Peck Lake Park is a 70-acre preserve in Hobe Sound that offers several areas to picnic as well as a short (just under a mile) walk out to the Indian River Lagoon. This nature trail out to the estuary is mostly boardwalk, but does include some natural trail. Pay attention to your surroundings at this park as you can experience pine flatwoods, baygall wetlands, oak hammock and plenty of breathtaking mangrove forest. The end of the trail is an expansive deck area with a covered pavilion where you can rest and watch the lagoon for any manatees, sea turtles, birds, or dolphins that may cruise by. And listen closely, you can hear the ocean waves breaking on the beach on the other side of the barrier island that is part of the Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge.

Please follow Leave No Trace and keep our natural areas in Martin County healthy, clean, and enjoyable for everyone.

Amenities at this site include: 

• Multiple covered picnic areas
• Accessible bathrooms
• Covered pavilion and picnic tables at the end of the trail
• Lagoon shoreline access from stairs on dock at the end of the trail
• Dog Friendly- Please follow the rules of BARK Ranger

More about this site:

Included as an accessible site on Wheel the World 

Part of the Explore Natural Martin Eco Trail , an interactive passport featuring our best natural areas.

Recognized as a wildlife hotspot on the Great Florida Birding Trail 

Paddle trail site on the Martin County Designated Paddling Trail

 

Experience this preserve: 

Exploring on your own? Check out this site on  All Trails to navigate and learn more!

For fun and free guided experiences at preserves like this, check out Explore Natural Martin, Martin County’s ecotourism program

For paddle rentals or tours check out Explore Natural Martin’s paddle page 

For boat rentals or tours check out Explore Natural Martin’s boating page