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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
34.46km from Lake George State Forest
The LPGA International golf club features two 18-hole courses, Champions and Legends.
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
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
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
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
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.