Dead Lakes State Recreation Area

Dead Lakes State Recreation Area
IUCN category Ib (wilderness area)
Location	Gulf County, Florida, USA
Nearest city	Wewahitchka, Florida
Coordinates	30°08′20″N 85°12′04″W
Governing body	Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Dead Lakes State Recreation Area is a Florida State Park located one mile north of Wewahitchka off S.R. 71 and southwest of Tallahassee. Activities include hiking, fishing, boating, camping and nature viewing. Among the wildlife of the park are foxes, cotton rats, raccoons, opossums, white-tailed deer, rabbits, skunk, beavers, turtles, snakes and alligators. A variety of trees can be found in the park, including longleaf pines, magnolia and bald cypress trees. Amenities include a boat ramp, fresh water trails, nature trails, and a camping area. The park is open from 8:00 am till sundown year round.

References

• Florida State Parks - Dead Lakes State Recreation Area -