Six lakes and rolling hills mark Lake Louisa State Park. Fish, hike, bike, bird watch and camp in the 4,500 acre park. The park has 15 miles of equestrian trails. Twenty miles of trails are set aside for hikers and backpackers. You can primitive camp, horse camp, group camp or camp with hook-ups. Showers and flush toilets are available at the improved campgrounds, composting toilets are located in the equestrian campground. Most sites have a picnic table, fire ring, water hook-up and a grill. The parks has 20 cabins for rent.
Lake Louisa State Park
7305 U.S. Highway 27
Clermont, FL 34714
352-394-3969
floridastateparks.org/lakelouisa/default.cfm
Located one hour from Orlando, Wekiwa Springs has car camping, primitive, group and equestrian sites. Set along the Wekiva River, the park's terrain is hilly and covered in longleaf pines. Swim in the cool springs. Hike or bike the park's trails through wilderness areas. Campgrounds offer wooded sites with a fire ring, picnic table and grill. Bathhouses and water are centrally located. Recreational vehicles are limited to 50 feet.Canoe the river with a rented canoe or kayak. Concessionaires can advise on suggested routes and length of time required. Snorkeling is permitted in the clear Wekiwa Springs water.
Wekiwa Springs State Park
1800 Wekiwa Circle
Apopka, FL 32712
407-884-2008
floridastateparks.org/wekiwasprings/activities.cfm#12
Take refuge in the natural beauty of Rock Springs Run north of Orlando. The park sits along the Rock Springs Run and Wekiva River amid pine flatwoods, sand pine scrub and swamps. Canoe to river accessible primitive campsites. Rent a canoe at nearby Wekiwa Springs State Park. Or camp with your horse at the equestrian campground. Rock Springs has 15 miles of multi-use trails for bikes, hikers and horses. Cabins rentals are available in the park. There is no swimming in the reserve.
Rock Springs Run State Reserve
State Road 46
Sorrento, FL 32776
407-884-2008
floridastateparks.org/rockspringsrun/default.cfm
Only one hour east of Orlando, you can camp on the beach. Beachfront camping is a grand Florida tradition. Camp on Kondike Beach, a section of the Cape Canaveral National Seashore. Hike in for this primitive backcountry camping experience. Get a backcountry permit at the park gate. Be prepared to pack in your own water and pack out all your trash. Some backcountry camping is allowed on nearby islands. This area will be closed during Kennedy Space Center launches.
Cape Canaveral National Seashore
212 S. Washington Ave.
Titusville, FL 32796
321-267-1110
nps.gov/cana/planyourvisit/outdooractivities.htm
