Archaeological State Park

Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological State Park

Leon County, FloridaAbout 203 acresEstablished 1971
Status
Open (per official listing)
Entrance fee
Statewide rule — see below
Day-use reservations
None mentioned
Dogs
Not stated — check with park
Camping
None listed
Official site
floridastateparks.org(850) 922-6007

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

Overview

Mound 4 at Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological State Park
Mound 4 at Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological State Park. Photo: Operator 16. CC0 1.0 (public domain dedication)

Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological State Park is a 203-acre historic site in Leon County, about 5 miles northwest of Tallahassee.

Visitors come for historic sites, wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking.

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.

Things to do

Wildlife viewing and birdingHikingHistoric sites and toursPicnicking

Trails

TrailLengthDifficultyNotes
Butler Mill Trail0.65 mi—NatureStabilized surface
Butler Mill Trail1.22 mi—HikingNatural surface
Trail descriptions from the park

Butler Mill Trail (Nature) — 0.65 mi, Stabilized

Butler Mill Trail (Hiking) — 1.22 mi, Natural

Amenities

Facilities

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

✓ 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
3600 Indian Mounds Road
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Nearest town
Tallahassee — about 5 mi northwest (straight line)
Coordinates
30.5015, -84.3139
Phone
(850) 922-6007

Entrances

  • Main Entrance

Google Maps directionsApple Maps

Nearby state parks

Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park
4.1 mi east (straight line)
Lake Talquin State Park
13.6 mi west (straight line)
Ney Landrum State Park
16.3 mi southeast (straight line)
Natural Bridge Battlefield Historic State Park
17.8 mi southeast (straight line)
Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park
17.8 mi south (straight line)
Letchworth-Love Mounds Archaeological State Park
19.3 mi east (straight line)
Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail
24.9 mi south (straight line)
San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park
24.9 mi south (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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