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Little Manatee River, a beautiful pristine blackwater stream

Little Manatee River State Park

Paddle down the beautiful Little Manatee River or hike the vast system of trails. Little Manatee River begins in a swampy area near Fort Lonesome and flows almost 40 miles before emptying into Tampa Bay.

215 Lightfoot Road
Wimauma FL 33598

Little Talbot Island State Park

Boasting more than 5 miles of pristine beaches and 3 miles of bike trails, Little Talbot offers untouched natural beauty and diverse ecosystems for visitors to explore. Enjoy a morning beachcombing, an afternoon fishing and an evening camping along the eastern salt marshes.

12157 Heckscher Drive
Jacksonville FL 32226

Long Key State Park

Roughly an hour from mainland Florida, Long Key State Park introduces you to the breathtaking scenery and abundant wildlife of the Florida Keys.

67400 Overseas Highway
Long Key FL 33001

Lower Wekiva River Preserve State Park

Central Florida nature exists in its purest form along 4 miles of the Wekiva River and Blackwater Creek. For thousands of years, Native Americans valued the abundance of wildlife in this area.

262 Wekiva Park Drive
Sanford FL 32771

Overlook view of Madison Blue Spring with people swimming

Madison Blue Spring State Park

This crystal-clear, first-magnitude spring is a popular spot for swimming and cave diving. Scenic woodlands of mixed hardwoods and pines create a picturesque setting for picnicking, paddling and wildlife viewing.

8300 N.E. State Road 6
Lee FL 32059

Manatee Springs State Park

A sparkling spring run and boardwalk beneath a cypress forest make Manatee Springs State Park a breathtaking destination for visitors to this unique Florida gem. Visitors enjoy camping, hiking, swimming and canoeing, while keeping an eye out for the West Indian manatees that frequent this park.

11650 N.W. 115 St.
Chiefland FL 32626

Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway

Occupying more than 70,000 acres of land formerly known as the Cross Florida Barge Canal, the Greenway is a 110-mile linear park that is more than a mile wide in places. It hosts more than 300 miles of trails of all types — paddling, hiking, mountain biking, equestrian and paved multi-use.

8282 S.E. Highway 314
Ocala FL 34470

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park

Visitors to this old Florida homestead can walk back in time to 1930s farm life when Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings lived and worked in the tiny community of Cross Creek. This authentic Florida cracker homestead inspired the Pulitzer Prize winning author.

18700 S. County Road 325
Cross Creek FL 32640

View of Natural Setting at Mike Roess Gold Head State Park

Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park

Gold Head is located on rolling sandhills on the north central ridge of Florida with one of the few remaining examples of an old-growth stand of longleaf pines. Marshes, lakes and scrub provide habitat for a wide variety of wildlife.

6239 State Road 21
Keystone Heights FL 32656

Myakka River State Park

The majestic Myakka River flows through 58 square miles of one of Florida’s oldest and largest parks. This diverse landscape includes prairies, hammocks pinelands and wetlands, which beckon visitors to explore natural beauty.

13208 State Road 72
Sarasota FL 34241

Nature Coast State Trail

An abandoned railway has been transformed into 32 miles of lush trails through several sleepy Florida towns. The Nature Coast State Trail provides an excellent opportunity to experience natural North Florida.

17441 N.W. Old Fanning Road
Fanning Springs FL 32693

Golden coquina sand at North Peninsula SP

North Peninsula State Park

Almost three miles of beautiful, unspoiled Florida beach beckon visitors to this park. Bask in the sunshine, enjoy an afternoon swimming in the Atlantic Ocean or try a hand at surf fishing.

40 Highbridge Road
Ormond by the Sea FL 32176

O'Leno State Park

One of Florida's first state parks, O'Leno State Park was developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. This historic park along a rustic North Florida river offers the perfect escape into the wilderness.

410 S.E. O'Leno Park Road
High Springs FL 32643

Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park

This park commemorates the site of Florida's largest Civil War battle, which took place Feb. 20, 1864. Scenes for Civil War movies, including the 1989 movie "Glory," have been filmed during the reenactments.

5815 Battlefield Trail Road
Olustee FL 32087

Oscar Scherer State Park

An unexpected oasis surrounded by busy urban areas provides visitors with a refreshing escape into natural Florida. This hidden gem is also a refuge for the imperiled Florida scrub-jay, bald eagles and other birds that nest along the shores of Lake Osprey.

1843 S. Tamiami Trail
Osprey FL 34229

Palatka-to-Lake Butler State Trail

Still in development, this paved, multi-use recreational trail is situated in one of the most picturesque areas of the state.

6065 Twin Lakes Road
Keystone Heights FL 32656