Guana River Dam
About the Business
The Guana River Dam, located at 505 Guana River Road in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, is part of the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTM Research Reserve). This dynamic and ever-changing reserve is home to a variety of interconnected habitats, from the ocean to the forests, teeming with diverse plant and animal life. As one of 30 National Estuarine Research Reserves in the country, the GTM Research Reserve is dedicated to protecting and preserving this unique ecosystem for future generations.
Visitors to the Guana River Dam can explore the reserve's resources, volunteer, or donate to support its conservation efforts. The reserve offers a range of activities and educational opportunities for all ages, including guided tours, wildlife viewing, and research opportunities. The Friends of the GTM Reserve, a nonprofit organization, helps to maintain and support the reserve's mission of conservation and education.
The winter issue of The Estuary Examiner features articles on the reserve's volunteers, mangrove expansion, and documentation of the flora and fauna within the GTM Research Reserve. Visitors are encouraged to enjoy, share, and protect this special landscape, and to learn more about how they can get involved in its preservation.
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Location & Phone number
505 Guana River Rd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082, United States
Hours open
Monday:
4:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday:
4:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday:
4:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday:
4:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday:
4:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday:
4:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday:
4:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Reviews
"I love this place, if you're on the water it's beautiful. Kayaking is the best way to see this area. Boats are allowed with a 9.9hp or smaller. It's also a place that a lot of birdwatchers go. It's not uncommon to see a Bald Eagle or two. The one caveat is that there is a healthy population of gators there. However, they normally keep their distance from kayakers. The restrooms were renovated in 2019."
"Always enjoy fishing early in the morning"
"Amazing place to explore nature close to St Augustine"
"We had a wonderful late afternoon walk. A ranger had shown us a great way and do we even saw an Alligator and a bat house."
"This is a neat place for kids to experience nature. We didn't get in the water, but there were a lot of people fishing and swimming in the river's edge. We went on the Sensory Hike and saw armadillos. Some of the trails were flooded out, so we didn't get to do as much as we wanted, but we will definitely be back. Side note, we were surprised by how nice the facilities were when the kids needed the bathroom."
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