State Park · Florida, United States
Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park
Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park is a state park in Florida, United States, covering 2,367 acres (958 ha), established in 1935.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Clay 29°50′13″N 81°57′00″W / 29.8369°N 81.9501°W / 29.8369; -81.9501, Florida, United States |
| Area | 2,367 acres (958 ha) |
| Established | 1935 |
| Coordinates | 29.8319° N, 81.9531° W |
| Managed by | Florida state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park
Gold Head Branch State Park, a Florida State Park, is just shy of 2400 acres (8 km²) of rolling sandhills, marshes, ravines, lakes and scrub located midway between Gainesville and Jacksonville, six miles (10 km) north of Keystone Heights on SR 21. Gold Head is one of the earliest state parks in Florida. Some of its amenities, including cabins, were originally constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the 1930s. The park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2020.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Keystone Heights, Florida |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 6 miles north of Keystone Heights |
Airports near this park
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- Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) · Jacksonville, United States · 48.3 miles away
- Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) · Orlando, United States · 84.9 miles away
- Orlando International Airport (MCO) · Orlando, United States · 104.4 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park?
Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park is in Florida, United States (29.8319° N, 81.9531° W).
When was Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park established?
Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park was established in 1935, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park?
Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park covers 2,367 acres (958 ha).
How do I get to Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park?
The nearest town is Keystone Heights, Florida. about 6 miles north of Keystone Heights.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Florida_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Florida state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Roess_Gold_Head_Branch_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).