

Indian River County Park Ordinances

*Unless otherwise posted all parks open at 7:00 a.m. and close at dusk.

*The following are prohibited; alcohol, camping, defacing public property, fires, golfing, horseback riding, littering, overnight camping, pets, remote control aircraft.

*Remember that sea turtles are protected by the laws of both the United States and the state of Florida.

Please respect these rules, the parks, and all local, State of Florida, and United States Statutes.

111.00 acresabout 84 football fields
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Acreage111.00
Managed byIndian River County
Address8650 Jungle Trail, Vero Beach, FL 32963
Coordinates27.750238, -80.399063
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