Blue Cypress Lake
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Blue Cypress Lake, originally called Lake Wilmington, is a lake in Indian River County of the Treasure Coast in Florida. It is the largest lake in the Treasure Coast and Indian River County. It is the headwaters lake of the St. Johns River. The sources of water are several creeks from the south (Mudfish Slough, Padget Branch, Holman Canal, and Fisher Creek), two from the west (Trim Creek, Blue Cypress Creek), and Moonshine Bay from the North that flow into the lake. All the water flows out of the lake to the northwest into M Canal and Zigzag Canal. The lake is over Script error: No such module "convert". in size, 21 mi (34 km) in circumference, and has an average depth of Script error: No such module "convert".. The lake is Script error: No such module "convert". larger than Lake Washington, Script error: No such module "convert". north of this lake. The lake's name comes from the blue appearance of the cypress trees as the morning sun's rays reflect off the water. A fishing camp called Blue Cypress Lakeside Cabins is Script error: No such module "convert". off State Road 60. The Blue Cypress Village (about 70 units) is south of the small boat canal from the fish camp.
Amenities on Blue Cypress Lake
Photography and Sightseeing Cruises are available from Blue Cypress Lake Tours.
A boat ramp, dock, picnic area and restrooms are adjacent at the Lakefront Park.
Blue Cypress Lakeside Cabins offers waterfront cabins and manufactured homes to rent daily and weekly. Located at the westernmost point of the lake, this fish camp is located in Blue Cypress Village, a hamlet on the lake which has only 3 streets, 73rd Place, 73rd Lane, and 73rd Manor. It is 24 mi (39 km) from Fellsmere by road.
Geography
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See also
- List of lakes of the St. Johns River
- Lake Washington, FL
- St. Johns River
- Fellsmere, Florida
- Yeehaw Junction, Florida
External links
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