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Hillsborough River State Park

Class II rapids are a rarity in Florida, but you can find them at beautiful Hillsborough River State Park. Just minutes from downtown Tampa, this diverse park offers a refuge from city life with seven miles of nature trails and ample places to cool off in the water.

15402 U.S. 301 North
Thonotosassa FL 33592

Inglis Dam & Island Recreation Area

The Inglis Main Dam, the larger of two spillway structures for Lake Rousseau, is located at this site and provides an access bridge onto Inglis Island’s south side.

10905 W. Riverwood Drive
Crystal River FL 34428

Paddlers at Jonathan Dickenson State Park

Jonathan Dickinson State Park

Sixteen distinct natural communities create the mosaic that is Jonathan Dickinson, the largest state park in Southeast Florida. Rare environments as well as the pristine Loxahatchee River make this park a unique spot to explore on land or by water.

16450 S.E. Federal Highway
Hobe Sound FL 33455

Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park

Kissimmee Prairie Preserve is a breathtaking expanse of infinite grassland. Home to numerous endangered species, the 54,000-acre park is a stage for some of nature’s most dramatic productions, from flood to fire to rebirth. It has been honored with a Dark Sky designation.

33104 N.W. 192nd Ave.
Okeechobee FL 34972

Lafayette Blue Springs State Park

Take a dip in the first-magnitude spring, walk the natural limestone bridge that crosses the spring run, or picnic under the shade of the oak trees with their swaying Spanish moss.

799 N.W. Blue Spring Road
Mayo FL 32066

Lake Kissimmee State Park

Florida's heritage comes alive with living history demonstrations of the early Florida cow hunters in an 1876-era cow camp. White-tailed deer, bald eagles, sandhill cranes, turkeys and bobcats have been seen in the park, located on the shores of lakes Kissimmee, Tiger and Rosalie.

14248 Camp Mack Road
Lake Wales FL 33898

Lake Louisa State Park

Thirty minutes outside of Orlando, a natural theme park awaits those with a hearty outdoor spirit. The park’s three major lakes will transform idle observers into active participants with canoeing, kayaking and paddleboarding among this park’s many thrills.

7305 U.S. Highway 27
Clermont FL 34714

Landbridge Trailhead

The Cross Florida Greenway’s Landbridge Trailhead was developed to provide access to the I-75 Landbridge. The structure, which is 52 feet wide by 200 feet long, follows a natural ridge over 100 feet in elevation to minimize ecological damage.

11100 S.W. 16th Ave.
Ocala FL 34476

Little Manatee River, a beautiful pristine blackwater stream

Little Manatee River State Park

Paddle down the beautiful Little Manatee River or hike the vast system of trails. Little Manatee River begins in a swampy area near Fort Lonesome and flows almost 40 miles before emptying into Tampa Bay.

215 Lightfoot Road
Wimauma FL 33598

Lower Wekiva River Preserve State Park

Central Florida nature exists in its purest form along 4 miles of the Wekiva River and Blackwater Creek. For thousands of years, Native Americans valued the abundance of wildlife in this area.

262 Wekiva Park Drive
Sanford FL 32771

Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway

Occupying more than 70,000 acres of land formerly known as the Cross Florida Barge Canal, the Greenway is a 110-mile linear park that is more than a mile wide in places. It hosts more than 300 miles of trails of all types — paddling, hiking, mountain biking, equestrian and paved multi-use.

8282 S.E. Highway 314
Ocala FL 34470

View of Natural Setting at Mike Roess Gold Head State Park

Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park

Gold Head is located on rolling sandhills on the north central ridge of Florida with one of the few remaining examples of an old-growth stand of longleaf pines. Marshes, lakes and scrub provide habitat for a wide variety of wildlife.

6239 State Road 21
Keystone Heights FL 32656

Myakka River State Park

The majestic Myakka River flows through 58 square miles of one of Florida’s oldest and largest parks. This diverse landscape includes prairies, hammocks pinelands and wetlands, which beckon visitors to explore natural beauty.

13208 State Road 72
Sarasota FL 34241

Nature Coast State Trail

An abandoned railway has been transformed into 32 miles of lush trails through several sleepy Florida towns. The Nature Coast State Trail provides an excellent opportunity to experience natural North Florida.

17441 N.W. Old Fanning Road
Fanning Springs FL 32693

Palatka-to-Lake Butler State Trail

Still in development, this paved, multi-use recreational trail is situated in one of the most picturesque areas of the state.

6065 Twin Lakes Road
Keystone Heights FL 32656

Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

Paynes Prairie is an unpredictable Florida treasure, boasting herds of wild horses and bison, nearly 300 species of birds and a unique ecosystem that visitors will enjoy exploring. The park’s eight trails, including the 16-mile paved Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail, allow one to explore the park’s interior and observe wildlife, while a 50-foot high observation tower provides for panoramic views.

100 Savannah Blvd.
Micanopy FL 32667