Blue Cypress Lake

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Blue Cypress Lake
Image:Blue cypress trees.jpg Cypress trees in Blue Cypress Lake
Location	Fellsmere, Florida
Coordinates	27°45′15″N, 80°44′37″WCoordinates: 27°45′15″N, 80°44′37″W
Primary outflows	St. Johns River
Basin countries	United States
Surface area	6,500 acres (26 km²)
Average depth	8 ft (2 m)

Blue Cypress Lake 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 home to the origin of the St. Johns River. It is beleved that the source is on the northeastern portion of the lake. The lake is over 6,500 acres (26 km²) in size, 21 mi (34 km) in circumference, and has an average depth of 8 feet (2 m). The lake is 2,100 acres (8.7 km²) larger than Lake Washington, 27 mi (43 km) 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 Middletons Fishing Camp is 4 mi (6 km) off Florida State Road 60 More details below.

[edit] Middletons Fishing Camp

Middleton's Fish Camp is the only fish camp on Blue Cypress Lake. The camp offers cabins, free primitive (tent) camping, kayak and boat rentals, bait shop, ice, drinks and snack food. A boat ramp, dock, picnic area and restrooms are adjacent at the Lakefront Park. The camp is located at the westernmost point of the lake. This fish camp is located in a hamlet named Blue Cypress Village, which has only 3 streets, 73rd Place, 73rd Lane, and 73rd Manor. It is 24 mi (39 km) from Fellsmere by road.

[edit] Geography

Blue Cypress Lake is located at 27°45′15″N, 80°44′37″W. It is the headwaters of the St. Johns River. The lake is 21 mi (34 km) in diameter and it is over 6,500 acres (26 km²) in size. It is directly west of Fellsmere, 11 miles away. To the north is Palm Bay, to the west is Yeehaw Junction, and to the east is Fellsmere.

[edit] See also

v • d • e Municipalities and communities of Indian River County, Florida
County seat: Vero Beach
Cities	Fellsmere \| Sebastian \| Vero Beach	Image:Map of Florida highlighting Indian River County.svg
Towns	Indian River Shores \| Orchid
CDPs	Florida Ridge \| Gifford \| North Beach \| Roseland \| South Beach \| Vero Beach South \| Wabasso \| Wabasso Beach \| West Vero Corridor \| Winter Beach
Communities	Vero Lake Estates