Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park

About Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park

In the 1930s, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) developed Gold Head Branch State Park, a 2,000-acre national park on the western edge of the state's park system. The extraordinary craftsmanship of the CCCC is still evident today in the design, construction and maintenance of this modern park.

The Goldkopf Branch is located in an area known as the Central Ridge of Florida. It is formed by springs that flow side by side and flow deep into a gorge. Visitors to the park can observe and hike in this beautiful park with views of the Florida Panhandle and the Florida Keys. For water recreation, visitors can swim in the lake and spend pleasant afternoons in canoes.

A large picnic area with tables and barbecues overlooks Little Lake Johnson, and under the trees is a fully equipped campground. The group campsites are available in fully equipped CCC cabins and a small group campsite with picnic table and barbecue.

The park is inhabited by a large number of red-tailed falcons, owls and other birds of prey, as well as a large number of reptiles and amphibians. The rich are a great place to hike, camp, fish, bird watch, hunt or do other outdoor activities.

In 1933, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) became the first New Deal authority in Florida, and the takeover began in 1936 with unknown sources of funding. From 1933 to 1942, an impressive collection of facilities was built throughout Florida. The Florida State Park System, inspired by the nine elements of the NewDeal, is a significant part of 20th century Florida history.

The official inauguration of the park took place on 15 April 1939, and the state park system was introduced in 1935. In July 1935, a CCC camp (SP-5) was built at the southern end of the park, but it was deactivated in March 1940.

There are 74 individual campsites, each of which comprises 3 campsites and each site is equipped with a picnic table, barbecue and water. The pitches with lake view (57 - 67) have electricity and tents can accommodate up to 6 people, with a maximum capacity of 2,000 square meters per tent.

There is also a picnic table with a fire and there is a pool with water, picnic tables, barbecue, water and a fireplace. The location has a maximum capacity of 2,000 square meters per tent, with an electricity and water supply of 1,500 gallons.

Two primitive campsites are located on the west side of the park, one on the north and the other on the south end. The group campsite is equipped for tent camps only and can accommodate up to 25 people. It includes a picnic table with a ring of fire and a gazebo, with a power supply of 1,500 gallons per tent and water supplies of 500 gallons.

Both primitive campsites are equipped with water and electricity, with a power supply of 1,500 gallons per tent and a water supply of 500 gallons per tent.

Each pitch provides water, electricity, barbecues and picnic tables, and to keep the park clean for other visitors, campers must pack supplies in the area. From each campsite, walk a mile to the picnic area and park on the campsite for a picnic table and water.

The Sandhill and Lakeview camps offer a variety of camping options including campsites, cabins, tents and other amenities. Landfills are located in the immediate vicinity of any use, but there are no designated bees or landfills within the park.

The beach is located on the freshwater lake Little Lake Johnson and no lifeguard is in use, but note that children and non-swimmers should always be monitored during the summer months due to the high water level.

The lake is fed by a seepage spring that flows through the gorge and finally finds its way into the lake. The swimming area is located in the main area of the park and in an adjacent area there are many tables available to visitors. Enjoy the beauty of Little Lake Johnson in a canoe and swim or paddle to the shore and back.

Little Lake Johnson is home to populations of pan fish, catfish and perch, and the park has a large picnic area overlooking the lake. Fishing is not as good as it can be, but sea levels are currently low and in Goldkopf it is allowed.

The area is best suited in summer, as it is close to the beach and there are a large number of picnic areas and picnic tables.

There are eight (8) covered accommodations, all of which are of different sizes and can accommodate between 16 and 100 people.

The picnic pavilion with tables and barbecues can be used from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for $5 per person or $10 for a group of up to 10 people.

The children's playground is centrally located near the picnic area and is accessible according to the principle of "first come, first served." There are 4 marked hiking trails, varying in length, ranging from short 10-minute walks to two-hour hikes for experienced hikers. All routes can be reserved in advance for $5 per person or $10 for a group of up to 10 people and are only reserved for use on weekends and special occasions such as Memorial Day weekend.

Hikers can see the contrast between the sandy hills of the canyon and the community through the glass - like the glass walls of the picnic area of Gold Head Canyon State Park.

The trail starts and ends at the mill site, but the shortest route is a long loop that starts in the gorge with a staircase and passes the source of the Goldkopf branch.

The Florida Trail is 3 miles long and runs through the park and covers part of the highlands of the park. Experienced hikers are advised to start at the entrance gate and head south along the Florida Trail to the Goldkopf River Trail.

This way you will have the opportunity to observe the Red-tailed Falcon, a rare bird of prey in the park. All right - dogs are welcome at Gold Head Branch State Park, but please don't have any problems on the trail.

Dogs are allowed, but pets must be kept on a lead and kept on a lead and not left unattended for more than one hour. Pets tied in a rack or in the back seat of a car or other vehicle may never be left unattended for more than 30 minutes, even for a short period of time.

Quiet times are available from 23: 00 to 20: 30 on weekdays and from 21: 45 to 22: 15 on weekends and public holidays.

Florida law requires that all pets be vaccinated against rabies, so their owners must pick up their pets and keep them in a safe place.

Animals that are noisy, dangerous, intimidating or destructive must not stay in the park and must be locked up and locked away.

Violations of these rules may result in campers being asked to put animals in the park or leave the campsite. Animals are not allowed on or near the park, and Gold Head is located on the east side of Interstate 5, south of Highway 1.