State Parks Near Wildwood, Florida
24 state park units lie within 50 miles of Wildwood. The closest is Lake Griffin State Park, about 7 mi northeast of town. 5 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Lake Griffin State Park7 mi northeast
- Within 25 miles
- 5of 24 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 159 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 07 with free entry
State parks near Wildwood, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Wildwood; driving distance is usually longer.
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 →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 →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 →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 →Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenways State Recreation and Conservation Area
Visitors come for horseback riding, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and biking. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenways State Recreation and Conservation Area →Withlacoochee State Trail
The park supports horseback riding, historic sites, biking, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Withlacoochee State Trail →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 →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 →Rainbow Springs State Park
Visitors come for snorkeling and diving, horseback riding, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, and swimming. Water access includes a swimming beach, a swimming pool, a boat ramp, and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Rainbow Springs State Park →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 →Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
The park supports historic sites, boating, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife 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 →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 →Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park
Popular activities here are historic sites and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park →Crystal River Preserve State Park
Popular activities here are historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, biking, and wildlife watching. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Crystal River Preserve State Park →Crystal River Archaeological State Park
Things to do include historic sites, fishing, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Crystal River Archaeological State Park →Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Weeki Wachee Springs 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 →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 →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 →Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park
Visitors come for historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, hiking, and picnicking. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park →Price's Scrub State Park
In Marion County, about 16 miles south of Gainesville, Price's Scrub State Park covers about 962 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Price's Scrub State Park →Hillsborough River State Park
The park supports historic sites, swimming, fishing, wildlife watching, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming pool. For overnight stays there are 110 campsites across 3 camping areas (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Hillsborough River State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Wildwood
- Lake Griffin State Park 7 mi northeast · 42 campsites
- Fort Cooper State Park 18 mi west · 3 campsites
- Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenways State Recreation and Conservation Area 24 mi northwest · 164 campsites
- Silver Springs State Park 29 mi north · 60 campsites
- Lake Louisa State Park 30 mi southeast · 68 campsites
+ 10 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Wildwood
- Dade Battlefield Historic State Park 13 mi southwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Fort Cooper State Park 18 mi west · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Silver Springs State Park 29 mi north · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Lake Louisa State Park 30 mi southeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Wekiwa Springs State Park 34 mi east · Cabins or other roofed stays
+ 4 more in the list above
Swimming near Wildwood
- Fort Cooper State Park 18 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Lake Louisa State Park 30 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Rainbow Springs State Park 32 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Wekiwa Springs State Park 34 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
- Weeki Wachee Springs State Park 40 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 3 more in the list above
Hiking near Wildwood
- Lake Griffin State Park 7 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Dade Battlefield Historic State Park 13 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- General James A. Van Fleet State Trail 16 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Fort Cooper State Park 18 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenways State Recreation and Conservation Area 24 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
+ 15 more in the list above
Fishing near Wildwood
- Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenways State Recreation and Conservation Area 24 mi northwest · Fishing listed
- Lake Louisa State Park 30 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Wekiwa Springs State Park 34 mi east · Fishing listed
- Colt Creek State Park 35 mi south · Fishing listed
- Crystal River Preserve State Park 37 mi west · Fishing listed
+ 5 more in the list above
Free state parks near Wildwood
- General James A. Van Fleet State Trail 16 mi south · No entrance fee listed
- Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenways State Recreation and Conservation Area 24 mi northwest · No entrance fee listed
- Withlacoochee State Trail 27 mi southwest · No entrance fee listed
- Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park 36 mi west · No entrance fee listed
- Crystal River Preserve State Park 37 mi west · No entrance fee listed
+ 2 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Wildwood
What is the closest state park to Wildwood?
Lake Griffin State Park is the closest, about 7 miles northeast of Wildwood in a straight line. Next are Dade Battlefield Historic State Park and General James A. Van Fleet State Trail.
How many state parks are near Wildwood?
24 state park units are within 50 miles, and 5 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Wildwood have camping?
15 parks list camping, the nearest being Lake Griffin State Park, Fort Cooper State Park and Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenways State Recreation and Conservation Area. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Wildwood?
None of the parks listed here say dogs are allowed. Check each park page before bringing a pet.
Are there free state parks near Wildwood?
7 parks list no entrance fee: General James A. Van Fleet State Trail, Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenways State Recreation and Conservation Area and Withlacoochee State Trail. Camping and some activities can still cost extra.
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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.