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Lake Louisa State Park

Escape into nature, only 30 minutes from Orlando

Hours

8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year

Fees

$5 per vehicle

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Location

7305 U.S. Highway 27
Clermont FL 34714

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Contact Info

352-394-3969

Welcome to Lake Louisa State Park

A natural theme park awaits those with a hearty outdoor spirit.


The natural theme park of Lake Louisa State Park showcases a diversity of wildlife, including deer, bobcat, gopher tortoises, fox squirrel and flighted creatures like bald eagles and osprey.

The park is home to 11 distinct natural plant communities and lies within the eastern boundary of the Green Swamp Area of Critical State Concern and the northern boundary of the Lake Wales Ridge.

The park’s three major lakes, Louisa, Hammond and Dixie, transform idle observers into active participants with opportunities for canoeing, kayaking and paddleboarding. Bicycling is popular on the park’s seven miles of paved roads over rolling hills and on the 20 miles of unpaved multi-use trails.

Plan Your Visit

Rachel Nunlist, Lake Louisa Park Manager smiling at the camera
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Manager's Message

It is our hope that you enjoy your time in our park and make many return visits. Be sure to check out the links to our many activities.
Family at glamping tent Lake Louisa
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Glamping, Rentals and Special Events

There are a variety of services available to make your visit to Lake Louisa a memorable and relaxing experience. 
Lake Louisa Cabin
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Cabins, Campgrounds and Primitive Camping at Lake Louisa

Lake Louisa State Park is known for its family campground and the 20 beautiful cabins overlooking Dixie Lake, but did you know that we also offer primitive camping opportunities?

Experiences

Bicycling
Bicycling
Boating
Boating
Camping
Camping
Camping
Camping
Camping Equestrian
Camping Equestrian
Camping Primitive
Camping Primitive
Camping, Primitive Group
Camping, Primitive Group
Fishing
Fishing
Geo-Seeking
Geo-Seeking
Hiking
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Horseback Riding
Mountain Biking
Mountain Biking
Paddling
Paddling
Picnicking
Picnicking
Reunions and Gatherings
Reunions and Gatherings
Swimming
Swimming
Walking and Running
Walking and Running
Weddings
Weddings
Wildlife Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

Amenities

Accessible Amenities
Accessible Amenities
Cabins
Cabins
Campgrounds
Campgrounds
Canoe Kayak Launch
Canoe Kayak Launch
Equestrian Trail
Equestrian Trail
Interpretive Exhibit
Interpretive Exhibit
Laundry
Laundry
Mountain Bike Trail
Mountain Bike Trail
Nature Trail
Nature Trail
Parking
Parking
Pets
Pets
Picnic Pavilion
Picnic Pavilion
Playground
Playground
Recycling
Recycling
Restroom Facilities
Restroom Facilities
RV
RV
Shower Station
Shower Station

Lake Louisa State Park Photo Gallery

Liatris, Blazing Star at Lake Louisa State Park

Blazing Star at Lake Louisa

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Photo of Lake Louisa during sunset
Couple around a campfire outside of their Care Free Camping luxury tent
Lake Louisa Trails
Sandhill Restoration
Tour group kayaking on Lake Louisa
Cabin at Lake Louisa State Park
Equestrian Trails
Glamping luxury tent at Lake Louisa
A person sitting on a dock on the edge of a lake.
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Lakes of Lake Louisa State Park

A patchwork of ten different lakes linked by wetlands and creeks make Lake Louisa State Park a delight to explore. While paddling, boating, swimming or exploring the park’s trails, think about how your surroundings are connected to ecosystems, wildlife and people hundreds of miles away.
Lake Louisa Trails
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Trails at Lake Louisa

Trails crisscross through Lake Louisa State Park, winding through rolling hills, lush cypress swamps and scrub forests. There are 20 miles of unpaved trails throughout the park.

People Make the Parks

Park Ranger Sam Louzan smiling for the camera with pine trees and a lake behind him

Staff Spotlight

Sam wanted to be a park ranger because he believes it’s important to learn about and protect Florida’s natural ecosystems and wildlife.
Daniel Cleary

Volunteer Spotlight

Daniel Cleary has received the 2020 Volunteer of the Year Award for Maintenance.
Friends of Lake Louisa State Park

Friends of Lake Louisa State Park

Friends groups meet the critical needs of individual parks and the system of state parks. They share one thing in common – passion for parks.

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