- left Little Tomoka River Basin area 284.9 km² Source Tomoka Farms | Length 32 km Basin area 284.9 km² | |
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Florida wingnuts trip to the river grill on the tomoka river ormond beach florida 1 3 2015
The Tomoka River is a north-flowing river in Volusia County, Florida, United States. It drains an area of about 110 square miles (280 km2) and has a length of 19.6 miles (31.5 km).
Contents
- Florida wingnuts trip to the river grill on the tomoka river ormond beach florida 1 3 2015
- Map of Tomoka river Florida USA
- Tomoka river dolphin rescue seaworld orlando
- GeographyEdit
- Manatee sanctuaryEdit
- Paddling trailEdit
- References
Map of Tomoka river, Florida, USA
Tomoka river dolphin rescue seaworld orlando
GeographyEdit
The Tomoka rises in the forests of Volusia County between Port Orange and Daytona Beach at an elevation of 23 feet (7.0 m). The river then flows north-northeast, passing through the cities of Daytona Beach and Ormond Beach until it empties into the Halifax River. Near its mouth the river passes through the Tomoka Marsh Aquatic Preserve and Tomoka State Park. It also runs next to the Ormond Beach Municipal Airport and Addison Blockhouse Historic State Park.
Manatee sanctuaryEdit
The river and several of its tributaries (Strickland, Thompson and Dodson Creek) are designated as a manatee sanctuary. Other threatened species that inhabit the river basin include the wood stork and Atlantic salt marsh snake. The bald eagle can also be found in and around the river basin.
Paddling trailEdit
There is a 13 miles (21 km) long designated paddling trail from the Riverbend Nature Park to the Tomoka State Park. This trail is unusual as it actually leads 4 miles (6.4 km) upstream from the put-in point, until the river becomes too narrow to continue, then turns around to continue 8 miles (13 km) to the end. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection recommends this paddling trail for beginners.