State Parks Near Apopka, Florida
16 state park units lie within 50 miles of Apopka. The closest is Wekiwa Springs State Park, about 4 mi east of town. 7 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Wekiwa Springs State Park4 mi east
- Within 25 miles
- 7of 16 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 119 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 05 with free entry
State parks near Apopka, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Apopka; driving distance is usually longer.
Wekiwa Springs State Park
The park supports snorkeling and diving, horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, and biking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach, a swimming pool, and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Wekiwa Springs State Park →Rock Springs Run State Reserve
Popular activities here are horseback riding, historic sites, biking, hiking, and picnicking. Overnight options include 6 campsites across 5 camping areas, with RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, and primitive or hike-in sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Rock Springs Run State Reserve →Lower Wekiva River Preserve State Park
Visitors come for horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, biking, and wildlife watching. Water access includes a boat ramp. Overnight options include 1 campsites, with tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Lower Wekiva River Preserve State Park →Lake Louisa State Park
Visitors come for horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and biking. Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Lake Louisa State Park →Blue Spring State Park
Things to do include snorkeling and diving, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. On the water side, there is a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Blue Spring State Park →Hontoon Island State Park
Visitors come for historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, fishing, and wildlife watching. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Hontoon Island State Park →Lake Griffin State Park
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, boating, hiking, and picnicking. Water access includes a boat ramp. Overnight options include 42 campsites across 2 camping areas, with RV sites with full hookups and tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Lake Griffin State Park →General James A. Van Fleet State Trail
Popular activities here are horseback riding, historic sites, wildlife watching, biking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for General James A. Van Fleet State Trail →De Leon Springs State Park
The park supports boating, swimming, fishing, wildlife watching, and hiking. Water access includes a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for De Leon Springs State Park →Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
The park supports historic sites, wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins and lodge rooms.
Hours, fees and rules for Dade Battlefield Historic State Park →Colt Creek State Park
The park supports horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, wildlife watching, and fishing. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Colt Creek State Park →Withlacoochee State Trail
The park supports horseback riding, historic sites, biking, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Withlacoochee State Trail →Fort Cooper State Park
Things to do include historic sites, swimming, hiking, and picnicking. Overnight options include 3 campsites, with RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, and primitive or hike-in sites. Roofed lodging includes cabins and lodge rooms.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Cooper State Park →Silver Springs State Park
Things to do include horseback riding, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and wildlife watching. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Silver Springs State Park →Haw Creek Preserve State Park
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, wildlife watching, and fishing.
Hours, fees and rules for Haw Creek Preserve State Park →Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve State Park
Things to do include horseback riding, hiking, and picnicking. Camping is available: 2 campsites, including tent sites and primitive or hike-in sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Apopka
- Wekiwa Springs State Park 4 mi east · 68 campsites
- Rock Springs Run State Reserve 10 mi northeast · 6 campsites
- Lower Wekiva River Preserve State Park 11 mi northeast · 1 campsites
- Lake Louisa State Park 21 mi southwest · 68 campsites
- Blue Spring State Park 21 mi northeast · 50 campsites
+ 6 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Apopka
- Wekiwa Springs State Park 4 mi east · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Rock Springs Run State Reserve 10 mi northeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Lower Wekiva River Preserve State Park 11 mi northeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Lake Louisa State Park 21 mi southwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Blue Spring State Park 21 mi northeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
+ 4 more in the list above
Swimming near Apopka
- Wekiwa Springs State Park 4 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
- Lake Louisa State Park 21 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Blue Spring State Park 21 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- De Leon Springs State Park 32 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- Fort Cooper State Park 47 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
Hiking near Apopka
- Wekiwa Springs State Park 4 mi east · Hiking trails listed
- Rock Springs Run State Reserve 10 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Lower Wekiva River Preserve State Park 11 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Lake Louisa State Park 21 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Blue Spring State Park 21 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
+ 10 more in the list above
Fishing near Apopka
- Wekiwa Springs State Park 4 mi east · Fishing listed
- Lake Louisa State Park 21 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Blue Spring State Park 21 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- Hontoon Island State Park 22 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- De Leon Springs State Park 32 mi north · Fishing listed
+ 2 more in the list above
Free state parks near Apopka
- Hontoon Island State Park 22 mi northeast · No entrance fee listed
- General James A. Van Fleet State Trail 28 mi west · No entrance fee listed
- Withlacoochee State Trail 44 mi southwest · No entrance fee listed
- Haw Creek Preserve State Park 48 mi north · No entrance fee listed
- Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve State Park 50 mi south · No entrance fee listed
Questions about state parks near Apopka
What is the closest state park to Apopka?
Wekiwa Springs State Park is the closest, about 4 miles east of Apopka in a straight line. Next are Rock Springs Run State Reserve and Lower Wekiva River Preserve State Park.
How many state parks are near Apopka?
16 state park units are within 50 miles, and 7 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Apopka have camping?
11 parks list camping, the nearest being Wekiwa Springs State Park, Rock Springs Run State Reserve and Lower Wekiva River Preserve State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Apopka?
None of the parks listed here say dogs are allowed. Check each park page before bringing a pet.
Are there free state parks near Apopka?
5 parks list no entrance fee: Hontoon Island State Park, General James A. Van Fleet State Trail and Withlacoochee State Trail. Camping and some activities can still cost extra.
State parks near other cities
- Near Leesburg, FL23 mi west
- Near Deltona, FL24 mi northeast
- Near Orlando, FL26 mi southeast
- Near Wildwood, FL30 mi west
- Near Daytona Beach, FL43 mi northeast
- Near Ocala, FL50 mi northwest
- Near Zephyrhills, FL51 mi southwest
- Near Lakeland, FL52 mi southwest
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.