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Lake Louisa State Park consists of approximately 4,500 acres and includes 6 lakes, 2 streams, 10 natural communities, and 105 acres of Lake Shoreline. The park affords some of the best views in Central Florida and is being transformed into a showcase park for upland restoration and recreational facilities.

The park's massive sandhill restoration has already begun with the removal of over 500 acres of orange trees and the planting of approximately 500,000 longleaf pines. The sandhill community is a rare upland community that is home to many of Central Florida's most threatened animal species such as the Gopher Tortoise and Sherman Fox Squirrel. By restoring and preserving the sandhills we help to protect Florida's water quality. This precious habitat also serves as a primary recharge area for the Florida Aquifer.

A Special Park Resident
The sandhills are home to the Gopher Tortoise, a species of special concern due to habitat loss. The tortoise is known as a keystone or umbrella species, which means their home and habits, has a direct effect on hundreds of other species that are native to Florida. Lake Louisa State Park has one of the highest densities of Gopher Tortoises in the state of Florida. From spring till fall tortoises can be seen throughout the park during the warm sunny days dining on grasses, prickly-pear cactus and other low herbaceous plants. Because of its protected status it is unlawful to molest, injure, or kill Gopher Tortoises. Here at Lake Louisa we try to inform the public on the value of protecting and providing refuge for Florida's only land tortoise. With restoration and preservation of the sandhills the population will continue to thrive.

History & Culture
One of the first families to settle most of the land surrounding Lake Louisa was the Hammonds. John and Louise Hammond named their property the Hammond's Landing and it consisted of turpentine still, sawmill, shingle mill, combined school and church, commissary, worker's cabin, cooperage, and their house. The family made money by exporting the goods they made such as railroad ties, shingles, turpentine, and timber, which was shipped out of Lake Louisa by way of steamboats or barges. In the 1940's the Bronson family acquired some property in which they established orange groves and cattle ranches. Evidence of these agricultural resources can still be seen today in the park from the remaining orange groves and many acres of old pastureland.

History still resurfaces itself today with the recent discovery of Lt. Gilmore's crashed WW 11 plane, found in Lake Louisa during the 2001 drought period. While here at the park you can see and read about the discovery at Lake Louisa beach. A monument has been built in his honor.

Recreation
Picnicking - Picnic tables and grills are located at Lake Louisa and a sheltered pavilion with picnic tables are at Dixie Lake.

Hiking/Biking - Hiking/Biking trailheads are located off of the Lake Louisa parking lot and the ranger station parking lot.

Equestrian - The Park has over 30 miles of horse trails. Horse trail parking lot is located off of our Lake Nellie entrance.

Fishing - Fishing access can be found at Dixie Lake, Lake Louisa, and Hammond Lake.

Canoeing/Kayaking - At this time the park does not provide canoes or kayaks but a canoe launch is located at Dixie Lake and Hammond Lake.

Camping - The campground is located between Dixie and Hammond Lake. All sites have electric and water. Sites and bathhouses are ADA accessible.

Location
Lake Louisa State Park
7305 US Hwy 27
Clermont, Florida 34711
Phone: 352-394-3969

Driving Directions
Hwy 192 west, exit US 27 towards Clermont. Lake Louisa State Park is located on US 27, about 8 miles north of Hwy 192