Lake Griffin State Park
| Lake Griffin State Park | |
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 The boathouse at Lake Griffin State Park in the early morning | |
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| Location | Lake County, Florida, USA |
| Nearest city | Fruitland Park, Florida |
| Coordinates | 28°51′50″N 81°53′38″W / 28.86389°N 81.89389°W |
| Area | 500 acres (2 km2) |
| Governing body | Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
Lake Griffin State Park is a
swampland and hardwood
upland.
Activities include boating and canoeing, kayaking, hiking, fishing, camping, and wildlife viewing. Among the wildlife of the park are osprey, bald eagle, blue heron, anhinga, ibis, American alligator, and river otter.
Amenities include a full-facility campground, a half-mile nature trail, a boat ramp that provides access to the Dead River, and a playground for small children as well as kayak and canoe rentals, a forty site campground, and a picnic area. The park is open from 8:00 am until sundown year-round.
External links
- Lake Griffin State Park at Florida State Parks
- Lake Griffin State Park at State Parks
- Lake Griffin State Park at Absolutely Florida
- Lake Griffin State Park at Wildernet
