Both hikers and bicyclists share these trails. Due to the specific use of and width, please refrain from riding bikes on the Lester Finley Trail and the South Creek Nature Trail. Both trails are marked to show foot traffic only. Collection of firewood is not allowed, however campers can bring in their own firewood or obtain it at the Ranger Station for a donation to the parks Citizen Support Organization the Friends of Oscar Scherer Park, Inc. who's members work at keeping firewood available. The donations are used to help directly support the park through special projects and improvements to park facilities.
Campfires are subject to being banned during extremely dry conditions.
Please never leave campfire unattended and extinguish completely with water before vacating the site. Canoeing Canoeing South Creek is one of the more popular recreational activities available at the park. Visitors can launch their own canoe or kayak or rent one from the Ranger Station. South Creek is a tidal Black water Stream that flows through the park. The Creek begins north of the park and is formed by freshwater rainfall and run-off and eventually flows into the Gulf of Mexico.