Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

We camped here last year and loved it, so of course we just had to come again. Last year we rode our bikes and hiked. We especially enjoyed the view from the observation tower, across the prairie and watching the horses... just beautiful. This year we drove into Micanopy for lunch where we had the pleasure of listening to local mus... more

We have been to Paynes Prairie Reserve a few times but this visit warranted a review. Maybe I was inspired by the absolutely perfect weather, maybe the number of birds we encountered, maybe the fact this is a bit later in the season, but the park is lovely. Coming off a very busy several months, this was a respite and we settled into... more

Total mind melt when walking from the woods and end up at the prairie. The park was great and we had plenty of room between the sites, we could see our neighbors, but didn’t feel like a sardine. Great biking (even though I flipped over my handlebars because a bee flew into my beard) throughout the park. Paved and unpaved surfaces,... more

Our campsite was great. A bit small for a state park, but average for Florida state parks. There are a few trails, one in particular that promises / mentions you might be able to see wild horse, bison and alligators. We saw none of those, but did come across tons of beautiful Floridian foliage, from spanish moss hanging out of live... more