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State Forests in Florida > Recreation

State Forest Recreation At-a-Glance

Hiking trail at Jennings State Forest.
Hiking at Jennings State Forest.

Explore the unique beauty of Florida..

Florida has long been recognized as having one of the finest and most diversified state forest systems in the United States. The table below offers a quick look at the wide variety of natural, recreational and cultural opportunities awaiting you. Experience your favorite recreational activities on Florida's State Forests and discover the natural and untamed part of the state.


State Forest Name
[Region of State]
Trails by Type
Camp
Other Information
Hike Bike Horse Canoe Camp sites Leashed Pets OK More Activities (See key below)
Big Shoals [NE]
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 Pi, Hu
Blackwater River [NW]
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Fi, Pi, BR, DH(R), Hu, Sw
Cary [NE]
N
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Pr*
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Pi, Hu
Etoniah Creek [NE]
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Pr
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Fi, Hu
Goethe [CEN]
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Pi, Hu
Jennings [NE]
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Pr*
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Pi, Sw, Hu
Lake George [CEN]
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Pr*
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Pi, Fi, Hu, PS
Lake Talquin [NW]
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Pr*
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Pi, Fi, Hu, BR
Lake Wales Ridge [S]
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Pr, YG*
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Pi, Hu
Little Big Econ [CEN]
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Pi, Fi, Hu
Matanzas [CEN]
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 Pi, Hu
Myakka [S]
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Pr*
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Pi
Okloacoochee Slough [S]
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Fi, Pi, Hu
Picayune Strand [S]
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Pr
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 Pi, Hu, Fi
Pine Log [NW]
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 Fi, Pi, Sw, Hu, BR
Point Washington [NW]
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Ralph E. Simmons [NE]
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Pr
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Seminole [CEN]
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 Fi, Pi, Hu, PS
Tates Hell [NW]
N
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Pr*. YG*
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 Fi, Pi, Sw, Hu, BR, OHV
Tiger Bay [CEN]
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Pr*, YG*
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 Fi, Pi, Hu, BR
Twin Rivers [NE]
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Pr
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 Fi, Pi, Sw, Hu
Wakulla [NW]
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 Pi, Hu
Welaka [CEN]
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 Pi, PS, DH(R)
Withlacoochee [CEN]
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checkmark E
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 Pi, Fi, BR, OHV, Hu

* State Forest Use Permit required.
+ Leashed Pets only on specified trails.

Key

  • BR= Boat Ramp
  • DH= Dining hall
  • DS= Dump Station
  • E= Electricity at some campsites
  • Fi= Fishing
  • HS= Horse Stables or Paddocks
  • Hu= Hunting (All hunting in Wildlife Management Areas only)
  • N= Nature Trail
  • Pr =Primitive
  • OHV= Off Highway Vehicles
  • Sw= Swimming
  • Pi= Picnicking
  • PS= Picnic shelter
  • (R)= Reservation Required.
  • YG= Youth Groups

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