Wildlife· Grand Bahama· Bahamas — North

Gold Rock Creek mangrove boardwalk

26° 36.3′ N · 78° 23.2′ W

The last intact mangrove tidal creek on Grand Bahama's south shore, crossed by a park boardwalk where you can watch snapper, wading birds and waterfowl among the roots; the creek feeds the reef off Gold Rock Beach.

Practical

Position is the tidal channel (OpenStreetMap). Part of Lucayan National Park (fees and weekend hours apply). The creek runs about 2 miles to the sea; grey snappers move between it and Ben's Cave through submerged tunnels (BNT). Best at a rising tide in the morning.

Best for

Birding and mangrove nursery life

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