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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

Palatka-to-St. Augustine State Trail

This multi-use recreational trail along a corridor that stretches through St. Johns and Putnam counties follows an abandoned railway through stunning landscapes.

State Road 207
Elkton FL 32033

Paynes Creek Historic State Park

In late 1849, Fort Chokonikla was built nearby as the first outpost in a chain of forts established during tensions with Seminole Indians. Today, nature enthusiasts and hikers can enjoy walking along trails through the park's natural areas.

888 Lake Branch Road
Bowling Green FL 33834

Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

Paynes Prairie is an unpredictable Florida treasure, boasting herds of wild horses and bison, nearly 300 species of birds and a unique ecosystem that visitors will enjoy exploring. The park’s eight trails, including the 16-mile paved Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail, allow one to explore the park’s interior and observe wildlife, while a 50-foot high observation tower provides for panoramic views.

100 Savannah Blvd.
Micanopy FL 32667

Ponce de Leon Springs State Park

This beautiful spring is named for Juan Ponce de León, who led the first Spanish expedition to Florida in 1513 - as legend has it - in search of the fountain of youth.

2860 Ponce de Leon Springs Road
Ponce de Leon FL 32455

Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park

East of Jacksonville's skyscrapers and west of the beaches, this state park protects one of the largest contiguous areas of coastal uplands remaining in Duval County.

13802 Pumpkin Hill Road
Jacksonville FL 32226

Rainbow Springs State Park

From wading in the crystalline headwaters to canoeing, kayaking and tubing down river, visitors at Rainbow Springs enjoy a priceless jewel in the Florida park system.

19158 S.W. 81st Place Road
Dunnellon FL 34432

Ravine Gardens State Park

Two ancient ravines carved by a spring-fed creek have been transformed into a rustic tropical garden. The park has two ravines up to 120 feet deep with steep banks at 45-degree angles.

1600 Twigg St.
Palatka FL 32177