Message from the Manager

Camellias are blooming in the Dudley farmhouse yard and our Cracker cows have begun calving in the west field. In the winter season, the farmstead has an open quality, with the leaves shed from the large heirloom pecan trees. Woodstove cooking adds a new dimension to the restored 1880s kitchen as oak wood smoke curls out the brick chimney and collard greens simmer on the stovetop. Winter is a good time for historic building and rail fence repairs. Come enjoy the changing seasons at this original Florida pioneer farmstead.

Eighteen historic structures make up an authentic (not recreated) farm complex. In 1983, Myrtle Dudley donated her family farm to the Florida Park Service. Today, Dudley Farm presents a living history working farm encompassing 325 of the Dudley’s original 640 acres.

Hours of Operation

Park is open Wednesday thru Sunday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM and the Farmstead is open Wednesday thru Sunday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Driving Directions

Dudley Farm Historic State Park is located 4 miles east of Newberry on SR 26.

Park Fees

Admission Fees - $4.00/vehicle (up to 8 passengers). Pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicles with a holder of an Annual Individual Entrance permit, members of organized groups – Admission Fee $1.00

Dudley Farm Historic State Park 18730 W. Newberry Rd. Newberry, Florida 32669 Phone: 352-472-1142 Park Manager: Dale Kendrick