As one of Lake City’s best points of interest, the Osceola National Forest is truly a remarkable place to spend the day. If you’re buying a home for sale in Lake City, you’ll be just minutes from this beautiful natural attraction.
About Osceola National Forest
The Osceola National Forest, located just northwest of Lake City, is home to several large bodies of water, including Ocean Pond and Otter Bay. You’ll enjoy:
- Camping
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Horseback riding
- Wildlife viewing
Most of the national forest’s recreational areas are near Ocean Pond, where you can camp and enjoy amazing wildlife viewing.
Some of the best attractions in Osceola National Forest include:
- Ocean Pond, where more than 10,000 people per year camp. The lake itself has a shallow, sandy beach, fishing spots, picnic areas and more. You can also boat and waterski on the lake.
- Nice Wander Trail, where you’ll find red-cockaded woodpecker nests and see plenty of birds.
- Big Gum Swamp Wilderness, which spans 13,600 acres. The large area has a rich logging history.
- Fanny Bay Trail, a beautiful stroll that culminates on a boardwalk that goes through Fanny Bay’s swamp forest.
- Equestrian trails, which include West Tower, the Green Trail, the Red Trail and the Blue Trail.
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