Ozello Trail turns Citrus County into a marsh road
Ozello Trail is a Citrus County drive where County Road 494 runs from U.S. 19 through salt marsh, preserve land, and the Ozello community to the Gulf.
Ozello Trail is the kind of side road that can change the whole feel of a Gulf Coast day.
Turn west onto County Road 494 about four miles south of Crystal River. The roughly 20-mile out-and-back winds through Crystal River Preserve State Park, low marsh, small bridges, boat water, and seafood stops before reaching Ozello Community Park near the Gulf.
On a map, the road looks like a small spur off U.S. 19. On the ground, its curves and local traffic make it a drive of its own. Leave time to move calmly, watch the turns, and let faster traffic pass when there is a safe place.
Check current weather, road conditions, and park access before treating it as a quick add-on to Crystal River or a water day. It is still one of those Florida roads that ends near marsh, boats, and a plate of seafood instead of another interchange.
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- Discover Crystal River - Motorcycling Itinerary
- Florida State Parks - Crystal River Preserve State Park
- Florida State Parks - Crystal River Preserve Map
Last checked against these sources: July 29, 2026.
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