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This 22,000-acre preserve is among the most significant natural and historic areas in Florida. In 1774, noted artist and naturalist William Bartram wrote a detailed description of this area, calling it the "great Alachua Savannah." The park offers hiking, bird watching, fishing, camping, picnicking, and bicycling. Natural and cultural exhibits are located in the visitors center. For further information on this campground, please go to click here |
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GPS Coordinates: N 29'31'11, W 82'17'40 The main entrance to the park is located 10 miles south of Gainesville, or 1 mile north of Micanopy, on US 441. From Interstate 75 take exit 374 (Micanopy), take County Road 234 east 1 mile to US 441, proceed north on US 441 1/4 mile to park entrance (Savannah Boulevard). |
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The park gates close at sunset. If you plan to arrive late pleasecontact the park prior to 5 PM on the day of your arrival. No collecting of firewood. Camping gear must be placed in designated areas only. No hanging nor tying of anything on vegetation. All sites have a picnic table and ground grill. For everyone's enjoyment, including pets, please observe the following pet camping rules. Failure to abide by these rules may result in the camper being asked to board the pet outside the park or check out of the campground. Domestic pets are permitted in designated day-use areas at all Florida State Parks. For the complete Florida State Parks Pet Policy, click here . Pets are not allowed in any state park cabins or cabin areas. All pets must be confined, leashed, or otherwise under the physical control of a person at all times. Leashes may not exceed six feet in length. This rule does not apply to horses and pack animals brought in for equestrian trail use. Pets must be well-behaved at all times. In campgrounds, pets must be confined in the owner's camping unit during designated quiet time hours, 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. At other times, pets may be left unattended on the owner's campsite for no more than 30 minutes and must be leashed. Pet owners are required to pick up after their pets and properly dispose of all pet droppings in trash receptacles. Pets that are noisy, vicious, dangerous, disturbing or intimidating to other persons or pets, or which damage park resources, are considered to be nuisances and will not be permitted to remain in the park. Non-furbearing pets, such as reptiles, birds or fish, must be confined or under the physical control of the owner. Some animals may be prohibited on park property. Captive wild species, whether native or non-native and barnyard animals, except horses, are prohibited. Dogs, cats and other pets must be vaccinated as per Chapter 828, F.S. Florida Law. Owners do not need written proof of vaccination when registering to camp. Equestrians are required, upon request, to provide proof of negative Coggins test (EIA test) for each horse on areas administered by the division in accordance with F.A.C. 5C-18.010, 5C-18.011. This also applies to miniature horses that are service animals. Pets are not allowed at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs State Park because of the captive wildlife. The park provides complimentary kennels at the main entrance of the park on US 19 for those visitors traveling with pets. They are self-service and free. Service animals are welcome in all areas of the park where visitors are normally allowed. If you intend on using a tent then you will need to selecta site with a tent pad, or drive a tent stake through Lime Stone. Campsites 19 thru 33 are walk in tent camping only sites. Vehicles must be left in the parking area and all items carried in and out of the campsite (up to 250 feet from parking area). Sites 001, 003, 008, 011, 015, 037, 041, 044 - 046, 049, 050 are RV sites that have tent pads 14 x 14. No one younger than 18 may camp overnight unless accompanied by a responsible adult, who will remain onsite for the period rented. |