Mike Roess Gold Head Branch SP - Florida
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N 29° 50.884 W 081° 57.715
17R E 407081 N 3302338
Gold Head Branch State Park, just north of Keystone Heights in Florida.
Waymark Code: WM3D07
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 03/17/2008
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One of Florida´s first state parks, Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park was developed on a 2,000-acre site by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) during the 1930s. The extraordinary craftsmanship of the CCC is still evident today. Located on rolling sandhills in an area known as the central ridge of Florida, a deep ravine with springs issuing from its side bisects the area and forms Gold Head Branch. Marshes, lakes and scrub provide a habitat for a wide variety of wildlife.
Visitors to the park can enjoy hiking and wildlife viewing along the park´s nature trails and a three-mile stretch of the Florida Trail. For aquatic recreation, visitors can swim or fish in the lake, or spend a lazy afternoon canoeing. A large picnic area, with tables and grills, overlooks Little Lake Johnson. Nestled under the trees is a full-facility campground. Group and primitive campsites are available as are fully equipped lakefront cabins, some of which were built by the CCC.
-above information obtained from the Parks' website.
Park Type: Day use, Overnight
Activities:
Picnic, camping, hiking, fishing, trails, canoeing
Background:
Built by the CCC
Date Established?: 1935
Link to Park: [Web Link]
Park Fees: Not listed
Additional Entrance Points: Not Listed
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