State Parks Near Orlando, Florida
10 state park units lie within 50 miles of Orlando. The closest is Wekiwa Springs State Park, about 24 mi northwest of town. 1 park is within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Wekiwa Springs State Park24 mi northwest
- Within 25 miles
- 1of 10 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 96 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 03 with free entry
State parks near Orlando, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Orlando; 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 →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 →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 Kissimmee State Park
The park supports horseback riding, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and biking. Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Lake Kissimmee 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 →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 →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 →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 →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Orlando
- Wekiwa Springs State Park 24 mi northwest · 68 campsites
- Lake Louisa State Park 29 mi west · 68 campsites
- Rock Springs Run State Reserve 30 mi north · 6 campsites
- Lower Wekiva River Preserve State Park 31 mi north · 1 campsites
- Lake Kissimmee State Park 31 mi south · 66 campsites
+ 4 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Orlando
- Wekiwa Springs State Park 24 mi northwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Lake Louisa State Park 29 mi west · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Rock Springs Run State Reserve 30 mi north · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Lower Wekiva River Preserve State Park 31 mi north · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Blue Spring State Park 38 mi north · Cabins or other roofed stays
+ 1 more in the list above
Swimming near Orlando
- Wekiwa Springs State Park 24 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Lake Louisa State Park 29 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Blue Spring State Park 38 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
Hiking near Orlando
- Wekiwa Springs State Park 24 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Lake Louisa State Park 29 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Rock Springs Run State Reserve 30 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Lower Wekiva River Preserve State Park 31 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Lake Kissimmee State Park 31 mi south · Hiking trails listed
+ 5 more in the list above
Fishing near Orlando
- Wekiwa Springs State Park 24 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- Lake Louisa State Park 29 mi west · Fishing listed
- Lake Kissimmee State Park 31 mi south · Fishing listed
- Blue Spring State Park 38 mi north · Fishing listed
- Hontoon Island State Park 40 mi north · Fishing listed
+ 1 more in the list above
Free state parks near Orlando
- Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve State Park 33 mi southwest · No entrance fee listed
- Hontoon Island State Park 40 mi north · No entrance fee listed
- General James A. Van Fleet State Trail 45 mi west · No entrance fee listed
Questions about state parks near Orlando
What is the closest state park to Orlando?
Wekiwa Springs State Park is the closest, about 24 miles northwest of Orlando in a straight line. Next are Lake Louisa State Park and Rock Springs Run State Reserve.
How many state parks are near Orlando?
10 state park units are within 50 miles, and 1 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Orlando have camping?
9 parks list camping, the nearest being Wekiwa Springs State Park, Lake Louisa State Park and Rock Springs Run State Reserve. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Orlando?
None of the parks listed here say dogs are allowed. Check each park page before bringing a pet.
Are there free state parks near Orlando?
3 parks list no entrance fee: Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve State Park, Hontoon Island State Park and General James A. Van Fleet State Trail. Camping and some activities can still cost extra.
State parks near other cities
- Near Apopka, FL26 mi northwest
- Near Deltona, FL34 mi north
- Near Lake Wales, FL40 mi southwest
- Near Leesburg, FL45 mi northwest
- Near Palm Bay, FL48 mi southeast
- Near Lakeland, FL49 mi southwest
- Near Bartow, FL50 mi southwest
- Near Wildwood, FL53 mi northwest
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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.