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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

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

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

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

Ochlockonee River State Park

This jewel of a park is a great place to get away for a weekend or a weeklong vacation. The deep, brackish waters of the Ochlocknee River make this park an angler's paradise.

429 State Park Road
Sopchoppy FL 32358

Orman House Historic State Park

Built in 1838 by Thomas Orman, this antebellum home in a charming coastal village overlooks the Apalachicola River and boasts a beautiful botanical garden.

177 Fifth St.
Apalachicola FL 32320

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 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

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

River Rise Preserve State Park

Surrounded by quiet woods and huge trees, anglers can spend a relaxing afternoon fishing on the river. The Santa Fe River goes underground in O'Leno State Park and reemerges over three miles away in River Rise Preserve State Park before resuming its journey to the Suwannee River.

373 U.S. 27
High Springs FL 32643

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

Ross Prairie Trailhead & Campground

This area is ecologically unique due to the adjacent placement of the high, dry sandhill community where the trailhead and campground are located, and the ephemeral wetland that is located just north of the public use facilities.

10660 S.W. Highway 200
Dunnellon FL 34431

Seabranch Preserve State Park

Ancient oceans shaped the physical landscape of this park, allowing a variety of habitats to develop over time. In less than a mile, visitors can see rare sand pine scrub, scrubby flatwoods, a baygall community and a mangrove swamp.

Trailhead - 6093 S.E. Dixie Highway
Stuart FL 34997