Lake Louisa
Lake Louisa State Park
7305 U.S. Highway 27
Clermont, Florida 34714
(352) 394-3969
Lake Louisa State Park is a 4,372-acre Florida State Park located on US 27 and south of Clermont, in the northeast corner of the Green Swamp and the southwestern shore of Lake Louisa. It is made up of bald cypress, live oak, and saw palmettos. In addition to Lake Louisa, the park contains Hammond Lake, Dixie Lake, Dude Lake, and Bear Lake, along with several smaller lakes.
Hiking is permitted on the horse trails, where an abundance of wildlife may be seen. Birding is a favorite activity, with sightings dependent on the seasons. A 0.5 mile nature trail is located at the Lake Louisa parking lot. The trail winds through three of the parks eleven natural communities, with interpretive trail signs provided for visitors to read about the park’s flora and fauna.
- click for a trip report from this hike on the Lake Louisa Nature Trail: April 10, 2011 (password required)
- click to see a trail map from this hike at Lake Louisa State Park
- click for another hike on this road trip at Lake Panasoffkee near Wildwood, Florida
- click for the guidebook The Hiking Trails of Florida’s National Forests, Parks, and Preserves for more hikes in Florida
- click for a hike on the 1500 mile long Florida Trail
- click for more hikes in the State of Florida