State Parks Near Lake City, Florida
23 state park units lie within 50 miles of Lake City, including 2 parks across the line in Georgia. The closest is Big Shoals State Park, about 12 mi north of town. 8 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Big Shoals State Park12 mi north
- Within 25 miles
- 8of 23 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 137 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 05 with free entry
State parks near Lake City, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Lake City; driving distance is usually longer.
Big Shoals State Park
The park supports horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, biking, wildlife watching, and hiking. On the water side, there is a boat ramp. For overnight stays there is 1 campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Big Shoals State Park →Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park
The park supports horseback riding, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, wildlife watching, and biking. Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park →Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park
Things to do include historic sites, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park →Ichetucknee Springs State Park
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, and biking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Ichetucknee Springs State Park →O'Leno State Park
Visitors come for historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, wildlife watching, and fishing. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for O'Leno State Park →River Rise Preserve State Park
The park supports horseback riding, wildlife watching, fishing, biking, and hiking. For overnight stays there are 2 campsites across 2 camping areas (RV sites with full hookups and tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for River Rise Preserve State Park →Palatka-to-Lake Butler State Trail
The park supports biking, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Palatka-to-Lake Butler State Trail →Troy Spring State Park
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and wildlife watching. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Troy Spring State Park →Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, swimming, hiking, and picnicking. Overnight options include 25 campsites across 2 camping areas, with RV sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park →Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park
The park supports snorkeling and diving, swimming, wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park →San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park
Things to do include horseback riding, biking, hiking, and picnicking. Overnight options include 1 campsites, with RV sites with full hookups and tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park →Suwannee River State Park
Visitors come for historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, wildlife watching, and fishing. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Suwannee River State Park →Lafayette Blue Springs State Park
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and picnicking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Overnight options include 23 campsites across 3 camping areas, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Lafayette Blue Springs State Park →Suwannee River Eco-Lodge
Suwannee River Eco-Lodge is a state park in Clinch County, about 20 miles east of Echols County.
Hours, fees and rules for Suwannee River Eco-Lodge →Suwannee River Wilderness Trail
Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites and primitive or hike-in sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Suwannee River Wilderness Trail →Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park
Visitors come for wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park →Dudley Farm Historic State Park
Things to do include historic sites, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Dudley Farm Historic State Park →Madison Blue Spring State Park
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, fishing, and wildlife watching. Water access includes a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Madison Blue Spring State Park →Gainesville-to-Hawthorne State Trail
Things to do include horseback riding, biking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Gainesville-to-Hawthorne State Trail →Fanning Springs State Park
Popular activities here are swimming and picnicking. Water access includes a swimming beach. For overnight stays there is 1 campsites (tent sites and primitive or hike-in sites). Roofed lodging includes cabins.
Hours, fees and rules for Fanning Springs State Park →Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park
Popular activities here are horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, fishing, and wildlife watching. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park →Okefenokee State Park
Popular activities here are stargazing, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and fishing. Overnight options include 53 campsites across 2 camping areas, with RV sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Okefenokee State Park →Nature Coast State Trail
Things to do include horseback riding, biking, wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Nature Coast State Trail →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Lake City
- Big Shoals State Park 12 mi north · 1 campsites
- Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park 12 mi northwest · 63 campsites
- O'Leno State Park 19 mi south · 65 campsites
- River Rise Preserve State Park 20 mi south · 2 campsites
- Troy Spring State Park 25 mi southwest · 1 campsites
+ 8 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Lake City
- Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park 12 mi northwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- O'Leno State Park 19 mi south · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Suwannee River State Park 34 mi northwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Lafayette Blue Springs State Park 35 mi west · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Fanning Springs State Park 45 mi southwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
+ 2 more in the list above
Swimming near Lake City
- Ichetucknee Springs State Park 16 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- O'Leno State Park 19 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Troy Spring State Park 25 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park 26 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park 30 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 4 more in the list above
Hiking near Lake City
- Big Shoals State Park 12 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park 12 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park 15 mi east · Hiking trails listed
- Ichetucknee Springs State Park 16 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- O'Leno State Park 19 mi south · Hiking trails listed
+ 13 more in the list above
Fishing near Lake City
- O'Leno State Park 19 mi south · Fishing listed
- River Rise Preserve State Park 20 mi south · Fishing listed
- Troy Spring State Park 25 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Suwannee River State Park 34 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- Madison Blue Spring State Park 41 mi northwest · Fishing listed
+ 2 more in the list above
Free state parks near Lake City
- Big Shoals State Park 12 mi north · No entrance fee listed
- Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park 15 mi east · No entrance fee listed
- Palatka-to-Lake Butler State Trail 21 mi southeast · No entrance fee listed
- Suwannee River Wilderness Trail 36 mi west · No entrance fee listed
- Nature Coast State Trail 48 mi southwest · No entrance fee listed
Questions about state parks near Lake City
What is the closest state park to Lake City?
Big Shoals State Park is the closest, about 12 miles north of Lake City in a straight line. Next are Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park and Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park.
How many state parks are near Lake City?
23 state park units are within 50 miles, and 8 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Lake City have camping?
13 parks list camping, the nearest being Big Shoals State Park, Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park and O'Leno State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Lake City?
None of the parks listed here say dogs are allowed. Check each park page before bringing a pet.
Are there free state parks near Lake City?
5 parks list no entrance fee: Big Shoals State Park, Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park and Palatka-to-Lake Butler State Trail. Camping and some activities can still cost extra.
State parks near other cities
- Near Gainesville, FL39 mi southeast
- Near Green Cove Springs, FL59 mi east
- Near Valdosta, GA59 mi northwest
- Near Jacksonville, FL59 mi east
- Near Kingsland, GA68 mi northeast
- Near Waycross, GA73 mi north
- Near Ocala, FL76 mi southeast
- Near St. Augustine, FL82 mi east
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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.