Payne Prairie Preserve State Park

Payne Prairie Preserve State Park is a public state park in Florida. Spanning 21,000 acres and established in 1971, this park offers a peaceful retreat into nature for visitors of all ages.

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Location & Getting There

Payne Prairie Preserve State Park is located Florida. The park’s coordinates are 29.5830, -82.3330.

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Payne Prairie Preserve State Park is one of many outstanding state parks in Florida. Discover more parks in our Best State Parks in Florida guide, or use our Park Finder to search by activity, location, or features.

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