Florida State Parks Near Avon Park

Discover 2 parks within driving distance of Avon Park

Highlands Hammock State Park

Sebring, Florida

18 miles away

"Avon Park residents and visitors use the park for picnics, biking, and family outings. Its shaded trails make it a popular warm-weather destination."

Highlands Hammock State Park preserves one of the largest remaining tracts of old-growth hammock in Florida, with cypress swamps, oak canopies, and diverse birdlife. The park is popular for its scenic loop drive, boardwalks, and family-friendly outdoor recreation.

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Lake June in Winter Scrub State Park

Lake Placid, Florida

23 miles away

"Avon Park is close enough for a short drive to the park. Visitors from here often come for fishing, quiet outdoor recreation, and a change of scenery."

Lake June in Winter Scrub State Park is known for its undeveloped natural setting and diverse habitats that support birds, reptiles, and native plants. The park offers a calm escape for visitors seeking fishing, kayaking, and scenic views of one of Central Florida’s distinctive scrub landscapes.

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