State Park · Florida, United States
Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park
Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park is a state park in Florida, United States, covering 761 acres (308 ha), established in 1986.
State Park · Florida, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Suwannee 30°07′54″N 83°08′11″W / 30.1316°N 83.1364°W / 30.1316; -83.1364, Florida, United States |
| Area | 761 acres (308 ha) |
| Established | 1986 |
| Coordinates | 30.1269° N, 83.1361° 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 Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park
Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park is a 733-acre (297 ha) Florida State Park located on Peacock Springs Road, two miles (3 km) east of Luraville and on State Road 51, 16 miles (26 km) southwest of Live Oak, Florida. Activities include picnicking, swimming and diving, and wildlife viewing. Among the wildlife of the park are deer, bobcats, raccoon, squirrels, beaver and otters, as well as turkey, blue heron and barred owls. The park name commemorates the work of diver and explorer Wes Skiles. Prior to 2010 the park was known as Peacock Springs State Park.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Luraville, Florida |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 2 miles east of Luraville |
Airports near this park
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- Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) · Jacksonville, United States · 90.0 miles away
- Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) · Orlando, United States · 147.7 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park?
Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park is in Florida, United States (30.1269° N, 83.1361° W).
When was Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park established?
Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park was established in 1986, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park?
Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park covers 761 acres (308 ha).
How do I get to Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park?
The nearest town is Luraville, Florida. about 2 miles east of Luraville.
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/Wes_Skiles_Peacock_Springs_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).