Tomoka River

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The Tomoka River is a north-flowing river in Volusia County, Florida, United States. It drains an area of about 150 square miles and is the longest river in Volusia County excluding the St. Johns River, with a length of 18 miles (30 killometers).

The Tomoka rises in the forests near Daytona Beach at an elevation of 23 feet. The river then flows north-northeast, passing through the cities 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.

The river and several of its tributaries (Strickland, Thomson and Dodson Creek) are designated as a Manatee Sanctuary. Other rare species that inhabit the river basin include include the wood stork, bald eagle, and Atlantic salt marsh snake.

Seven bridges cross the river. They are:

• Interstate 4
• U.S. Route 92
• LPGA Boulevard
• Florida State Road 40
• Interstate 95
• U.S. Route 1
• Old Dixie Highway

[edit] See Also

• Daytona Beach
• Ormond Beach

[edit] External links

• Tomoka State Park
• Tomoka Marsh Aquatic Preserve
• Tomoka River Canoe Trail