Lake Griffin State Park

Category: State park

Address: 3089 US-441, Fruitland Park, FL 34731, USA

Phone: +13523606760

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–8PM

Monday: 8AM–8PM

Tuesday: 8AM–8PM

Wednesday: 8AM–8PM

Thursday: 8AM–8PM

Friday: 8AM–8PM

Saturday: 8AM–8PM

Reviews

Rob L.

Sep 12, 2022

I would have given more stars, but for the fact putting in here to try and do anything with the Harris chain of lakes in a slower or less powerful boat is a problem. You're so far from Haynes Creek (access to Lake Eustis) that you spend most of your time just traversing back and forth over vast bodies of water. If all you're interested in is fishing in Lake Griffin, this will work perfectly as the boat ramp and dock are great, otherwise find another put in spot.

TnT NL

Sep 12, 2022

Beautiful, well maintained state park.

Luis Crespo

Sep 12, 2022

I wish they would call this park. Live oak Park. So beautiful. The campground was very pretty and the rangers were very friendly. They have fire wood but no ice on site.

Alan “GodsVoice” D.J

Sep 4, 2022

Perfect place for oak tree lovers! A few things to know before camping here: -Site #39 is very small and I'm not sure how you fit an RV in it -theres no place to swim in the Lake or Dead River -No ice on site, but there's multiple places to get ice within 5 minutes All in all, beautiful place to hike and kayak. Shout-out to the nice ranger who rides around in the golf cart, she's super friendly, funny and helpful

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Questions & Answers

Is this park dog friendly?

robin ostertag | Sep 13, 2019
Carol Gonzalez | Sep 13, 2019

Excellent place

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Can people fish there

Juan sepulveda | Sep 13, 2019
Lynn Usrey | Sep 13, 2019

Yes

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Are there areas where you can fish from shore at the park? Hopefully relatively safe from gators ...

Jim Vrioni | Sep 13, 2019
Peter Langer | Sep 13, 2019

Yes, nice shaded area for fishing or just walking.

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Does Lake Griffin State Park have a bike trail? Can I bring a mountain bike?

Miguel Reynoso | Sep 12, 2020
Vanessa Yubi | Sep 12, 2020

Yeah they do :) I seen people on mountain bikes.

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Can I rent kayaks?

Madelyn Bordenkircher | Sep 13, 2019
Judy Blythe | Sep 13, 2019

Yes

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How much does it cost to rent a camping site a night?

Thomas Flanagan | Sep 13, 2018
R Payne | Sep 13, 2018

Hi Thomas! The total with tax is $19.98. If you’re a full time Florida resident and a senior it’s $9.99. Also, if you are 100% disabled (and can show proof of that) it’s also $9.99. Handicap placards do not constitute proof of 100% disability.

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Is there tent camping available?

John Gentry | Sep 12, 2020
Judy Blythe | Sep 12, 2020

Yes there is tent camping that is what we do

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Is the park open rain or shine

Lou-Lou Hansen | Sep 13, 2019
Rebecca Whitehead | Sep 13, 2019

Park stays open unless a hurricane or flooding is happening

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Are dogs allowed?

janine waisley | Sep 13, 2018
Pete Austin | Sep 13, 2018

Yep. Spent a couple of weeks there with our yellow lab

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Do they have full hook ups???

Sandra Wuorenma | Sep 13, 2018
David Ouderkirk | Sep 13, 2018

Water.. elect..

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Can you camp

Bryan Hodge | Sep 13, 2018
Nan | Sep 13, 2018

Yes - all of the above comments. It's a beautiful Park

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are there boating tours available?

Judy King | Sep 13, 2018
William Leathers | Sep 13, 2018

Yes, a pontoon boat with guide.

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there is phone signal?

Live Bait Boat Miami Beach | Aug 29, 2022
Pamela Hobbs | Aug 29, 2022

Att works just fine. You are right off the main road.

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Does it cost money to sit by lake?

Cindy Burgess | Aug 13, 2022
Warren M | Aug 13, 2022

Yes, there's a small fee

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How busy during the summer weekend? Is it like King's landing with two miles of traffic waiting to get in?

Robert Persely | Jul 14, 2022
Mike Herring | Jul 14, 2022

Wasn't busy during the week when we were there. Having a boat makes this place much more interesting. We explored Lake Griffin which is huge.

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I understand there is a boardwalk portion of trails. Pls advise how long the boardwalk portion is and can a pushed wheelchair maneuver it?

Deb Yee | Feb 14, 2022
Chuck Douglass | Feb 14, 2022

No. This trail has boards on the ground and sometimes under water. I would not recommend a wheelchair on the red trai. But other trails are wheelchair friendly.

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Are there bike trails in the park? Do they rent bikes?

Rosario Interian-Fernande | Sep 12, 2021
chris edwards | Sep 12, 2021

Unfortunately not , if you're looking for something like that , check west orange trail

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Can I bring my kayak and does it cost any money to get in with my own kayak?

Karen Lexa | Sep 12, 2021
Crystal Mccarthy | Oct 17, 2021

I believe it's $5 or $8 bucks a carload

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Can you catch catfish from the park

Ron Judd | Sep 12, 2021
Evelyn Bennett | Sep 12, 2021

You should be able to..

How many total miles of hiking/biking are there?

Connie Brink | Sep 12, 2021
Mark Padgett | Sep 12, 2021

I would say roughly around 5 miles my biking and the hiking trails wanted like a boardwalk through this month which was pretty cool that's a beautiful scenery it's like a mile and a quarter one way and the other one I think was up about a mile and a half one way but they're both beautiful hiking trails so nice park

Do you need a fishing license?

Andy Munn | Sep 12, 2021
Sheila Sutton-Triplett | Sep 12, 2021

Yes you do.

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Can we park our semi truck there? Eithet for. Few hours or overnight and sleep in it?

Susan Clements | Sep 12, 2021
Roger Nash | Sep 12, 2021

You'd probably have to reserve a camp site, and then you would only get the tractor in. I would call in advance just to verify.

Is there a place to have a picnic

Laura Kimball | Sep 12, 2020
Valarie Erminelli | Sep 12, 2020

Yes there is a place to have a picnic

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Is metal detecting allowed?

Bikerchick Lee | Sep 12, 2020
Art Jones | Sep 12, 2020

Nope

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Is the a gift shop

Joy ambruso | Sep 12, 2020
Linda Ambrosio | Sep 12, 2020

No gift shop.

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Are there cabins for rent? What if we are out after the gates are closed, will we be Locked out?

Lisa Marie | Sep 13, 2019
Terry Ellis | Sep 13, 2019

I don't think they have cabins,just tent and R.V spots. No you won't get locked out just punch in the code.

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How much does a canoe rental cost?

Chrissy Mulinov | Sep 13, 2019
Dale S | Sep 13, 2019

Tandem kayaks and canoes are $12 per hour single kayaks are $10 per hour with a 2 hour minimum

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How much is a canoe rental.

Chrissy Mulinov | Sep 13, 2019
Terry Tyson | Sep 13, 2019

$40 for 2 hr minimum and $18 each additional hour for a 2 person canoe.

How's bass fishing here?

Chris S | Sep 13, 2019
Frazier Family Fun | Sep 13, 2019

Best bass fishing in central Florida

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are there any dog sitters in campground or any local person who would come to campsite to watch our dog for us to be able to kayak?

Nancy Floster | Sep 13, 2019
Bob Curtsinger | Sep 13, 2019

I live , 5 minutes away...I'll watch your animals...

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Can I just go for a hike during the day with my service dog and how much would that be thank you.

mark clifford | Sep 13, 2019
A. J. D. | Sep 13, 2019

$5. And yes, u can take a dog.

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Can I bring my service dog

mark clifford | Sep 13, 2019
Pam Starling | Sep 13, 2019

Yes. It is a state park and as such adheres to the ADA guidelines. They also allow other dogs as long as they are well behaved and on a leash. But be aware there are gators, so you don't want to get too close to the water with your dog, especially if it is a smaller one.

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Is there a boat ramp available

Rafael Yser | Sep 13, 2019
Sharon Englerth | Sep 13, 2019

Yes there is

Big tournaments coming up on the 15th 16th and 17th would like to use the parks boat ramp but we have to be on the Lake before the park opens can we still pay and use that boat ramp that early in the morning

todd mulvey | Sep 13, 2019
Donald Morton | Sep 13, 2019

Not sure. Call the rangers office.

Can u access the boat ramp even when park is closed

todd mulvey | Sep 13, 2019
Dale S | Sep 13, 2019

No you can't

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Are there guided walks? Thanks

Doug Fitzsimmons | Sep 13, 2019
Dale S | Sep 13, 2019

You can get information at the gate house and most of the trailheads have a map of the trail

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Why you are closed

John Alexander | Sep 13, 2019
m b | Sep 13, 2019

gate is locked at night for security for the campers.

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Are pets allowed at campsites and trails?

Renee Ashworth | Sep 13, 2019
Peter Morales | Sep 13, 2019

Yes

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We are looking for a park to have a Bass Fishing Tournament, a concert with vendors and accommodate about 7,000 people. This will be a charity event for Disabled Vets. Can your park accommodate this or can you recommend one that can.

Marie Francesca Izzo | Sep 13, 2019
Christopher Roxbury | Sep 13, 2019

I doubt they would even have 7000 people in there there isnt even a 10th of that in parking and there is no band shell or anything like that there. Lake Louisa State Park may be close to you and it's a very large park just not sure if they can host bands and things there but its has several lakes and a beach on a lake for swimming. Worth a shot.

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Is the $18 per night or per person

Alyciathementalist Barnhill | Sep 13, 2018
Rachel N | Sep 13, 2018

The total per night per site is $19.98 per night including tax. The campground is full until Monday night though.

Is the park open for just hiking?

Chrissy Mulinov | Sep 13, 2018
Grover Stewart | Sep 13, 2018

There is a boat ramp at rhe park. Several people were canoeing and kayaking. There ia also a pavilion and several picnic tables.

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Is there swimming here?

Robin Rowbotham | Sep 13, 2018
Raena McKay | Sep 13, 2018

Sorry no but the nature walk is great as long as the climate is right. Enjoy

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It says longest stay is 2 weeks, is that 2 weeks at a time and you got to move to a different spot or is it 2 weeks and you leave and can't come back? What about 2 weeks there and leave for a week or two and come back another 2 weeks?

Amanda Hartley | Sep 13, 2018
Clinton Parker | Sep 13, 2018

You can stay 2 weeks at a time. And come back a few days later if they have an opening.

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Why is there a picture of an elephant? Are there elephants there? How much is it to enter?

Monica S | Sep 13, 2018
Nan | Sep 13, 2018

No elephants, sorry. $5 Park entry. Additional fees for boat rental and camping

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Is there electricity available for tent camping

Bryan Hodge | Sep 13, 2018
THEgovtcheese | Sep 13, 2018

Yes I believe all sites have electricity. To confirm go to the reservation page, if a site has electricity it will show a lightning bolt.

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Can I use my own motor boat?

Dee Kauler | Sep 13, 2018
Clinton Parker | Sep 13, 2018

Yes most all boats.

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Is there electric and water?

Rena Bluedorn | Sep 13, 2018
R Payne | Sep 13, 2018

Hi Rena! As others have stated, all sites have water. Some have sewer as well. Call the park to get a list of which ones have it! Dump station is available as well.

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Do you have facilities for RV camping?

Ken Press | Sep 13, 2018
Helen Oliver | Sep 13, 2018

Yes we have a 38 ft RV and we enjoyed it there in our RV

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How long can u stay at a time

Brian Duncan | Sep 13, 2018
Rosalyn Mott | Sep 13, 2018

The other guides are correct. Florida State parks limit stays to 2 weeks.

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Sites 20 and 21 are available. 20 is near dumpsite and 21 is narrow. Between the two, which would you pick?

Monica Barbour | Sep 13, 2018
Steven Dunbar | Sep 13, 2018

Site 20

Are boat rentals available

John Balek | Sep 13, 2018
J M | Sep 13, 2018

Canoes and kayaks

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Can you see alligators here?

John Balek | Sep 13, 2018
Kat Morrison | Sep 13, 2018

I have kayaked out there and yes there are gators!

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Are there full hookups

Clifford Crane | Sep 13, 2018
Helen Oliver | Sep 13, 2018

No, electric and water, sewer you have to go to dump station....

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How much does it cost to just go into the park for a couple hours

Mary Schmalzer | Sep 13, 2018
Stella Ringwald | Sep 13, 2018

$5 per car or $4 for single person

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What is longest duration a person can stay

Robert Sirmons | Sep 13, 2017
Stella Ringwald | Sep 13, 2017

They have a campground on site with nightly n weekly rates

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