COLT CREEK STATE PARK
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Welcome To Colt Creek State Park
The Newest Addition To Colt Creek State Park
Colt Creek State Park encompasses over 5,000 acres of native Central Florida habitat, providing an opportunity to learn about the natural communities and wildlife that make our park unique. More than 15 miles of multi-use trails meander through the pine flatwoods, natural creeks, and wetlands, and are shared by hikers, bicyclists, and horseback riders. Park lakes provide views of wading birds and alligators, as well as a location for anglers to cast their lines from the lake’s edge or from our 75-foot accessible dock. Canoes and kayaks can be rented at the ranger station. We provide a variety of camping options, including primitive campsites, an equestrian campground, and a group campground. Pavilions are available on a first-come, first-served basis or can be reserved ahead of time. Our pavilions are ideal for family reunions, birthday parties, weddings, corporate events, and a variety of other gatherings in an open-air setting. Restrooms, lakes, and trails are all nearby pavilions. We provide a variety of educational interpretive programmes, such as ranger-led hikes, tram tours, and special events.
Colt Creek State Park Offers A Variety Of Seasonal Activities.
There are more than 12 miles of bike trails available. The paths are mostly hard
packed and grassy. Mountain bikes are recommended due to some soft sand or
muddy areas.
Helmets are strongly recommended for all cyclists, and helmets are required by Florida law for cyclists aged 16 and under.
The Lake Region Audubon Society conducted a year-long survey in 2007 that
identified 150 bird species. The park was added to the Great Florida Birding Trail
the following year. Among the species on the list are the Eastern bluebird, bald
eagle, black-bellied whistling duck, meadow lark, swallow-tailed kite, and a
variety of wading birds and warblers.
In the pine flatwoods of Colt Creek State Park, there are 27 full-service campsites
and six tent-only sites. Each site has 30- and 50-amp electrical hookups. Some sites can accommodate rigs of up to 70 feet in length. The campground has a dump station near the entrance as well as an accessible bathhouse.
Campsites 2 and 6 are fully accessible, with a level concrete pad and a concrete
walkway connecting them to the bathhouse. Tent campsites 13 and 14 have
accessibility features such as a level concrete pad with a gravel tent pad and a
concrete walkway connecting them to the parking area. Pets are welcome; please follow all pet-related rules in the campground in accordance with our Pet Policy. Firewood can be purchased at the ranger station.
Reservations can be made for up to 11 months ahead of time.
Reservations can be made by visiting the Florida State Parks
reservations website or by calling 800-326-3521 or TDD 888-433-0287
The equestrian campground is a primitive campground with 10 horse trailer-friendly campsites. We can accommodate up to eight people per site.
Reservations are strongly advised. There are currently no amenities on the site other than a port-o-let. Visitors are asked to pack all supplies in and out, and trash can be disposed of in a dumpster at the ranger station.
Please call the park at 863-815-6761 to make a reservation.
Two primitive camps can be found along the Flatwoods trail. These camps can only be reached by foot, horseback, or mountain bike. They are pack in/pack out tent camps with no running water, electricity, or toilets. The nearest camp is two miles away from the parking area where you will leave your vehicle. Pets are welcome; please see our Pet Policy for more information.
Reservations are required, and you must register one hour before sunset on the day you arrive. At the time of arrival, camping fees will be collected.
For organized groups, a primitive group camp is available. The site can hold up to 60 people. The camp is nestled in an oak hammock that provides some shade.
Reservations are required and can be made by calling the park directly up to 60 days in advance for youth groups and 30 days in advance for adult groups. Payment is due at the time of check-in.
Freshwater bank fishing is available in three of the park’s lakes, and a fishing dock is located at the Mac Lake day use area. Mobility assistance devices can access the fishing dock from the parking lot. The lakes range in size from 2 to 25 acres, with depths ranging from 12 to 50 feet. The lakes were formed as part of a lime rock mining operation in the 1990s. Largemouth bass, bluegill, bream, shell cracker, and catfish are among the freshwater species that can be caught. Small jon boats, canoes, and kayaks can be carried down to the water and launched by hand. Gas-powered motors are not permitted, but electric trolling motors are permitted.
All fishing within the park must adhere to size, number, method of capture, and season regulations. It is possible that a fishing license will be required. More information can be found on the Florida Wildlife Commission’s Fishing in Florida page.
Explore the park in a novel and difficult way. Geocachers with prior experience have requested permission to hide caches containing trinkets, treasures, or information in various locations throughout the park. Please refer to the Geocaching website for the most up-to-date information and clues to locate
these caches.
Hiking and horseback riding on more than 12 miles of marked trails meander through and around several of the park’s natural communities, including pine flatwoods, cypress domes, and hardwood hammocks, are available to visitors. A section of the trail skirts the edge of pastureland, providing a beautiful view. Visitors may see white-tailed deer, bobcats, fox squirrels, and a variety of birds.
Prepare for Florida’s ever-changing weather by dressing appropriately and wearing appropriate hiking shoes. Remember to bring sunscreen, a hat, water, and insect repellent. Before heading out on the trails, be sure to pick up a trail map from one of the kiosks, and please stay on the marked trails.
The park has two lakes where you can launch your own canoe or kayak. You don’t have one? Don’t be concerned.
– Canoes and kayaks are available for rent at the ranger station and can be
launched at Mac Lake. The first two hours are $8, followed by an additional $3 (plus tax) for each hour after that.
– One hour before sunset, canoes and kayaks must be returned.
Within the park, there are two picnic areas. You can find a free picnic table on the grounds, or if the pavilions are not rented, you can use them as well. Nothing beats the taste of food when eaten in the great outdoors, whether you bring a packed lunch or cook on a grill.
Please keep in mind that feeding wildlife is not only illegal, but it is also unhealthy for them.
We have the ideal setting for your next family reunion, from small to large and
everything in between. The three pavilions at the Mac Lake picnic area can
accommodate between 40 and 108 people.
By calling the park ahead of time, all three can be rented and reserved. They are
available on a first-come, first-served basis if not rented.
Colt Creek can be an ideal setting for a wedding. If you are thinking about using the park for a special occasion, please give us a call so we can go over all of the options for making your day a once-in-a-lifetime memory.
The park, which is located within the boundaries of the Green Swamp, has become a popular wildlife viewing area. White-tailed deer, bobcats, turkeys, fox squirrels, raccoons, alligators, and wading birds live in the park and can sometimes be seen during the day.
Please keep in mind that feeding wildlife in the park is not only illegal, but also
unhealthy for them.
Colt Creek State Park is dedicated to making a variety of amenities available to all visitors.
Among these features are: Mac Picnic pavilion and benches on the lake’s nature trail, Fishing pier with grills.
The boat ramp at Mac and Middle Lakes is suitable for small boats such as canoes, kayaks, gheenoes, and jon boats. Electric trolling motors are permitted, but gas-powered motors are not.
In the pine flatwoods of Colt Creek State Park, there are 27 full-service campsites and six tent-only sites. Each site has 30- and 50-amp electrical hookups. Some sites can accommodate rigs of up to 70 feet in length. The campground has a dump station near the entrance as well as an accessible bathhouse.
Campsites 2 and 6 are fully accessible, with a level concrete pad and a concrete
walkway connecting them to the bathhouse. Tent campsites 13 and 14 have
accessibility features such as a level concrete pad with a gravel tent pad and a concrete walkway connecting them to the parking area. Pets are welcome; please follow all pet-related rules in the campground in accordance with our Pet Policy. Firewood can be purchased at the ranger station.
Reservations can be made for up to 11 months ahead of time.
Reservations can be made by visiting the Florida State Parks reservations website or by calling 800-326-3521 or TDD 888-433-0287.
Hiking and horseback riding on more than 12 miles of marked trails meander through and around several of the park’s natural communities, including pine
flatwoods, cypress domes, and hardwood hammocks, are available to visitors. A
section of the trail skirts the edge of pastureland, providing a beautiful view. Visitors may see white-tailed deer, bobcats, fox squirrels, and a variety of birds.
Prepare for Florida’s ever-changing weather by dressing appropriately and wearing appropriate hiking shoes. Remember to bring sunscreen, a hat, water, and insect repellent. Please stay on the marked trails and pick up a trail map at any of the kiosks before heading out on the trails.
It is necessary to provide proof of a negative Coggins test.
Pets are welcome in the park, but they must be well-behaved and kept under their owner’s control with a leash no longer than six feet in length. Please clean up after your pet and dispose of their waste properly.
Pets are not allowed in the restrooms, pavilions, lakes, or primitive camping areas.
There are four picnic pavilions scattered throughout the park. When not rented, three of the pavilions around Mac Lake are available for rent, but any of them can be used on a first-come, first-served basis. The pavilions vary in size and are equipped with 4 to 18 picnic tables and can accommodate 24 to 108 people. They are ideal for picnics, family reunions, meetings, and other social gatherings. Each pavilion has a charcoal grill for cooking outside in the great outdoors.
Bounce houses and the like are strongly discouraged for visitor safety and the protection of our wildlife.
The ranger station and the Mac Lake day use area both have wheelchair accessible restrooms. There is also an ADA accessible portable toilet at the Middle Lake day use area.
7450 N.E. 60th St. High Springs FL 32643
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