Florida
Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park
Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated March 2026
Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park is a public state park in Florida near Keystone Heights in Clay County. Spanning 2,000 acres and established in 1935, this park offers a peaceful retreat into nature for visitors of all ages.
Quick Facts
| State | Florida |
| Nearest City | Keystone Heights |
| County | Clay |
| Park Size | 2,000 acres |
| Established | 1935 |
| Google Rating | ⭐ 4.5/5 (400 reviews) |
| Accessibility | Each campground has its own bathhouse facility with hot showers. The Lakeview bathhouse is fully accessible and sites 58 and 59 are the closest, with paved sidewalks leading from the sites directly to the bathhouse. You can rent an outdoor, covered picnic pavilion for any size group up to 100. Additionally, you can rent the enclosed, accessible recreation hall that comes with a kitchen. There are enough tables and chairs to accommodate up to 75 people. Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park is committed to providing a variety of amenities accessible to all of our visitors. These amenities include: Two fully ADA accessible cabins were built in the 2000s and they each accommodate up to six people. These spacious cabins have a living room/dining room, bathroom, two bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and a screened porch. There is plenty of parking and multiple facility rental options to choose from. You can rent an outdoor, covered picnic pavilion to accommodate any size group up to 100. Additionally, you can rent the enclosed, accessible recreation hall that comes with a kitchen. There are enough tables and chairs to accommodate up to 75 people. |
Location & Getting There
Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park is located near Keystone Heights, Florida. The park’s coordinates are 29.8500, -81.9667.
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Last updated: March 6, 2026
