Parks Near Me in Chiefland, fl
Manatee Springs State Park
11650 NW 115 Street, Chiefland, FL
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
Waccasassa Bay Preserve State Park
8312 S.W. 125th Court, Cedar Key, FL
Accessible only by boat, this preserve is a favorite of anglers, boasting both saltwater and freshwater fishing.
Bordering Florida's Gulf Coast between Cedar Key and Yankeetown,... Read More
Cedar Key Museum State Park
12231 S.W. 166th Court, Cedar Key, FL
St. Clair Whitman and his collections were featured in National Geographic magazine in 1955.
St. Clair Whitman moved to Cedar Key as a boy in the late 1800s, and during his life he was... Read More
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
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
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
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
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
Crystal River Preserve State Park
3266 N. Sailboat Avenue, Crystal River, FL
Discover one of Florida's most productive and biologically diverse estuaries, created by the mixing of freshwater from stunning spring-fed rivers with the salt water of the Gulf of... 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
Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail
3400 SE 15 Street, Gainesville, FL
Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail stretches 16 miles from the city of Gainesville's Boulware Springs Park through the Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park and other local and state conservation... 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
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
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park
11016 Lillian Saunders Drive, White Springs, FL
The museum features exhibits about Foster's most famous songs and his music can be heard emanating from the park's 97-bell carillon throughout the day.
In Craft Square, visitors can... Read More
Big Shoals State Park
11330 S.E. County Road 135, White Springs, FL
When the water level on the Suwannee River is between 59 and 61 feet above mean sea level, the Big Shoals rapids earn a Class III Whitewater classification. Only experienced canoe and kayakers... 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
