Picnic Spots Near Me in Yankeetown, fl
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park
10500 Wilderness Park Boulevard, New Port Richey, FL
Recreation Opportunities
Bicycling
Park connects to 42-mile paved Suncoast Trail via the 7.5-mile paved trail.
Florida law requires bicyclists under 16 to... 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
Anclote Gulf Park
2305 Baillies Bluff Road, Holiday, FL
This is a Natural Resource Park with several amenities where you can observe various kinds of birds from the pier and trail.
Park Amenities
23 Acres
Dog... 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
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
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
