Peacock Springs State Park
Live Oak, Florida
Swim
Fees: Yes, about $4.00 per vehicle in 2010.
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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 Live Oak, Florida
- Head southwest on Dowling Ave SE toward Piedmont St SE (0.1 mi)
- Turn right onto Piedmont St SE (322 ft)
- Turn left onto S Ohio Ave (0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto FL-51 S/11th StContinue to follow FL-51 S(0.5 mi)
- At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto FL-51 S/Irvin Ave SW (16.0 mi)
- Turn left onto 180th StDestination will be on the left(2.1 mi)
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