Princess Place Preserve

Princess Place Preserve, with its rich history and 1500 pristine acres, attracts nature enthusiasts from near and far. It provides a glimpse of old Florida. Visitors can take in its splendor while on one of the many hiking trails, fishing the salt marshes along the Matanzas River and Pellicer Creek, or camping out under the stars. The preserve is a popular spot for horse enthusiasts, with an equestrian campsite and plenty of trails that make it is easy to embrace nature while enjoying a ride.

This beautiful 1,500-acre preserve is situated in the northern part of Flagler County. It was purchased by Henry Cutting in 1886 and passed on to his widow Angela Mills Cutting Worden, who eventually married Boris Scherbatoff, an exiled Russian prince. Angela assumed the title of princess and it was then that the once named "Cherokee Grove" came to be known as "Princess Place." The original lodge, built by Henry Cutting, stills stands as Flagler County's oldest intact structure. It is also home to Florida's very first in-ground swimming pool.

There are Lodge tours Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. on a first come first serve basis. There is no reservations for the tours, simply meet the Rangers at the Lodge at 2pm. Camping check-in is from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Ranger Station. For more information about camping or pavilion rentals, call Parks and Recreation at 386-313-4020.

Resources

Amenity Details

Birding – Great Florida Birding & Wildlife Trail
Canoeing/Kayaking Ramp
Eco-Cottages (Advance Reservations Only)
Equestrian Primitive Camping (Advance Reservations Only)
Equestrian Trails - Unpaved
Hiking/Nature Trails – Paved & Unpaved
Historic Lodge Tours – Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays 2pm
Picnic Pavilion (Rentable)
Primitive Nonprofit Organizations Tent Camping (Advance Reservations Only)
Primitive Tent Camping (Advance Reservations Only)
Restroom Facilities/Bathhouse

Reservations

Catalog - Flagler County, FL (rec1.com)

Rehabbed Eaglet Released

May 21, 2018 – The eagle population at Princess Place Preserve increased by one on Friday when a rehabilitated male fledgling was released at the county park.

05-21-2018 Press Release: Rehabbed eaglet released at Princess Place, local eaglet fledgling also flies(PDF, 345KB)