Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park was built to preserve the site of the state’s largest Civil War battle. A small interpretive center, a one-mile interpretive trail, and monuments to the Union and Confederate armies are open to the public free of charge. The interpretive center contains historical information and artifacts related to the Battle of Olustee.

A re enactment featuring full-scale artillery, military drills, and living history demonstrations by more than 2,300 reenactors is held every February to commemorate the battle. A smaller exposition of Civil War artifacts and living history demonstrations is held in September.

Located on the southern perimeter of Osceola National Forest, the park adjoins 645 acres of land cooperatively managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service. The area includes vast preserves of longleaf pine forest that support several colonies of red-cockaded woodpeckers, a federally endangered species. The forest also provides habitat for gopher tortoise and other wildlife.

Olustee Battlefield is Florida’s first state park. It is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Hours of Operation

The park is open every day from 8 a.m. until dusk. The Interpretive Center is open daily from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. All facilities are available free of charge.

Driving Directions

Olustee Battlefield is located on U.S. 90, 15 miles east of Lake City and 50 miles west of Jacksonville.

From I-10 exit at U.S. 90 west (Milepost Exit 324 - Old Exit 45). The battlefield is located 5.5 miles from the exit.

From I-75, exit at U.S. 90 east (Milepost Exit 324 - Old Exit 45) and travel approximately 20 miles to the park.

Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park P. O. Box 40 Olustee, Florida 32072 Phone: 386-758-0400 Park Manager: Valinda Subic