Experiences & Amenities

There are over 15 miles of trails that are accessible for bikes. The trails are mostly hard packed and grass covered. Due to some areas of soft sand or muddy areas, mountain bikes are recommended. 

• Helmets are highly recommended for all cyclists and Florida law requires helmets for cyclists age 16 and under.

In 2007, the Lake Region Audubon Society did a yearlong survey identifying 150 species of birds. The following year, the park was designated on the Great Florida Birding Trail.

Species such as Eastern bluebird, bald eagle, black-bellied whistling duck, meadow lark, swallow-tailed kite and a variety of wading birds and warblers are a few that are on the list.

Glamping

Enjoy the excitement and adventure and camping without sacrificing the luxuries and comforts of home.

The Cypress Dome sites are well-appointed waterproof canvas bell tents that are fully furnished and include air conditioning. Lots of little luxuries, attention to detail, and a creative flair are the foundation for memories of a lifetime!

The queen bed can accommodate up to two people. The tents accommodate a maximum of four people. Parties traveling with more than two people should plan to bring additional sleeping gear such as airbeds or sleeping bags. 

Contact our concessionaire, P3 Colt Creek, for reservations or call 863-774-3541.

Colt Creek State Park has 27 full-facility campsites and six tent-only sites nestled in the pine flatwoods.

Each site has 30- and 50-amp hookups. Some sites can accommodate rigs up to 70 feet. The campground includes a dump station located at the campground entrance and an accessible bathhouse.

Campsites 2 and 6 are fully accessible and include a level concrete pad and are connected to the bathhouse by concrete walkway.

Tent campsites 13 and 14 include accessibility features such as a level concrete pad with a gravel tent pad and are connected to the parking area with a concrete walkway. 

Pets are welcome; please adhere to all rules regarding pets in the campground in accordance with our Pet Policy. Firewood is available for purchase at the ranger station.

• Reservations can be made up to 11 months in advance. For reservations, visit the Florida State Parks reservations website or call 800-326-3521 or TDD 888-433-0287.

The equestrian campground is a primitive campground with 20 sites that will accommodate horse trailers. Six people are allowed per site. Reservations are recommended. Amenities include a bathroom with running water and flush toilets, community shared water spigots and a pavilion. 

• Visitors are asked to pack all supplies in and out, and a dumpster is available at the ranger station for trash.
• To make a reservation, please call the park at 863-815-6761.

Two primitive camps are at different locations along the Flatwoods Trail. These camps are accessible only by foot, horseback or mountain bike. They are pack in/pack out tent camps and do not have water, electricity or restrooms.

The nearest camp is 1 mile and the other is 3 miles from the parking area. Amenities include a fire ring, picnic table and trash can.

• Pets are permitted; see our Pet Policy for details. 
• Reservations must be made in advance, and you must register one hour before sunset on the day you arrive. Camping fees will be collected at time of arrival.

A primitive group camp is available for organized groups. The site can accommodate up to 60 people and is nestled in an oak hammock with a fair amount of shade.

• There is no running water or electricity.
• Picnic tables and fire ring are available.
• There is a vault restroom. 
• An adult chaperone 21 years of age or older is required per 10 children.
• Reservations are required and can be made up to 11 months in advance for youth groups and 30 days in advance for adult groups by calling the park directly. Payment is required at time of check-in.

Freshwater bank fishing is available at three different lakes in the park and a fishing dock is at the Mac Lake day use area. The fishing dock is accessible by mobility assistance devices from the parking lot. The lakes range in size from 2 to 25 acres and vary in depth from 12 to 50 feet.

The lakes were dug in the 1990s as part of a lime rock mining operation. Freshwater species such as largemouth bass, bluegill, bream, shell cracker and catfish can be caught. Canoes, kayaks and small jon boats can be carried down to the water and hand launched. 

• Gas powered motors are prohibited but electric trolling motors can be used.
• All fishing within the park must conform to regulations concerning size, number, method of capture and season. A fishing license may be required. More information is available at the Florida Wildlife Commission’s Fishing in Florida.

Explore the park in a new and challenging way. Experienced Geocachers have requested permission to hide caches containing trinkets, treasures, or information in various places around the park. Please check the Geocaching website for the most current and up-to-date information and clues to locate these caches. 

• Operation Recreation GeoTour 

Visitors can hike or horseback ride on more than 15 miles of marked trails that meander through and around several of the park's natural communities, including pine flatwoods, cypress domes and hardwood hammocks. A portion of the trail skirts the edge of pastureland, providing a scenic vista. Visitors can sometimes get a glimpse of white-tailed deer, bobcat, fox squirrel and a variety of birds.

Be sure to prepare for Florida's ever changing climate and dress appropriately with proper hiking shoes. Don't forget sunscreen, hat, water and insect repellent. Be sure to pick up a trail map at any of the kiosks before taking to the trails, and please stay on the marked trails.

Mac Lake nature trail is at our main day use area and consists of a 0.25-mile interpretive trail. This trail is accessible for mobility assistance devices.

Visitors can hike or horseback ride on more than 15 miles of marked trails that meander through and around several of the park's natural communities, including pine flatwoods, cypress domes and hardwood hammocks. A portion of the trail skirts the edge of pastureland, providing a scenic vista. Visitors can sometimes get a glimpse of white-tailed deer, bobcat, fox squirrel and a variety of birds.

Be sure to prepare for Florida's ever changing climate and dress appropriately with proper hiking shoes. Don't forget sunscreen, hat, water and insect repellent. Be sure to pick up a trail map at any of the kiosks before taking to the trails, and please stay on the marked trails.

Mac Lake nature trail is at our main day use area and consists of a 0.25-mile interpretive trail. This trail is accessible for mobility assistance devices.

There are two lakes in the park in which you can launch your own canoe or kayak. Don't have your own? No worries.

• Canoes and kayaks can be rented from the ranger station and launched at Mac Lake. The first two hours are $8 then an additional $3 (plus tax) for every hour after.
• Canoes and kayaks must be returned one hour before sunset.

Two picnic areas are available within the park. You can choose to find a vacant picnic table on the grounds, or if the pavilions are not rented you may utilize these as well. Whether you bring a packed lunch or cook on a grill, nothing beats the taste of food when eaten in the great outdoors.

• Please remember that it is not only against the law to feed the wildlife but it is unhealthy for them as well.

We have the perfect setting for your next family reunion. The three pavilions at Mac Lake picnic area can accommodate from 40 to 108 people.

• The screened pavilion is the largest and has a restroom attached. Perfectly situated across from the fishing dock and within 200 feet of the 0.25-mile Mac Lake nature trail, this pavilion is a crowd pleaser.
• Two smaller pavilions also located in that area are perfect for smaller reunions, parties and get-togethers.

All three can be rented and reserved in advance by calling the park. If not rented they are available on a first-come, first-served-basis.

Colt Creek can be the perfect location for a wedding. If you are considering using the park for your special occasion, please give us a call so we can discuss all the possibilities to make your day a lifetime memory.

Located within the boundaries of the Green Swamp, the park is a popular wildlife viewing area. Species such as white-tailed deer, bobcat, turkey, fox squirrel, raccoon, alligator and wading birds inhabit the park and can sometimes be seen during the daylight hours.

• Please remember that it is not only against the law to feed wildlife in the park, it is also unhealthy for them.