Picnic Spots Near Me in Ocala, fl
Juniper Springs Recreation Area
26701 East Highway 40, Silver Springs, FL
Showcasing sparkling springs in a subtropical setting, Juniper Springs is one of the oldest and best known recreation areas on the East Coast. Located between Ocala and Ormond Beach along SR... 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
Lake Griffin State Park
3089 U.S. Highway 441-27, Fruitland Park, FL
Our park encompasses 620 acres and allows visitors to explore in several ways. Anglers or birders may want to rent a canoe or a kayak to explore Lake Griffin’s marshes. If you’re not sure... 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
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
Flat Island Preserve
2388 Owens Rd, Leesburg, FL
This property safeguards an impressive and relatively undisturbed natural area consisting of marshes, hardwood swamps, and upland hardwood hammocks. The members of the Florida Trail Association... Read More
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
7200 Battlefield Parkway, Bushnell, FL
Every January, under the oaks of Dade Battlefield State Park, history lovers gather to commemorate the battle that started the Second Seminole War. On December 28, 1835, Indian warriors... 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
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
Ravine Gardens State Park
1600 Twigg Street, Palatka, FL
A ravine was created over thousands of years by water flowing from the sandy ridges on the shore of the St. Johns River. In 1933, this ravine was transformed into a dramatic garden by the... 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
Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park
6239 State Road 21, Keystone Heights, FL
One of Florida's first state parks, the park was developed on a 600-acre site by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) during the 1930s. The extraordinary craftsmanship of the CCC is still... 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
Lake Louisa State Park
7305 U.S. Highway 27, Clermont, FL
A natural theme park awaits those with a hearty outdoor spirit.
The natural theme park of Lake Louisa State Park showcases a diversity of wildlife, including deer, bobcat, gopher... Read More
De Leon Springs State Park
601 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, De Leon Springs, FL
Offering visitors a Florida experience that blends its recreational swimming area with its fascinating history.
Once called Acuera, or “Healing Waters,” by Timucuan Indians who... Read More
Hontoon Island State Park
2309 River Ridge Road, Deland, FL
This island, located in the St. Johns River in Volusia County, welcomes visitors to enjoy nature and history in quiet solitude.
The island is accessible only by private boat or park... Read More
Blue Spring State Park
2100 W. French Ave, Orange City, FL
The refreshing 72-degree waters of Blue Spring greet visitors at this gem along the St. Johns River.
Read MoreBlue Spring State Park
2100 West French Avenue, Orange City, FL
Conservation measures can produce astounding results. In 1970, two years before Blue Spring State Park was established, researchers tracked 14 manatees in the spring run. By 2005, after years... Read More
