Message from the Manager

As winter passes some of our usual winter visitors start to fade out of sight. The Northern Harrier and winter songbirds are no longer seen gliding or darting through the skies but the warmer weather has brought in new guests. Gopher tortoises welcome the beautiful warm sunny days as they enthusiastically munch away at the new and lush vegetation growing around their domains. Spring fever has also made its way to park guests. Lake Louisa beach has become quite a hub on the weekends with people enjoying a variety of activities from fishing and picnicking to canoeing and hiking. Every Saturday morning campers have had the privilege to enjoy a cup of coffee and sticky bun while listening to stories and information about the park with our “Coffee with a ranger” program. The program has been so widely received that we have had guests come in from other neighboring campgrounds just to see and listen to the program. The staff is also happy to see construction starting on our new cabins which will hopefully arrive sometime this fall. Lake Louisa is proud to be hosting our first annual Lake Louisa Field Day event on March 20, 2004, sponsored by the Friends of Lake Louisa State Park. The event will have a series of outdoor workshops for people to sign up and learn about such activities as kayaking, fishing, and backpacking. The event will also include a festival on the beach where other environmental agencies, organizations, and businesses can showcase their projects and upcoming events.

This 4,372-acre state park lies on the shores of Lake Louisa in the northeast corner of the Green Swamp. It is one of 13 in a chain of lakes connected by the Palatlakaha River, which is designated as an Outstanding Florida Water.

Hours of Operation

Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.

Driving Directions

Lake Louisa State Park is located on US 27, seven (7) miles south of State Road 50.

Park Fees

Admission Fees - $4.00 per vehicle for up to 8 people Pedestrians, Bicyclists, Extra Passengers, Passengers In Vehicles With Holder of Annual Individual Entrance Permit, Members of Organized Groups - Admission Fee $1.00 Lake Louisa State Park does not have a Sunset Entrance Fee.

Camping Fee
All Year: $21.00 plus tax

Lake Louisa State Park 7305 US Hwy 27 Clermont, Florida 34711 Phone: 352-394-3969 Fax: Contact Park for Number Park Manager: Charles McIntire