There are so many State Parks in Florida it is hard to name them all. We’ll just highlight a few of them close to Orlando.
Lake Louisa State Park offers not just camping in some lovely small family-oriented campgrounds, but they even have it outfitted with several upscale tents for “glamping,” if that strikes your fancy. There are plenty of trails and lakes to fish in or view alligators, and one, Lake Louisa, allows swimming in a beautiful cool setting (without the alligators).
Wekiwa Springs State Park
With emerald springs feeding the Wekiwa River and lush tropical hammocks, this unique park just minutes from downtown Orlando is perfect for observing abundant wildlife or cooling off on a summer day.
Lake Griffin State Park is a Florida State Park located two miles north of Leesburg, in Fruitland Park and 30 miles south of Ocala on U.S. Highway 441. It is home to one of the state's largest live oak trees.
And, as mentioned above, Silver Springs State Park is home to the famous glass-bottom boats that tour visitors through the beautiful Silver River. This gorgeous Florida state park, located on the Silver River in Marion County, contains Silver Springs, Florida's first tourist attraction, which dates back to the 1870s.
Just a few of the other State Parks all around the state include: Alafia River State Park, Bahia Honda State Park, Curry Hammock State Park, John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, Long Key State Park and Manatee Springs State Park.