Park Summary for Print - Lake Talquin State Park

Freshwater lake surrounded by pine and hardwood forests.

Welcome to Lake Talquin State Park

In 1927 the Jackson Bluff Dam was constructed on the Ochlockonee River to produce hydroelectric power. The waters held back by the dam formed Lake Talquin, which now offers outstanding recreational opportunities. Catch largemouth bass, bream, shellcracker, and speckled perch. Visitors can enjoy nature walks, picnicking, boating, and canoeing. Nature lovers will enjoy the rolling hills and deep ravines with forests of pines and hardwoods where they may spy wild turkeys, bald eagles, ospreys, and deer. To reserve the picnic pavilion for a special gathering, please call at least two weeks in advance. The pavilion is reserved on a first-come-first-served basis.

Contact the Florida Park Service Information Center for general inquiries.
For Information about Lake Talquin State Park, please call 850-922-6007.

Hours of Operation

8:00 AM to sunset

Driving Directions

15 miles west of Tallahassee on State Road 20 on Jack Vause Landing Road.

Park Fees

Admission Fee:

$3.00 per vehicle. Please use the honor box to pay fees. Correct change is required. Limit 8 people per vehicle.

$2.00 Pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass.

Picnic Pavilion Rental Fees:

$100.00 per day, plus tax: whole pavilion.

$50.00 per day, plus tax: half pavilion.

Activities at Lake Talquin State Park

	Boating Boating is available
	Canoeing Canoeing is available
	Fishing Fishing is allowed in designated areas Do you need a Fishing License?
	Nature Trails Hiking trails are available
	Picnicking Lake Talquin State Park is an excellent location for private parties, family reunions, weddings and receptions. The picnic pavilion, with a view of the lake in the background, seats approximately 100 people. To the side of the pavilion, under a separate roof, are two barbecue " pits" -- made of brick and raised for convenience and ease during cooking. Normal operating hours are from 8:00am - sundown. However, we are pleased to make this facility available for your after-hours occasions. Reservations may be made two weeks in advance of date needed, and is reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis. Due to the popularity of this facility, we suggest you call for a reservation as soon as possible. Please contact the park office at (850) 922-6007 to reserve this facility.
	Wildlife Viewing Wildlife viewing is possible at this park

Special Events for Lake Talquin State Park

There are no events listed at this time. Please call our park for more details on possible future events.

Lake Talquin State Park History

In 1971, approximately 20,000 acres of uplands and 10,000 acres of lake bottom were donated by the Florida Power Corporation to the State of Florida to form Lake Talquin State Recreation Area. The waters that now cover Lake Talquin’s floodplain are shallow except along the old channel of the river. The abundance of dead trees and stumps scattered about are reminders of the rich floodplain forest that once covered the area before the lake was formed.