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Colt Creek State Park

 About Colt Creek State Park

The water at Colt Creek, white clouds in the sky.

A NOTE FROM THE MANAGER

Scott Spaulding

Greetings Everyone:

With the dry winter season we are having now is the time to come out and hike, bike or horseback ride the trails. Be sure to pick up a trail map when you pay at the honor fee station and have a great day exploring the natural wonders of the park.

Like to get out on the water? Canoe and Kayak rentals are now available at the Ranger Station and are located at the Mac Lake picnic area.

Are you looking for a place to have a family reunion, company picnic or wedding? The park might be just the place you are looking for. We have three rental pavilions that will accommodate from 40-100 people.

Want to learn more about the park? We are conducting tram tours the second Saturday of each month. These tours begin at 9am, last about 2hrs, and take visitors on a journey through the back country of the park to see the sights and hear the sounds of nature at its finest. Along the way visitors will learn a little bit about the parks natural and cultural history from one of the parks Rangers. Reservations are required as the tram is limited to 28 riders and can be made by calling the Ranger Station at (863) 815-6761. It costs $2.00 per person to ride the tram in addition to the $4.00 per vehicle entrance fee. Pets are not permitted.

We hope to see you out at the park real soon.

DESIGNATIONS

The Great Florida Birding Trail Logo

GETTING HERE

  • Colt Creek State Park is located 16 miles north of Lakeland just south of the Withlacoochee River off of State Road 471.
  • From I-4 take exit 32 and proceed north on U.S. 98 approximately 13 miles, turn right onto State Road 471.
  • From I-75 take exit 301 and proceed east on State Road 50 for approximately 13 miles, turn right onto State Road 471. The entrance to the park is 3.8 miles north of US 98 and 17 miles south of State Road 50.

GET INVOLVED

  • For forms, information and benefits of volunteering visit Get Involved.

CONCESSIONAIRES

PET POLICY