Lake Norris Conservation Area offers primitive camping and paddling access to a 2,228-acre property protecting a spectacular darkwater lake and Black Water Creek, a major tributary of the Wekiva River.

The area features a canoe launch trailhead off Lake Norris Road with 4 canoes available for rent through the Lake County Water Authority, plus designated camping areas accessible by reservation (required 48 hours in advance).

Notable for its exceptional osprey nesting habitat with over 100 active nests, the property also provides opportunities for wildlife viewing including black bears, gopher tortoises, and alligators—though paddlers should note that conditions south of the Lake Norris Road bridge are dangerous and impassable.