Betty and Crawford Rainwater Perdido River Preserve

The 2,300-acre preserve is open from dawn to dusk year round, but may be closed periodically while controlled burns or other management activities are being conducted. The preserve parking area and trailhead are located at 5955 Hurst Hammock Road. Visitors should always stay on marked trails. Located only 30 minutes from downtown Pensacola, it is easy for the public to enjoy the natural beauty of this hidden gem. The Betty and Crawford Rainwater Perdido River Nature Preserve protects more than 14 miles of shoreline along the Perdido River on the Florida-Alabama state line. The preserve has been one of many regional projects receiving grants from programs such as the Longleaf Stewardship Fund, which is supported by Gulf Power along with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and other partners. More than 400 acres of the Perdido preserve was restored with grants in recent years.