Lake Dexter is a bulge in the wide and easy-flowing Saint Johns River. Primarily composed of hardwood swamp, some sand pine scrubland can be found in the area. Numerous small islands, larger Kimball Island and several old Indian shell mounds are protected here. No trails or old roads exist.
Boats are the usual way to visit the area.
The paddling is easy and from over the gunwale of a canoe I've seen some of best scenery in the Ocala National Forest. Sadly, the Florida Wilderness Act of 1983 made an exception to the rule and allows motorboats in Alexander Springs Creek.