Tiger Bay State Forest - Hunter's Trail Road

Tiger Bay State Forest is located in east-central Florida and spans about 30,000 acres. Tiger Bay State Forest got its name because of the large wetland that supplies Daytona Beach, DeLand, and other local municipals with water. Tiger Bay State Forest is home to two natural lakes named Indian Lake and Scoggin Lake, and multiple other natural and manmade ponds. These bodies of water bring all types of wildlife; fish, gators, bears, deer, panthers, birds, and insects to the area. Tiger Bay State Forest allows visitors to take in the sights, smells, and sounds of nature by camping, hiking, biking, horseback riding, picnicking, boating, and hunting. Hunter's Trail Road takes explorers through bright green plants and trees as if the trail was parting the forest. The trail crosses over swamp drainage pipes from Middle Haw Creek and the aquifer in Tiger Bay State Forest. Hunter's Trail Road will have some shallow water and mud crossings that AWD cars may find a challenge during hurricane season. Be on the lookout for wildlife such as gators sunning themselves just to the side of the trail.