Paynes Prairie Reserve State Park

  • 100 Savannah Boulevard Micanopy, Florida 32667
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Phone:

1 (352) 466-3397

Website:

www.floridastateparks.org

Paynes Prairie is biologically, geologically and historically unique. This park became Florida´s first state preserve in 1971 and is now designated as a National Natural Landmark. Noted artist and naturalist William Bartram called ... more on Floridastateparks.org

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The bathhouse is well-maintained and has plenty of hot water, a feature I took for granted before moving to and traveling around Alaska! more on TripAdvisor

When we went, parking was free on Saturday and Sunday and admission to the museum was also free. more on TripAdvisor

The admittance fee was very cheap (either $2 or $4 to get in). more on TripAdvisor

It's free. more on TripAdvisor

Campsites 19-23 have their own little 4 or 5 space parking lot and then there is a little paved loop to walk up to the sites. more on TripAdvisor

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As a teenager growing up in Ocala, Florida who happened to be an outdoors enthusiast, Payne's Prairie was a great place to explore. A short road trip offered great camping, even better fishing, and su ... more on TripAdvisor

As a teenager growing up in Ocala, Florida who happened to be an outdoors enthusiast, Payne's Prairie was a great place to explore. A short road trip offered great camping, even better fishing, and su ... more on TripAdvisor

As a teenager growing up in Ocala, Florida who happened to be an outdoors enthusiast, Payne's Prairie was a great place to explore. A short road trip offered great camping, even better fishing, and su ... more on TripAdvisor

Bison, Buffalo...never seen one. Gators? A winner. Want to see florida gators in the wild? NO supervision. No cost. No place for morons. Just minutes from the home town of famous music star Tom Petty. ... more on TripAdvisor

Paynes Prarie is great! When I was younger, I used to have field trips to the prarie, where the friendly and knowledgable guides convinced all of the students present that we wanted to work for the pa ... more on TripAdvisor

Great Amenities at Paynes Prairie Reserve State Park:

  • Interpretive sites
  • Recycling center
  • Observation tower
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Group grill
  • Programs
  • Water faucets
  • Horseback riding
  • Gift shop
  • Security lights
  • Showers
  • Nature trails
  • Site pads
  • Pay telephone
  • Biking
  • Information station
  • Separate tent area
  • Nature viewing area
  • Accessible picnic area
  • Table
  • Lake
  • Water fountains
  • Bike trail
  • Kayaking
  • Lantern posts
  • Pressurized water
  • Swings
  • Group picnic shelters
  • Accessible hiking trails
  • Canoeing

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Paynes Prairie Reserve State Park Website

www.floridastateparks.org

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