Welcome to Lake County Water Authority, FL

Effective immediately please see the following changes to the Hickory Point Pavilion rental process:

Reservations can not be confirmed until the application has been received, approved by Parks & Water Resources, the deposit is paid in full, and rules and regulations have been signed. The application is available on the website or the Parks & Water Resources office.
Please mail or deliver the completed rental application along with payment.
We accept cash, check, or money orders. If bringing cash, please bring the exact amount, as we are unable to make change. We do not accept credit or debit cards. Make check or money order payable to Lake County Water Authority. Please include driver's license number and phone number on the check.
Please allow 3-4 weeks for deposits paid with cash.

Camping / Canoes / Kayaks Availability:

Applications must be submitted two business days prior to the day of use.

Camping is available at the following preserves: Lake Norris Conservation Area, Flat Island Preserve and Sawgrass Island.

Kayaks and canoes are available at the following preserves:
Crooked River Preserve: There are 2 kayaks and 3 canoes available
Flat Island Preserve: There are 4 canoes available
Lake Norris Conservation Area: There are 4 canoes available
Scrub Point Preserve: There are 4 kayaks available
Hickory Point Park: There are 11 kayaks available

You can use your own kayaks and canoes at any time.

In keeping with the Water Authority’s legislative mission for “controlling and conserving freshwater resources in Lake County,” and “preserving, protecting, and improving the fish and aquatic wildlife of the county,” the Citizens Advisory Committee on Conservation recommended in 1987 that LCWA acquire sites within Lake County needing protection.

Objectives of the Lake County Water Authority :

Conservation of our unique and irreplaceable natural resources by protecting the lands containing such biodiversity.
Utilization of these conservation lands for compatible public recreational activity.
Since 1989, the Water Authority has acquired over 7,500 acres for protection, either through purchase or donation. Of the 7,500 acres, approximately 79% are considered wetlands and the remaining 21% uplands support recreational opportunities.