Visiting Lake Beresford Park — Trails, Kayak & Fishing
Quick answer: Lake Beresford Park is at 2100 Fatio Rd, DeLand, FL 32720 — a 211-acre Volusia County park with the Spring-to-Spring Trail trailhead, 8+ miles of paved trail, 4 miles of nature trails, a kayak launch, and a fishing pier. Free admission, dawn to dusk daily.
Plan your visit
Bike the Spring-to-Spring Trail
The paved Spring-to-Spring Trail runs ~3 miles from Lake Beresford Park south to Blue Spring State Park. Flat, shaded sections, perfect for a casual out-and-back. Bring a lock if you're stopping at Blue Spring.
Nature trails
4 miles of natural-surface trails through pine flatwoods and swamp hammock. Less crowded than the paved trail. Bug spray strongly recommended in warm months.
Kayak & canoe
On-site launch on Lake Beresford, which connects via channel to the St. Johns River. No rentals — bring your own boat. Alligators inhabit the lake; keep a safe distance.
Fishing
Fishing pier on the lake. Bass, bream, and catfish are common catches. Florida fishing license required (buy at myfwc.com).
Accessibility
Paved Spring-to-Spring Trail and main picnic areas are ADA accessible. Natural-surface trails vary.
What you'll see
Lake Beresford itself — a small St. Johns River lake fringed with cypress — is the centerpiece. Wading birds (egrets, herons, wood storks), ospreys, and the occasional bald eagle are common. Alligators are resident; follow posted warnings and keep pets leashed away from the water.
The park preserves the approximate site of historic Deerfoot Landing, a 19th-century St. Johns River steamboat stop. Interpretive signage along the main trail references the steamboat era that made this stretch of the river a tourism corridor long before Florida's coastal roads.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lake Beresford Park?
- 2100 Fatio Rd, DeLand, FL 32720 — about 10 minutes southwest of Downtown DeLand.
- What are the hours?
- Dawn to dusk, every day.
- Is there an admission fee?
- Free — it's a Volusia County park.
- What's the Spring-to-Spring Trail?
- A paved rail-trail running from Lake Beresford Park south to Blue Spring State Park — about 3 miles, fully paved, popular for biking and walking. The trailhead is at Lake Beresford Park.
- Can I launch a kayak or canoe?
- Yes — the park has a kayak/canoe launch on Lake Beresford, which connects to the St. Johns River. Bring your own boat; no rental on-site.
- Is the park wheelchair accessible?
- The paved Spring-to-Spring Trail and main picnic areas are ADA-accessible. Natural-surface nature trails vary.
- Where should I park?
- Free on-site parking at the trailhead lot. On summer weekends lots can get busy with cyclists — arrive early.
- Can I fish here?
- Yes — there's a fishing pier on Lake Beresford. Florida fishing license required (buy at myfwc.com).
Sources
Visitor information last verified April 2026. Trail hours, kayak launch conditions, and fishing rules change — confirm at volusia.org parks or the Friends of Volusia Trails guide.