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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

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

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

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

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

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

Rock Springs Run State Reserve

Visitors can enjoy bicycling, hiking or horseback riding along 17 miles of trails. Guided trail rides and horse rentals are available. Primitive campsites on Rock Springs Run and the Wekiva River are accessible by canoe only.

30601 Wekiva River Road
Sorrento FL 32776

Rodman Campground

The Rodman Reservoir provides a diverse and extensive habitat for not only trophy fish but numerous avian species and it features a 67-site campground.

108 Rodman Dam Road
Palatka FL 32177

Savannas Preserve State Park

Located on Florida's southeast coast, the park's scenic landscapes represent what the first pioneers would have seen in the area.

2541 S.E .Walton Road
Port St. Lucie FL 34952

St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park

St. Sebastian River Preserve has vast open grassy forests of longleaf pines with miles of hiking trails to walk, jog, bike or ride on horseback. Enjoy the 22 unique Florida natural communities of flatwoods, oak hammock, wet prairies, mixed wetlands, hardwoods and cypress.

1000 Buffer Preserve Drive
Fellsmere FL 32948