This cache is being placed prior to the Lake Louisa CITO event
that is being held on February 27th, 2010.
A short drive from Orlando, this park is noted for its six
beautiful lakes, rolling hills, and scenic landscapes. Lake Louisa
is the largest in a chain of 13 lakes connected by the Palatlakaha
River, which is designated as an Outstanding Florida Waterway. Lake
Louisa, Dixie Lake, and Hammond Lake, the park's most accessible
lakes, provide access for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. Anglers
can fish in four of the park's six lakes, but gasoline-powered
boats are not allowed; only boats powered by trolling motors or
without motors are permitted. Camping facilities and more than 15
miles of horse trails are available for equestrians. For hikers and
backpackers, the park has over 20 miles of hiking trails with
excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing. Dixie Lake has a
fishing pier, canoe/kayak launch, and a picnic pavilion.The park
also has a full-facility campground, fully furnished cabins for
rent, and primitive campsites. Lake Louisa State Park is located
just seven miles south of State Road 50 in Clermont on U.S. 27.
Admission Fee:
$5.00 per vehicle. Limit 2-8 people per vehicle.
$4.00 Single Occupant Vehicle.
$2.00 Pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in
vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass.
For further information on Lake Louisa State Park click
here.
Lake
Louisa Website
Hours of Operation:
Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days
a year.