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Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park
What a name. Betcha can't say that three times fast?
This is one of Florida's first state parks. It sits midways between Gainesville and Jacksonville. Rolling sandhills make for fantastic hiking and wildlife viewing. Nature trails wind throughout the 2,000-acre park.
Once you get in the park, you'll first notice the towering long-leaf pines. These thick trees thrive among the scrub. These arboreal sentinels offer the perfect homes for a wide range of wildlife.
Keep an eye out for fox squirrels, kestrels, red-tailed hawks and bald eagles perched on branches. Wild turkeys, white-tail deer, and gopher tortoises dominate the underbrush, grass, and sand.
Little Lake Johnson is the perfect spot for water activities. BYOB (bring your own boat) for canoeing or kayaking. Cast your line out to catch dinner for your campsite. A 7-mile equestrian trail lets you and your steed
This is one of Florida's first state parks. It sits midways between Gainesville and Jacksonville. Rolling sandhills make for fantastic hiking and wildlife viewing. Nature trails wind throughout the 2,000-acre park.
Once you get in the park, you'll first notice the towering long-leaf pines. These thick trees thrive among the scrub. These arboreal sentinels offer the perfect homes for a wide range of wildlife.
Keep an eye out for fox squirrels, kestrels, red-tailed hawks and bald eagles perched on branches. Wild turkeys, white-tail deer, and gopher tortoises dominate the underbrush, grass, and sand.
Little Lake Johnson is the perfect spot for water activities. BYOB (bring your own boat) for canoeing or kayaking. Cast your line out to catch dinner for your campsite. A 7-mile equestrian trail lets you and your steed get some exercise.
Campgrounds have rustic and RV sites. Take advantage of fully equipped lakefront cabins for a glamping getaway.
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4 campgrounds in Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park
Just north of Little Lake Johnson along the river, you’ll find Sandhill Campground its 37 sites, which are vaguely situated in the form of a lower case cursive G. While some sites allow back in trailers and campers, all sites are available to tent campers. All come with water/electric hookups and are within close proximity to restroom and hot show Read more...
Great for Lake “gazing” during the day and stargazing at night, Sites 38 - 74 are situated on the southern end of this park just a short stroll from both Big Johnson Lake and Little Johnson Lake too. Electricity is available here at all sites except for 57 and 60-67. Why 57 all on its own? Purely for spite. Just kidding we actually have no idea. T Read more...
Although these cabins (16 of ‘em) come with some pretty rockin’ amenities, our favorite amenity is the rocking chair itself! Seriously, what better way to enjoy a beautiful evening than swinging softly back and forth as you gaze out over Little Lake Johnson, listening to the cabin walls as they inhale and exhale the gentle summer breeze. No TV, no Read more...
Located ¾ of a mile from the picnic area just off the Florida National Scenic Trail, these two primitive sites are located and fully equipped with leather couches, flat screen TV’s and a brand new jacuzzi. Wait what?! Ok, so maybe by leather couches we meant picnic tables, by flat screen TV’s we meant fire rings and by jacuzzi we meant group pavil Read more...
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