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CLERMONT –The Florida Park Service today opened 20
new cabins at Lake Louisa State Park with a
ribbon-cutting ceremony. The grand opening of the new
lakefront cabins brings the total number of state park
cabins in Florida to 176.
“Lake Louisa State Park’s new cabins offer an
additional option for guests to enjoy the park
overnight,” said Department of Environmental Protection
Secretary Colleen M. Castille. “Visitors can now enjoy
the outdoor benefits of our state parks with more of the
comforts of home.”
The cabins are fully air conditioned and feature
screened porches with rocking chairs. Amenities include
a full-service kitchen, living room with a fold out
couch, two bedrooms, two baths and a gas fireplace. The
cabins are equipped with solar powered hot water heaters
and are designed to take advantage of the light breeze
from Lake Dixie.
“From horseback riding to camping, Lake Louisa has
many recreational activities for visitors,” said Florida
State Parks Director Mike Bullock. “Both the cabins and
camping provide exceptional ways of extending your
stay.”
Lake Louisa State Park opened in 1977 and encompasses
4,450 acres. Lake Louisa is the largest in a chain of 13
lakes connected by the Palatlakaha River, designated as
an Outstanding Florida Waterway. The park offers more
than 15 miles of horse trails, over 20 miles of hiking
trails, 60 full-facility campsites, opportunities for
wildlife viewing, a fishing pier, canoe and kayak
launching and a picnic pavilion on Dixie Lake.
The first two-time Gold Medal winner honoring the
nation’s best state park service, Florida’s state park
system is one of the largest in the country with 159
parks spanning more than 723,000 acres and 100 miles of
sandy white beach. From swimming and diving in Florida’s
rivers and springs to birding and fishing or hiking and
riding on natural scenic trails, Florida’s state parks
offer year-around outdoor activities for all ages.
Battle reenactments and Native American festivals
celebrate Florida’s unique history, while art shows,
museums and lighthouses offer a window into Florida’s
cultural heritage.
To reserve a cabin or campsite at Lake Louisa or at
any Florida State Park, visit
www.reserveamerica.com. For more information about
Florida State Parks, visit
www.FloridaStateParks.org. | 
