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Lake Griffin State Park
State Park Information
State Park Overview
Camping
Camp in the parks forty (40) site campground. Campsites accommodate tents, trailers or motorized campers, with some sites accommodating rigs up to 40 long. Each site includes a picnic table and campfire grill. Wood for campfires (when available) is provided at no charge. All sites are available with water and electric and there is a dump station for sewage disposal. Some sites have 50 amp electrical service. Bathrooms have hot showers with hot water. Reservations are taken by phone up to 11 months in advance. Reservations for campsites may be made by contacting ReserveAmerica, toll-free -t 1-800 326-3521 (800 am to 800 pm), 1-888-433-0287 (TDD) (For Hearing Disabled). Lake Griffin also offers the Bedtime Story Camper Lending Library of picture books for campers aged four to nine. From raccoons to insects, the Lending Library is a fun way to enhance your childs experience in the Real Florida. For a quiet afternoon or bedtime, share a story with your child to help explain the sights and sounds of Lake Griffin. Ask the Ranger Station about how to check out a book.
All of the parks campsites will accommodate RVs. Sites 2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 37 and
38 have 50 amp electrical service.
Trails
Picnicking
Boating
A boat ramp located in the park provides access to the Dead River, which meanders through a basin swamp to Lake Griffin and the Ocklawaha River. A series of locks and canals connects Lake Griffin to the Harris Chain of Lakes. Water levels fluctuate depending on weather conditions, call the park for a local report. There is a 250-foot long concrete dock for boaters entering the park via the Dead River from Lake Griffin a $2.00 docking fee is required.
Canoe rentals and a canoe launch are available at Lake Griffin State Park. Your scenic canoe ride will provide you access to the Dead River and the southwest banks of Lake Griffin.
Fishing and Hunting
More Info
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Alphabetical Region Central LAKE GRIFFIN STATE PARK Fruitland Park, Florida Contact Information
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Lake Griffin State Park