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4 nearby parks, towns and places to explore, ordered by straight-line distance.
22 miles north · straight-line distance
County seat of Seminole County, Florida, United States.
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36 miles east · straight-line distance
City in Brevard County, Florida, United States.
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39 miles northeast · straight-line distance
National Seashore in the state of Florida, U.S.
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41 miles southeast · straight-line distance
Zoo in Florida, United States.
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34 recreation areas and campgrounds within 130 miles, from Recreation.gov. Filter by what you want to do.
37 miles east · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
The refuge traces its beginnings to the development of the nation’s Space Program. In 1962, NASA acquired the lands and waters adjacent to Cape Canaveral to establish the John F. Kennedy Space Center.
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38 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 5 min by car (62 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Clearwater Lake Recreation Area offers a quiet getaway along the southeastern edge of the Ocala National Forest, just outside the community of Paisley, Florida.
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38 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 5 min by car (61 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
River Forest is a shaded group camping facility on the shores of the St. Johns River in Ocala National Forest.
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40 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 50 min by car (59 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Lake Dorr Cabin is set along the south shore of beautiful Lake Dorr, ideal for a family getaway. The cabin is open year-round and creates a great setting for plenty of outdoor water fun.
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41 miles northeast · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Discover a dynamic barrier island shaped by dunes, coastal hammocks, and Mosquito Lagoon. Walk among ancient Timucua shell mounds and connect with thousands of years of human history.
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44 miles north · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1964 as a migratory bird refuge to offset losses of wetland habitat that were occurring in central Florida.
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45 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 20 min by car (68 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Alexander Springs Recreation Area is located in the Ocala National Forest near the beautiful, turquoise waters of Alexander Springs.
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48 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 45 min by car (77 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Perennially popular with off-road vehicle enthusiasts, Big Scrub Campground sits in the Ocala National Forest in central Florida. A trailhead within the facility offers riders campsite-to-trail access.
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48 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 30 min by car (69 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Buck Lake is a group camping facility in the heart of Ocala National Forest in Florida. Great for family reunions and social gatherings, the campground can host a group of up to 50 guests along the shores of Buck Lake.
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50 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 30 min by car (73 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Doe Lake is a group campsite with a variety of activities. Centered around a historic lodge with a large group kitchen, it's an ideal place for major outdoor gatherings of up to 250 people.
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54 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 25 min by car (77 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Juniper Springs Campground is one of the most popular campgrounds in the Ocala National Forest. The location offers deeply shaded sites within walking distance of some of Florida's most beautiful natural springs.
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58 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 35 min by car (84 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Mill Dam Group Campground offers a fun and relaxing setting for groups of up to 150 to enjoy Ocala National Forest.
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65 miles southeast · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
The Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge stretches across 20.5 miles of beach and shoreline habitat between Melbourne Beach and Wabasso Beach along Florida's east coast in Brevard and Indian River Counties.
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66 miles northwest · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 50 min by car (112 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Lake Shore Group Campground sits on the north shore of Fore Lake in Ocala National Forest. It is a favorite for scout, church and civic groups, as well as large families and reunions.
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66 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 45 min by car (89 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Salt Springs Recreation Area is one the recreational jewels of the Ocala National Forest, with a spectacular natural mineral spring that gives the area its name.
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71 miles southeast · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is situated in the Indian River Lagoon estuary, which runs 156 miles down Florida’s eastern coastline.
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82 miles west · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Chassahowitzka NWR was established in 1943 for waterfowl conservation. The refuge protects saltwater bays, estuaries, brackish marshes, and hardwood swamps in Homosassa, FL.
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82 miles west · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, established in 1983, is the only refuge created specifically for the protection of the threatened Florida manatee, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee.
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83 miles north · straight-line distanceNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve encompasses approximately 55,000 acres of salt marsh and mangrove tidal wetlands, oyster bars, estuarine lagoons, upland habitat and offshore seas in Northeast Florida.
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86 miles north · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St. Augustine.
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99 miles north · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United States and interprets more than 450 years…
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104 miles southwest · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting their homelands.
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107 miles southwest · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Egmont Key NWR was designated as a national wildlife refuge in 1974. Egmont Key is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as a national wildlife refuge to protect the island’s diverse natural, cultural, and historical features.
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113 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 10 min by car (136 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
St. Lucie Campground provides a relaxing camping experience on the St. Lucie Canal, part of the 152 mile Okeechobee Waterway that spans South Florida from the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico.
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114 miles west · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1929 by President Herbert Hoover to protect a breeding ground for colonial nesting migratory birds during a time when market hunters, desiring feathers for the ladies' apparel…
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116 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 50 min by car (164 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Ortona South is a perfect campground for a quiet, sunny escape to South Florida. The campground is set along the Caloosahatchie River.
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120 miles south · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
As lake, waterway and surrounding countryside, Okeechobee shows the many faces of Florida. A canopy of moss-draped live oaks hides clusters of sabal palms. A tangle of water plants marks the boundary where wetland meets lakeshore.
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121 miles northwest · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
The refuge is bisected by 20 miles of the famous Suwannee River and includes 30 miles of coastal marsh habitat along the Gulf of Mexico.
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123 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 45 min by car (148 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
Visitors flock to W.P. Franklin Campground for its well-kept facilities and location on the Caloosahatchee River, where campers can fish, boat and take it easy in sunny southwest Florida.
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123 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 45 min by car (150 road miles, checked October 2026)US Army Corps of Engineers
WP Franklin South Recreation Area is a day use area located on the Caloosahatchee River adjacent to the WP Franklin Lock and Dam.
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124 miles southeast · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge contains the largest contiguous section of undeveloped beach in Southeastern Florida and is considered one of the most productive sea turtle nesting areas in the Southeastern United…
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126 miles south · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
The refuge was established by President Woodrow Wilson on July 1, 1920, through Executive Order 3299 as a ". . . preserve and breeding ground for native birds" upon the recommendation of Thomas and Mina Edison.
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129 miles southwest · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
On the refuge, beaches and shores of the refuge provide loafing and feeding sites for shorebirds, gulls, and terns. The surrounding shallow bays provide valuable feeding areas for the wading and water birds.
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130 miles southeast · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area (ONA) is part of the Bureau of Land Management’s 27-million acre National Conservation Lands; and the only complete unit east of the Mississippi River.
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Recreation areas and campgrounds from Recreation.gov's directory, checked October 28, 2026. Listings are not live availability: check Recreation.gov or the managing agency for open dates, fees, reservations and conditions. Directions go to the listed coordinates, which may not be the entrance. Campground driving times: Powered by Geoapify · © OpenStreetMap contributors.
This guide includes Sanford, Cocoa, Canaveral National Seashore, Brevard Zoo. Places are ordered by straight-line distance. Confirm visitor access, opening hours and current travel conditions before choosing a trip.
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Approximately 39 miles northeast in a straight line. This is not current traffic or a route to a confirmed visitor entrance. Check your route before leaving.
Recreation.gov lists 15 campgrounds within 123 miles, including Clearwater Lake Rec Area (38 miles north), River Forest Group Site (38 miles north), Lake Dorr Cabin (40 miles northwest). Check Recreation.gov for current availability, seasons and reservations.