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Alafia River State Park

The unique topography boasts some of the most radical elevation changes in the state and attracts mountain bikers from around the world to tackle the mountain bike-only trails.

14326 S. County Road 39
Lithia FL 33547

Hillsborough River State Park

Class II rapids are a rarity in Florida, but you can find them at beautiful Hillsborough River State Park. Just minutes from downtown Tampa, this diverse park offers a refuge from city life with seven miles of nature trails and ample places to cool off in the water.

15402 U.S. 301 North
Thonotosassa FL 33592

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

Fort Cooper State Park

Over 700 acres of nature at its best, Fort Cooper State Park offers a spot for relaxing, hiking, studying nature and learning about history.

3100 S. Old Floral City Road
Inverness FL 34450

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

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

Lake Louisa State Park

Thirty minutes outside of Orlando, a natural theme park awaits those with a hearty outdoor spirit. The park’s three major lakes will transform idle observers into active participants with canoeing, kayaking and paddleboarding among this park’s many thrills.

7305 U.S. Highway 27
Clermont FL 34714

Fort Clinch State Park

Nature and history mingle at majestic Fort Clinch State Park, where visitors can explore miles of beaches and trails as well as a Civil War fort on beautiful Amelia Island.

2601 Atlantic Ave.
Fernandina Beach FL 32034

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

Falling Waters State Park

Huge trees and fern-covered sinkholes line Sinkhole Trail, the boardwalk that leads visitors to Florida's highest waterfall. Falling Waters Sink is a 100-foot-deep, 20-foot-wide cylindrical pit into which flows a small stream that drops 73 feet to the bottom of the sink.

1130 State Park Road
Chipley FL 32428

Lake Kissimmee State Park

Florida's heritage comes alive with living history demonstrations of the early Florida cow hunters in an 1876-era cow camp. White-tailed deer, bald eagles, sandhill cranes, turkeys and bobcats have been seen in the park, located on the shores of lakes Kissimmee, Tiger and Rosalie.

14248 Camp Mack Road
Lake Wales FL 33898

Wekiwa Springs State Park

With emerald springs feeding the Wekiwa River and lush tropical hammocks, this unique park just minutes from downtown Orlando is perfect for observing abundant wildlife or cooling off on a summer day. Miles of trails beg to be explored on foot, bike or horseback, and canoes and kayaks are available on-site.

1800 Wekiwa Circle
Apopka FL 32712

Big Lagoon State Park

This park beckons visitors to enjoy the Real Florida with opportunities to picnic, hike, camp, swim, fish, boat, kayak, standup paddleboard and canoe.

12301 Gulf Beach Highway
Pensacola FL 32507

family sitting on benches by river water and mangroves

Collier-Seminole State Park

Collier-Seminole State Park lies within one of the largest mangrove swamps in the world. A wide variety of wildlife, including several imperiled species, inhabits this unusual blend of temperate and tropical native plant communities.

20200 Tamiami Trail E.
Naples FL 34114

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

Highlands Hammock single-person boardwalk through the park

Highlands Hammock State Park

Established in 1931 and developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the lush and incredibly diverse 9,000-acre Highlands Hammock State Park is a refuge for endangered animals and ancient flora. With its beautiful old-growth hammock and variety of habitats and wildlife species, this is the Real Florida.

5931 Hammock Road
Sebring FL 33872