


Small coastal plain preserve featuring meandering Cottonwood Creek, marshy oxbows, cypress and tupelo stands — excellent for intimate landscape, water reflections, birdlife and macro moss/lichen shots. Best light is golden hour and after rain for saturated colors and mirror-like creek reflections. Easy, flat trails and boardwalks with roadside parking at 815 Cottonwood Rd; typically free entry. Weekday mornings have fewer visitors and more bird activity; bring insect repellent and waterproof/cle



Small coastal plain preserve featuring meandering Cottonwood Creek, marshy oxbows, cypress and tupelo stands — excellent for intimate landscape, water reflections, birdlife and macro moss/lichen shots. Best light is golden hour and after rain for saturated colors and mirror-like creek reflections. Easy, flat trails and boardwalks with roadside parking at 815 Cottonwood Rd; typically free entry. Weekday mornings have fewer visitors and more bird activity; bring insect repellent and waterproof/cle