Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park is located on rolling sandhills in an area known as the central ridge of Florida. A deep ravine with springs issuing from its side bisects the area and forms Gold Head Branch. Marshes, lakes and scrub provide a habitat for a wide variety of wildlife.

The park was developed on a 2,000-acre site by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) during the 1930s. The extraordinary craftsmanship of the CCC is still evident today.

Hours of Operation

We are open from 8 a.m. until sunset 365 days a year.

Driving Directions

Gold Head is located in northeast Florida midway between Gainesville and Jacksonville, 6 miles north of Keystone Heights on S.R. 21.

Park Fees

Admission Fee - $4.00 per vehicle (limit 8 people per vehicle).

Single Car Occupant - $3.00
Motorcycle Fee (one or two persons) - $3.00

Pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicles with a holder of an Annual Individual Entrance permit, members of organized groups – Admission Fee $1.00

Family Camping Fee - $16.00 per night. Maximum of 8 people or one single family.

Primitive Camping Fee - $4.00/person per night.

Group Camping Fee - $4.00/person per night.

Picnic Pavilion Fee - $35.00 to $70.00 per day.

There are eight (8)-covered shelters available. They vary in size and can accommodate 16 to 100 people. All picnic pavilions have tables and grills. They are available on a first come first served basis or can be reserved up to 11 months in advance by calling the park or in person.

Recreation Building - $75.00 per day.

Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park 6239 S.R. 21 Keystone Heights, Florida 32656 Phone: 352-473-4701