Picnic Spots Near Me in Cedar Key, fl

Cedar Key Scrub State Reserve

Salt marshes on the Gulf of Mexico give way to a succession of swamps, hardwood forests, pine flatwoods and scrub, providing splendid opportunities for nature study and wildlife... Read More

Manatee Springs State Park proves boardwalks aren’t only for the beach. Its 800 foot boardwalk runs through a majestic cypress forest overlooking one of Florida’s breathtaking first magnitude... Read More

Fanning Springs State Park

18020 N.W. Highway 19, Fanning Springs, FL

Located along the meandering Suwannee River, Fanning Springs is an inviting source of cool, clear crisp water that has attracted people for thousands of years.

Fanning Springs now... Read More

Crystal River Archaeological State Park

3400 N. Museum Point, Crystal River, FL

A National Historic Landmark, this 61-acre, pre-Columbian, Native American site has burial mounds, temple/platform mounds, a plaza area and a substantial midden. The six-mound complex is one of... Read More

Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park

State Road 490, Homosassa, FL

This site was once part of a thriving sugar plantation owned by David Levy Yulee. Yulee was a member of the Territorial Legislative Council, and served in the U.S. House of Representatives and... Read More

Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park

4150 S. Suncoast Boulevard, Homosassa, FL

Visitors can see West Indian manatees every day of the year from the park's underwater observatory in the main spring. The park showcases native Florida wildlife, including manatees, black... Read More

Dudley Farm Historic State Park

18730 W. Newberry Road, Newberry, FL

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this park demonstrates the evolution of Florida farming from the 1850s to the mid-1940s-through three generations of the Dudley family. An... Read More

O'Leno State Park

410 S.E. O'Leno Park Road, High Springs, FL

One of Florida's first state parks, O'Leno State Park was first developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.

The park is located along the banks of the scenic Santa Fe... Read More

Weeki Wachee Springs State Park

6131 Commercial Way, Weeki Wachee, FL

The mermaids of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park have delighted visitors since 1947. Today, visitors can still witness the magic of the mermaids, take a river boat cruise and canoe or kayak on... Read More

Fort Cooper State Park

3100 South Old Floral City Road, Inverness, FL

Over 700 acres of Nature at its best, Fort Cooper State Park offers a spot for relaxing, hiking, nature study and learning about history. Lake Holathlikaha is popular for fishing and boating,... Read More

River Rise Preserve State Park

373 Southwest US Highway 27 , High Springs, FL

The Santa Fe River goes underground in O'Leno State Park and reemerges over three miles away in River Rise Preserve State Park as a circular pool before resuming its journey to the Suwannee... Read More

Withlacoochee State Trail

3100 S. Old Floral City Road, Iverness, FL

At 46 miles in length, the Withlacoochee State Trail is presently the longest paved rail-trail in Florida. With a generally flat terrain and many access points, the trail is an ideal venue for... Read More

Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

100 Savannah Boulevard, Micanopy, FL

Not just found out west, herds of wild horses and bison roam the prairie in this surprisingly diverse preserve south of Gainesville.

Paynes Prairie is unique in many ways. Nowhere else... Read More

Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park

4732 Millhoppper Road, Gainesville, FL

Welcome to Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park In the midst of north Florida's sandy terrain and pine forests, a bowl-shaped cavity 120 feet deep leads down to a miniature rain forest.... Read More

Troy Spring State Park

674 Troy Springs Road, Branford, FL

This 70-foot deep, first magnitude spring offers opportunities for swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving.

Nestled in the shallow water of the spring run are the remains of the Civil... Read More

Silver Springs State Park

1425 NE 58th Avenue, Ocala, FL

Silver Springs State Park combines the charm of a historic Florida attraction with the crystal clear beauty of one of the last uninhabited spring runs in the state.

The Main... Read More