Ocala National Park
Chiefland, Florida
Swim
Fees: Yes, at all
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Chiefland, Florida
- Head south on FL-345 N/SE 4th Ave toward SW 4th Ave (0.9 mi)
- Turn right onto US-27 ALT S/Young BlvdContinue to follow US-27 ALT S(25.5 mi)
- Continue onto US-27 S/E Noble AveContinue to follow US-27 S(10.2 mi)
- Turn left onto County Rd 326 (8.7 mi)
- Continue onto FL-326 E (11.3 mi)
- Turn left onto FL-40 E (29.5 mi)
- Turn right onto Astor Park Cut-Off Rd (0.1 mi)
- Turn right onto County Rd 445A (0.3 mi)
- Turn left onto County Rd 445 (5.8 mi)
- Turn right at Cross Seminole Trail/Florida TrailDestination will be on the left(0.2 mi)
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