Colt Creek State Park

It was dark out Sunday morning, but we decided to head out to Colt Creek anyway. It was quite a drive on a remote road through the Green Swamp (partially because we weren't sure where exactly we were going). When we got there, the ranger wasn't in the station and the entrance fee was paid by envelope. We dug out various change, but managed to make it (sorry for the coins!). There was a phone to call the ranger, but we didn't want to hassle him/her to use a card.

August 2, 2015

Lakeland, Florida

The pavilion area around Mac Lake has a pier for fishing, restrooms (which were clean!), and kayaks available.

We walked the short trail by the lake. With all the rain, it was very swampy. There were signs along the way describing plants, animal tracks, etc. Bring bug spray for this one!
We went to the equestrian trailhead after (off to the right when you first enter the park). There's a small lake, pavilion, and picnic tables. I wouldn't recommend choosing the table in the right picture- there was definitely an alligator somewhere around there.

Parking is by the rocks and the trail begins straight past the lake from there. It leads to another lakeview. This is where we stopped. There was marsh all around that area (and a gator we could hear, but not see). 

On the way out, we saw two deer. 

 

Overall, the park is mostly made up of trails and camping, which we couldn't/wouldn't do because of the weather. I think on a clear day it would be a good hike. There were several people fishing so it must be a good spot for that also. 

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