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De León Springs State Park

De León Springs State Park

9.77km from Lake George State Forest

De Leon Springs State Park has a land area of 625 acres. State parks in Florida are open from 8 a.m. to sundown every day of the year (including holidays).

Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge

Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge

10.93km from Lake George State Forest

To provide habitat for migrating and wintering birds, the Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1964.

Alexander Springs Recreation Area

Alexander Springs Recreation Area

13.57km from Lake George State Forest

There are 7,941 acres in the wilderness. The Alexander Springs Wilderness is located in the Ocala National Forest, which is the oldest forest east of the Mississippi.

Alexander Springs Wilderness

Alexander Springs Wilderness

13.57km from Lake George State Forest

Alexander Springs Wilderness is a beautiful and untouched landscape full of springs, streams, wet prairies and dense forests. Visitors come to swim in the crystal clear waters or take an afternoon walk along one of the many trails. This 850-acre area is known for its prehistoric fossils and middens, ancient curved sand ridges created by Native Americans thousands of years ago. There are also towering pines and hardwoods that provide plenty of shade during your visit.

Stetson Mansion

Stetson Mansion

19.11km from Lake George State Forest

In honour of the cowboy hat inventor John B. Stetson, the John B. Stetson House was built. Philadelphia architect George T. Pearson designed the house in 1886.

Museum of Art-DeLand

Museum of Art-DeLand

19.42km from Lake George State Forest

DeLand's Museum of Art is a visual arts museum devoted to collecting, preserving, studying, displaying, and educating about the fine arts.

DeLand House Museum

DeLand House Museum

19.58km from Lake George State Forest

As part of the West Volusia Historical Society, the DeLand House Museum preserves materials related to the history of western Volusia County.

African American Museum of the Arts

African American Museum of the Arts

20.17km from Lake George State Forest

Irene D. and Maxwell Johnson founded the African American Museum of the Arts. They helped establish a board of directors on September 22, 1994, following a meeting with friends and community leaders

Clearwater Lake Recreation

Clearwater Lake Recreation

20.66km from Lake George State Forest

There are 32 acres in the lake. The recreation area has hiking and biking trails. Kayakers also use the area.

Hontoon Island State Park

Hontoon Island State Park

21.39km from Lake George State Forest

There are 1,648 acres in Hontoon Island State Park. The park is open year-round from 8:00 am until one hour before sunset.

Blue Spring State Park

Blue Spring State Park

25.07km from Lake George State Forest

In 1972, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection acquired Blue Spring State Park to initiate its manatee protection program.

Tiger Bay State Forest

Tiger Bay State Forest

28.32km from Lake George State Forest

In Tiger Bay State Forest, there are large swamps with pine islands embedded in them and a large pine ridge area.

Ocala National Forest - Seminole Ranger Station

Ocala National Forest - Seminole Ranger Station

29.71km from Lake George State Forest

The Ocala National Forest,is the oldest federally-protected forest east of the Mississippi River. Spanning over 385,000 acres of protected land, this forest is filled with natural springs, over 600 lakes and rivers, trails for hiking and biking, and a variety of wildlife. There's even a Ranger Station that serves as an education center, providing information on the area's plant life and history. There are also many campgrounds available throughout the park.

Seminole State Forest

Seminole State Forest

30.85km from Lake George State Forest

Seminole State Forest covers 25,812 acres in Central Florida. The forest is accessible via Florida State Road 44, Lake County Road 46A, and Florida State Road 46.

DeBary Hall Historic Site

DeBary Hall Historic Site

34.08km from Lake George State Forest

A historic site in DeBary is DeBary Hall. Various leisure activities were available, including swimming in the local springs, fishing, and hunting quail, deer, and alligators.

LPGA International

LPGA International

34.46km from Lake George State Forest

The LPGA International golf club features two 18-hole courses, Champions and Legends.

Gemini Springs Park

Gemini Springs Park

34.57km from Lake George State Forest

Gemini Springs Park is a 210-acre public nature park. About 88,250 people visited the park each year.

Green Springs Park

Green Springs Park

37.71km from Lake George State Forest

Sulfur springs can be found at Green Springs Park. A notable archaeological site surrounds the spring that was once part of a 19th-century health resort.

St. Joseph's Church and Parochial School

St. Joseph's Church and Parochial School

38.04km from Lake George State Forest

St. Joseph's Church and Parochial School, located in the heart of Kansas, is a cherished institution deeply rooted in the local community. Founded in [year], the church and school complex serves as a beacon of faith, education, and community service for residents of the area.

Daytona International Speedway

Daytona International Speedway

38.12km from Lake George State Forest

Founder of NASCAR William "Bill" France Sr. built the Daytona International Speedway track in 1959. It hosts the Daytona 500 every year.

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Lake George State Forest

Lake George State Forest

5458 U.S. 17, De Leon Springs, FL 32130, USA

The Lake George State Forest is formed from land that was previously used for timber production, production of naval stores, cattle grazing, and hunting.