Camping Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park in North Florida
We recently had the opportunity to speak with Brenda from Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park. Beautiful lakes, wildlife and hiking are just a few of the things you’ll find within it’s parameters. Be sure to listen to our full interview here:
Camping Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park in North Florida
Camp Florida: I’m talking with Brenda today. She is from Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park in Florida. How’s it going this morning, Brenda?
Brenda: It’s going great, thank you.
CF: So, let’s chat a little bit about the history of the Park. About how long has it been there and how did it get started?

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CF: It sounds awesome. What would you say the most popular activities are there for guests?
Brenda: Well, it depends on the season. In the fall, winter, and early spring, hiking is probably the most popular. We have six or seven miles of hiking trails within the Park. Some of that includes the Florida National Scenic Trail that goes all the way from the Everglades to Pensacola. So, you can be a part of that, walking through the Park. We also have some canoeing and swimming, and basically people like to have family reunions and get-togethers. Our picnic pavilions are a great place for people to gather, and also in our cabins.
CF: Fun. Now, tell me a little bit about the camping there. What types of camping do you guys offer?

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CF: Okay. Now, let’s say I was staying there for the weekend and I wanted to venture outside of the Park for the afternoon. What are some attractions in the area that you’d recommend checking out?
Brenda: Well, there are lots of things that you could do. If you don’t mind driving 45 minutes to an hour, we have some premier things nearby, like St. Augustine, which is Florida’s – well, the nation’s – oldest city actually, and it’s a great place to go visit. We also are close to a number of Spring Parks, like Ichetucknee Springs and Silver Springs, down in Ocala. We have Historic State Park for the author that wrote The Yearling, not too far away, and Preserve is nearby too. There are a lot of beautiful natural resources in this area, and it’s a great place to explore.
CF: Okay, so no shortage of different types of activities around there it sounds like.
Brenda: Definitely.
CF: Two more questions for you. If you could spend just one hour in Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park, how would you spend your time, Brenda?

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CF: That sounds fantastic. Well, thank you so much for chatting with us at Florida-Camp.com about Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park, Brenda. Much appreciated.
Brenda: My pleasure. Thank you.