Deep Creek Preserve is located in DeSoto County. The area serves as a water conservation resource and offers opportunities for a range of activities. It is located at 10797 SW Peace River Street in Arcadia. It is part of the

Southwest Florida Water Management District The Southwest Florida Water Management District (or SWFWMD, pronounced as "swiftmud" based on the word acronym) is one of five regional agencies directed by Florida state law to protect and preserve water resources. Established in 1961, the agen ...

. Habitats include pine flatwoods, freshwater marsh, and wet prairie. There are also ridges of oak scrub and scrubby flatwoods.https://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/recreation/deep-creek-preserve

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Southwest Florida Water Management District reserves Protected areas of DeSoto County, Florida {{DeSotoCountyFL-geo-stub