Directions: Driving Directions
The park is located 16 miles north of Lakeland just south of the Withlacoochee
River off of State Road 471. From I-4 take exit # 32 and proceed north on US 98
approximately 13 miles, turn right onto State Road 471. From I-75 take exit #
301 and proceed east on State Road 50 for approximately 13 miles, turn right
onto State Road 471. The entrance to the park is 3.8 miles north of US 98 and 17
miles south of State Road 50.
Park Fees
Day Use Entrance Fee: $2.00 per vehicle/up to 8 people and $1.00 per person for
individuals who walk or bike in.
Primitive Youth Camp Fee is $2.00 per Adult and $1.00 per Child per night
(please see our Activities page for more information).
Colt Creek State Park
16000 State Rd 471
Lakeland, Florida 33809
Phone: (863) 815-6761
Trail Information: Lots of miles of WIDE trails. These
are extremely well maintained, extremely wide (6+ feet) trails including sand,
woodchips, fields, pine forests, etc. This is one of Florida's newest
parks and not many people know about this gem. I recommend bringing some
gel or bars too, there are so many neat trails to explore, you will not want to
head back anytime soon. This is part of the GREEN SWAMP wildlife
management area, which is 600,000 acres. Need I say more? Happy
Trails! Ally
Miscellaneous Information: Bring WATER. Nice clean
restrooms at the entrance/parking lot. I have heard gunshots so check
before going during hunting season and wear bright orange.
Ally