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Lake Griffin State Park

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Page is sponsored by the Friends of Lake Griffin State Park. Lake Griffin encompasses 640 acres.

We have an abundance of plants, wildlife including Florida black bears, alligators, and a variety of birds. Come visit beautiful Lake Griffin State Park located right off of US Highway 441 in Fruitland Park. We offer a short nature trail, an improved boat launch, canoe/kayak launch, boat rentals, guided paddle tours and guided pontoon boat tours. We also have 40 campsites that can accommodate both campers and tents. The park is known for having the second largest Live Oak tree in the state as well!

11/03/2026

10/28/2026

Lake Griffin State Park is excited to be attending the Lake Port Square Community Trunk or Treat event Thursday! Make sure to stop by and say Hi and get a treat and some park fun facts!

10/26/2026

Thank you to all that came out Saturday for Pumpkin Painting in the Park! We had a great time and absolutely beautiful weather! Here are some photos of all the fun!

10/15/2026

SUNSET KAYAK TOUR
Enjoy the serenity of sunset over the water as Friends of Lake Griffin State Park introduce you to the sights and sounds of the night. This 90-minute kayak tour begins just before sunset, pauses to watch the sky turn colors and the full moon rise, then concludes with a paddle into darkness. Your $40 fee includes kayak, paddle, life jacket, headlamp and safety lights, and the services of four Certified Paddle Tour Guides. All proceeds benefit park projects. No experience needed. Advance registration required at FLGSP.org. Additional dates and tours available.

07/30/2026

Did you know scrub buckwheat is one of the many rare native plants growing at Lake Griffin State Park?

Here are a few fun facts about this unique Florida wildflower:

🌼 Its delicate white flowers are a favorite nectar source for native bees, butterflies, wasps, and other pollinators.

🐝 It blooms during the hot summer months, providing an important food source when many other native plants have stopped flowering.

🌱 Scrub buckwheat is specially adapted to Florida’s sandy soils, intense heat, and periodic drought, making it an important part of our natural ecosystems.

🌎 It is found only in central Florida, making it a true Florida native that exists nowhere else in the world.

⚠️ Scrub buckwheat is federally listed as Threatened and state-listed as Endangered due to habitat loss, development, and the decline of Florida’s natural scrub and sandhill habitats. It also depends on periodic fire to maintain the open, sunny conditions it needs to survive.

At Lake Griffin State Park, we’re proud to help protect native habitats that support rare species like scrub buckwheat. Every native plant plays an important role in keeping Florida’s ecosystems healthy for generations to come. 💚

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07/22/2026

Today we had an amazing group of high school students come out to Lake Griffin State Park to help our CSO tackle one of the erosion issues we’ve been battling at the kayak launch.

These students worked incredibly hard moving wheelbarrow after wheelbarrow of dirt, leveling the area, and helping us install a geocell grid to stabilize the shoreline. We still have a little more work to do, but thanks to their effort, we made huge progress today!

I can’t say enough about how impressed I was with this group. They showed up ready to work, never complained despite the Florida heat, and took pride in what they were doing. It’s refreshing to see young people willing to volunteer their time and work this hard to help improve one of our state parks.

A huge thank you to each and every one of you, You made a real difference today, and our visitors will benefit from your hard work for a long time to come. We truly appreciate you all!

06/16/2026

We have been delighted to welcome several visitors to our area over the past week. The birds were all seen on the Rookery tour with Epic Water Boat Tours LLC, and the otters were spotted at the boat ramp today. Also, the mother bear and her cub, who were seen in the park last week, made another appearance today, but unfortunately, no photos were taken. Epic Water Boat Tours LLC

06/13/2026

Let our Certified Paddle Tour Guides introduce you to the beauty of summer as you paddle a kayak quietly through the wetlands of nearby Lake Griffin State Park. Summer flowers are in bloom, including puffy white balls of button bush flowers, lavender stalks of pickerel w**d, bright yellow petals of spatterdock, and delicate white orchid-like duck potato. Swallow-tail kites and osprey wheel overhead searching for prey, while green herons and red-wing blackbirds hang out in trees near the water. All equipment provided. No experience needed. We'll coach you in basic paddle strokes. Friends of Lake Griffin State Park guided kayak eco-tours through the end of July are now available for reservations . For details, dates, and reservations, visit FLGSP.org. If our schedule doesn't fit yours, ask about a private tour.

06/09/2026

What are you waiting for? Come take a stroll through the Real Florida and grab lunch from our new concessionaire!

You can’t capture beautiful photos of nature unless you get out and experience it for yourself. There is always something worth discovering at Lake Griffin State Park.

Come explore, enjoy a great meal, and see what makes this little park so special! 📸🦅🐊

Address

3089 US Highway 441/27
Fruitland Park, FL
34731

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm
Saturday	8am - 6pm
Sunday	8am - 6pm

Telephone

+13523606760

Website

http://www.floridastateparks.org/park/lake-griffin

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