Historic State Park

Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

Sumter County, FloridaAbout 81 acresEstablished 1972
Status
Open (per official listing)
Entrance fee
Statewide rule — see below
Day-use reservations
None mentioned
Dogs
Not stated — check with park
Camping
None listedAlso cabins, lodge or inn rooms
Official site
floridastateparks.org(352) 793-4230

Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current

Overview

In Sumter County, about 2 miles south of Bushnell, Dade Battlefield Historic State Park covers about 81 acres.

The park supports historic sites, wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins and lodge rooms.

Fees and passes

Varies by park (mostly per vehicle; some per person/pedestrian/cyclist; some free).

Statewide fee rule from Florida's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.

Reservations

Day use
No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
Booking system
Florida State Parks Reservation System (UseDirect / Tyler 'RDR' platform)

Check availability and book

We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.

Cabins and lodging

  • cabin
    Lodge Building

Things to do

HikingHistoric sites and toursWildlife viewing and birdingPicnicking

Trails

TrailLengthDifficultyNotes
Perimeter Trail1.63 mi—HikingNatural surface
Pine Flatwoods Trail0.64 mi—NatureNatural surface
Military Trail0.19 mi—NatureNatural surface
Trail descriptions from the park

Perimeter Trail (Hiking) — 1.63 mi, Natural

Pine Flatwoods Trail (Nature) — 0.64 mi, Natural

Military Trail (Nature) — 0.19 mi, Natural

Amenities

Facilities

  • Restrooms
  • Picnic shelters
  • Nature center or museum
  • Parking
  • Amphitheater

Lodging

  • Cabins
  • Lodge or inn rooms

✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.

Getting there

Address
7200 CR 603
Bushnell, FL 33513
Nearest town
Bushnell — about 2 mi south (straight line)
Coordinates
28.6540, -82.1250
Phone
(352) 793-4230

Entrances

  • Main Entrance

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Nearby state parks

General James A. Van Fleet State Trail
10.4 mi southeast (straight line)
Withlacoochee State Trail
14.9 mi south (straight line)
Fort Cooper State Park
15.6 mi northwest (straight line)
Lake Griffin State Park
19.5 mi northeast (straight line)
Colt Creek State Park
24.6 mi south (straight line)
Lake Louisa State Park
28 mi southeast (straight line)
Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenways State Recreation and Conservation Area
28.5 mi north (straight line)
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
28.8 mi west (straight line)

Sources and freshness

“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology

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