🌤 Weather at Lake June-in-Winter Scrub Preserve State Park by season
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52–90 °F | 69–93 °F | 57–91 °F | 48–78 °F |
Each range runs from the coldest monthly average low to the warmest monthly average high in that season (1991-2020 climate normals), measured at Archbold Bio Stn, 8 mi away, elevation 140 ft. Conditions at the park can differ from the station, especially where elevation differs — check a forecast before you go.
Activities
During their time at Lake June-in-Winter Scrub Preserve State Park, guests can enjoy several outdoor recreational pursuits. Outlined below are just a few examples of what you can do during your time there.
Fishing and boating at Lake June-in-Winter Scrub Preserve State Park
Spanning 3,500-acres, Lake June-in-Winter, is a beautiful freshwater lake that offers guests fabulous opportunities for fishing and paddling. Fishing is permitted within specifically designated areas, while kayaks and canoes can be launched on the shoreline by hand. You can choose to fish either on the shoreline or in your watercraft. Depending on which method you decide upon, you may require a fishing license. So it is best to contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to ascertain if you do.
Hiking at Lake June-in-Winter Scrub Preserve State Park
For those who enjoy hiking, the park provides plenty of opportunities to get your heart rate going. This is especially true on the sugar sand trails and sandy fire lanes, which provide tough desert ecosystems of scrub habitat and pine flatwoods to negotiate. If you attempt any of the trails that take you through this harsh environment then be sure to wear a hat, plenty of sunscreen and proper hiking footwear. Also bring lots of water and a cell phone for emergencies as well. Should that sound a bit too adventurous for you, guests can tackle the much easier Tomoka Run Trail. A comparatively short trail loop, it takes you to a stream that cuts through scrub and pine flatwoods to the fringes of a bay head. Flanked by bay trees, lush ferns and wild azaleas, along the way you will see Tannic creeks bubbling as a result of the park’s underground springs.
Picnicking at Lake June-in-Winter Scrub Preserve State Park
The park has a lovely picnic area that resides upon an open grassy hill that looks out to Lake June-in-Winter. While there, visitors can also choose to walk down the hill and along the edge of the shore. You will find several picnic tables in this area and a pavilion. Although there are no operational grills.
Birding at Lake June-in-Winter Scrub Preserve State Park
If you are into birding, the park is an exceptional destination in which to practice this hobby. Designated as a destination that lies within the Great Florida Birding Trail’s east section, the park has six distinct natural ecosystems overall. Collectively they house around 100 different bird species. Many of which reside within it throughout the year. Depending on when you visit and where you go in the park, you might see the Florida scrub-jay. You may also spot the red-shouldered hawk, owls and southern bald eagle too. Ospreys are a common spot too. While ibis, heron, pileated woodpeckers and egrets usually feed around the shoreline’s shallow waters.
Nature & Wildlife
As well as the birds, the park is home to a wide range of flora and fauna species. The park’s landscape includes scrub, mesic flatwoods, lakes and wetlands, which provide a natural habitat for a range of animals. This includes the likes of bobcats, black bears and otters, as well as endangered species like the gopher tortoise and Florida sand skink. During your time at the park you can also expect to see raccoons and white-tailed deer, as well as ducks, alligators and snakes. You are most likely to encounter this wildlife in the early mornings and the period just before and after sunset.
Pets at Lake June-in-Winter Scrub Preserve State Park
Service animals are welcome to join you at the park. However, conditions on the presence of domestic pets do apply. To find out more about what they are, it is worth contacting the park’s main office.
Camping at Lake June-in-Winter Scrub Preserve State Park
Unfortunately there is no camping available at the park itself. However, within an easy drive of it you will find several other campgrounds you can stay at. This includes the Lake Placid Campground, Camp Florida RV Resort and Cypress Isle RV Park & Marina. Between them they offer an excellent range of accommodation options that include RV and trailer sites which come with full hookups for electricity, sewage and water. They also have rustic cabins and primitive tent sites as well as group and youth camping facilities too. Depending on which campground you stay at, facilities may include restrooms with flush toilets and hot showers, laundry, a dump station, playground, swimming pool and convenience store.
Park Location
Lake June-in-Winter Scrub Preserve State Park 630 Daffodil Street Lake Placid, FL 33852 Phone: 850.245.2157 Website
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Video
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🐾 Dogs & Pets at Lake June-in-Winter Scrub Preserve State Park
- Pets allowed? statewide rule
- Domestic pets are welcome in many Florida State Parks — on hiking trails, in picnic areas and campgrounds — but only in designated areas.
- Leash rule statewide rule
- Leashes may not exceed 6 feet; pets must be under physical control at all times.
- Beaches & swim areas statewide rule
- Pets are not permitted on beaches, boardwalks or playgrounds, or in bathing areas — swimming pets can be viewed as prey by alligators.
- Cabins & lodging statewide rule
- Pets are not allowed in any state park buildings, cabins or cabin areas.
- Statewide exceptions statewide rule
- Pets prohibited at several parks including Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs (free kennels at the entrance), Weeki Wachee Springs and Egmont Key; in campgrounds pets must be confined in the camping unit 11 p.m.-7 a.m.
Are dogs allowed at Lake June-in-Winter Scrub Preserve State Park?
Domestic pets are welcome in many Florida State Parks — on hiking trails, in picnic areas and campgrounds — but only in designated areas. Individual parks can post stricter rules — check signage on arrival.
Rules verified July 2026 via floridastateparks.org. More: Florida state parks guide · Dog rules in all 50 states compared
🐻 Wildlife at Lake June-in-Winter Scrub Preserve State Park: What to Watch For — and Watch Out For
Worth watching for: This 845-acre preserve protects sand scrub, one of Florida's most endangered natural communities, and the park's official page confirms it is home to the endemic Florida scrub-jay along with the Florida scrub lizard, Florida mouse, gopher tortoise and eastern indigo snake. Ospreys and bald eagles are frequently sighted along the three miles of lakefront, while white-tailed deer, bobcat and black bear are occasionally seen.
Watch out for: The park itself notes black bears are occasionally seen here, so follow FWC's statewide bear guidance: never feed a bear, keep food and garbage secured, and if a bear approaches, give it a clear escape path and scare it off with loud noise rather than running. FWC also notes alligators live in fresh water in all 67 Florida counties — when fishing from the lakeshore or launching a canoe, keep your distance and stay alert near the water's edge between dusk and dawn.
Are there bears at Lake June-in-Winter Scrub Preserve State Park?
Yes — see above for where they occur in the park and how to behave. Sightings are a normal part of a healthy park; incidents are rare when visitors keep distance and store food properly.
Wildlife information verified July 2026 via floridastateparks.org.
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