Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park

Category: State park

Address: 6239 State Rd 21, Keystone Heights, FL 32656, USA

Phone: +13524734701

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–8PM

Monday: 8AM–8PM

Tuesday: 8AM–8PM

Wednesday: 8AM–8PM

Thursday: 8AM–8PM

Friday: 8AM–8PM

Saturday: 8AM–8PM

Reviews

Joyce Cothern

Sep 18, 2022

Nice and relaxing. Family reunions are great.

Andrea Zaccagnino

Sep 14, 2022

Beautiful

Jerry & Lorie “Woody” Widmann

Sep 12, 2022

Really nice trails. Nice park.

Brett Greenway

Sep 11, 2022

We always love it whether it's Florida Trail portion or just a day walking the trails and playing in the water with the kiddos

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Questions & Answers

Do the tent sites have electric hook up?

Larry McComb | Sep 19, 2018
Judy Blair | Sep 18, 2021

Can you swlm there

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Is there an off road area for 4X4s?

Da Sa | Sep 18, 2020
Dan B | Sep 18, 2020

You can go off roading if you have a horse.

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Is It ok to go fishing there?

Yanet Arroyo | Sep 19, 2019
Greg Kopish | Sep 19, 2019

Yes, you may fish there. A Florida fishing license is required. Call the park directly for more information.

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Do the cabins have grills and fire pits outside or just fire pit?

ron edu | Sep 19, 2018
Tim M. | Sep 19, 2018

Block Cabins 110-114 do have a fire pit and a grill outdoors. $75 per night plus tax. They can accommodate up to 6 people.

How much does ot cost to tent s csbin gor the weekend?

Geneva Wilkison | Sep 19, 2018
Dorie Kline | Sep 19, 2018

There is a two-night minimum for cabin rentals on weekends. $65.00 per night, plus tax, plus a non-refundable $6.70 reservation fee. Historic cabins, up to four people. $75.00 per night, plus tax, plus a non-refundable $6.70 reservation fee. Block cabins, up to six people. $100.00 per night, plus tax, plus a non-refundable $6.70 reservation fee. Modern cabins, up to six people. Full-Facility Camping Fee: $20.00 per night, plus tax, plus a non-refundable $6.70 reservation fee. Includes water and electricity. Maximum of eight people per campsite. Primitive Camping Fee: $5.00/person per night, up to six people per site.

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Does Goldhead have cabins

ANA GONZALZ | Sep 18, 2021
Chris Palmer | Sep 18, 2021

Yes Goldhead has cabins

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Are there areas accessible to fish from shore

matt harden | Sep 18, 2020
Kendra Wilson | Sep 18, 2020

Unfortunately, the water is so low there is no fishing.

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Can you still go swimming there

Jackie Morgan | Sep 19, 2019
Yvonne Naylor | Sep 19, 2019

Yes you can

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Can you bring dogs out on the trails?

Amy Dean | Sep 19, 2019
Supreet Malaviya | Sep 19, 2019

Yes, pets are allowed if they are on a leash

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Is there a park store

John Hebert | Sep 19, 2018
dianna piver | Sep 19, 2018

No onsite store. Closest convenient store/gas station is outside the park approximately 2miles.

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Is the water muddy? Last time i went many years ago thr water was low and muddy wondering if its better now?

Donna Babcock | Sep 19, 2018
Roger Nelson | Sep 19, 2018

Went kayaking 2 weeks ago...water looks good alot of lily pads the water is clear... and so many deer around sunset..good time of year to go ..

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Are there nature walks?

Bruce Gibbons | Sep 19, 2018
Patrick Raspberry | Sep 19, 2018

If you go close to sunset the fireflys come out in droves! Looks pretty amazing!

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Does cabins have tv

Gwen Carpenter | Sep 19, 2018
Shanon A | Sep 19, 2018

No they do not have tv's. It even states on the website: for guests relaxation, no phone, tv's or internet.

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Does anyone know the lake level now? We'll be up there over Labor Day weekend. Thank you!

Valeri Jasmund | Aug 28, 2022
Stephanie Easley (Step) | Sep 4, 2022

No I don't go out on the lake there it's a little sketchy Gators Crocs so if you go please be careful

Does the Good Head site have full hookup for RVs?

Carol Long | Jul 20, 2022
Karole Bodine | Jul 20, 2022

Just electric and water

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Do I make reservations online or first come first serve?

Jeff Allison | Apr 21, 2022
Andrew Stainsby | Apr 21, 2022

You can do both

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Are there cabins there

Annette Mulberry | Mar 22, 2022
Sherrie Long | Mar 22, 2022

Yes , they sure do.

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Do the cabins have heat and a/c?

Crystal Sick | Feb 20, 2022
Pamela Haskins | Feb 20, 2022

Yes. They are amazing and always very clean.

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Is there wifi

D Jacobsen | Jan 21, 2022
Joe Cheek | Jan 21, 2022

Nope but your cellphone internet works . Glad you are still going. It will still be an enjoyable adventure

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Is there a hot shower for tent campers

Doreen Morgan | Dec 22, 2021
Marilyn Groves | Dec 22, 2021

Yes

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Do you have to have a reservation or if there is vacancies can you rent a site when you get there?

Crows Fox | Nov 22, 2021
Harley Hawk | Nov 22, 2021

At this time I belibe they are not allowingbpull up and stay. Must reserve at least 24hourd up. Fri sat nightsvare few and far between in last 60 days. Here a tip fir you go to res site do not put in were searchbdatesvitvwill showvyou all parks with open sites fir those days.

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How far is this campground from the bike trail that goes from Keystone Heights to Lake Butler?

Thomas McMahon | Sep 18, 2021
Donny Blair | Sep 18, 2021

3 miles to the state park entrance and then six miles to the lake Butler trail

Do they have cabins

Virginia Frizzelle | Sep 18, 2020
Cyn | Sep 18, 2020

Yes, nice cabins

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Is there rules against cast nets? Or is it just by standard Florida restrictions?

Kenneth “Austin” Edsall | Sep 18, 2020
Brandon Sluder | Sep 18, 2020

Gold Head is a State Park. Not Federal. All fishing within the park must conform to regulations concerning size, number, method of capture and season. A fishing license may be required. More information is available at the Florida Wildlife Commission’s Fishing in Florida.

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Is minnow trapping permitted?

Kenneth “Austin” Edsall | Sep 18, 2020
PastorTabitha Taylor | Sep 18, 2020

I don't know contact the park

Is there full hookups water sewer and electric 50 amp

Allen Parker | Sep 18, 2020
Fred Viola | Sep 18, 2020

There are a couple of sites with 50 amp service

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How much dose it cost ??

Say Moo | Sep 19, 2019
David Alcott | Sep 19, 2019

Cabin rentals are like motel rentals

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Is hiking off-trail permitted?

Garrett | Sep 19, 2019
Sunset and my Adventures | Sep 19, 2019

Go ahead but watch for chiggers and snake's alagaters, bear family of 3and a bob cat racoons and more lol

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Can you ski in lake?

Debbie Steinmeyer | Sep 19, 2019
Deb Palmes | Sep 19, 2019

They have a small area designed as a beach for swimming.

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Is there anywhere to go swimming with dogs?

Katherine Rees | Sep 19, 2019
Gwen H | Sep 19, 2019

I would not recommend swimming here.

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Was it a sinkhole?

Sandra Dillard | Sep 19, 2019
Darrin Edwarxs | Sep 18, 2020

Ask one of their rangers

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Do they offer full R.V. hook ups? If so what are the rates? TIA

Melissa Nemeth | Sep 19, 2019
Wayne Osteen | Sep 19, 2019

They have electricity and water at most of their camp sites. Please see the full list at https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/mike-roess-gold-head-branch-state-park/experiences-amenities

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Do the cabins at Goldhead have Wi-Fi?

thomas young | Sep 19, 2019
Samantha Hursh | Sep 19, 2019

I had decent signal for being in the woods.

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Can I bring my golf cart?

Wilma Rhodes | Sep 19, 2019
Janet Martin | Sep 19, 2019

Yes you can, you will have a great time at this beautiful park ! Enjoy

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Whats the check in time on cabins

Donna Babcock | Sep 19, 2018
Darrin Edwarxs | Sep 18, 2020

Call to verify.

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does it have cabins

Betty H Collins | Sep 19, 2018
Gloria Jean | Sep 19, 2018

Yes and they are really nice.

Anyone know if the block cabin 110 is on the water? Or which cabins the best for lake fishing?

Donna Babcock | Sep 19, 2018
Gloria Jean | Sep 19, 2018

Sorry, don't know but their website has a good map layout of the cabin sites.

Do they have bike trails

Tonya Jones | Sep 19, 2018
Mike S | Sep 19, 2018

Yes, nice ones too

Can you paddleboard on either lake?

Nise moore | Sep 19, 2018
David Shoenberger | Sep 19, 2018

Just on the lake you can swim in

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Does Gold Head still allow people to go caving?

Billy Dishman | Sep 19, 2018
Sharon Marks | Sep 19, 2018

You'd have to ask the park service about that. Are there even caves in that area? The soil is very sandy.

Is there a basketball court

Babette Snyder | Sep 19, 2018
Tamara Smith | Sep 19, 2018

Nope, not that I've seen

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How does the water look?

Ann Lown | Sep 19, 2018
Richard Mullinax | Sep 19, 2018

Water is wet...

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How far are you from Daytona beach

Sherri Hulme | Sep 19, 2018
ALLCOMM Rentals | Sep 19, 2018

This is Gainesville allmost a little drive from daytona couple hours

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Can you fish?

Dalton Sinks | Sep 19, 2018
Wes Meaders | Sep 19, 2018

Yes, you can

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Does cabin 109 have a grill and fire pit?

ron edu | Sep 19, 2018
Ernie Gonzalez | Sep 19, 2018

All cabins have fire pit with a grill grate attached, but no separate grill.

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How much is the cabin cost ??

Loretta Johnson | Sep 19, 2018
Tim M. | Sep 19, 2018

Original 1930's cabins- $65 per night, 1960's cabins -$75 per night, 2000's cabins- $100 per night.

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Can you bring food and drinks

Hey its Ashley | Sep 19, 2018
Irvin Lau | Sep 19, 2018

You can bring alcohol only in the cabins and must drink it within the cabin area. This is a great place I think you would really enjoy it.

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Is there A coffee maker in the rental cabins

Betty Jones | Sep 19, 2018
Jessica Knauf | Sep 19, 2018

Small one

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Who was the actor at yesterday

Kristina S | Sep 19, 2018
Dwayne Winstead | Sep 19, 2018

Did not see an actor some great antique cars & trucks all the way back to 1923 model T ford.

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Does the park have horseback riding?

Eleanor Whitfield | Sep 19, 2018
Darrin Edwarxs | Sep 18, 2020

No

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Do the text sites have grills or a fire pit rack to cook on?

Larry McComb | Sep 19, 2018
Darrin Edwarxs | Sep 18, 2020

Some sites have pits with grill tops.

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