Newnans Lake Conservation Area
8635 Northeast 69th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32609
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Newnans Lake Conservation Area, located at 8635 Northeast 69th Avenue in Gainesville, Florida, is a beautiful park and tourist attraction that is part of a larger group of publicly owned conservation lands in the Orange Creek Basin. This area includes Austin Cary Memorial State Forest, Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, Lochloosa Wildlife Conservation Area, Orange Creek Restoration Area, and other natural areas owned by the city of Gainesville. These lands protect a variety of upland and wetland natural communities, serving as important wildlife corridors and contributing to the protection and improvement of water quality in the Orange Creek and Ocklawaha River basins, and ultimately the St. Johns River.
Newnans Lake Conservation Area features nearly 2 miles of shoreline along Newnans Lake, as well as parts of its major tributaries, Hatchet Creek and Little Hatchet Creek. The area includes a variety of wetlands, such as depression marshes, dome swamps, and the locally known Gum Root Swamp. Visitors can explore the property and enjoy the meandering creeks, as well as spot bald eagle nests and tall pine trees on the Hatchet Creek Tract.
While visiting the conservation area, it is important to respect Florida's wildlife and use caution. Common wildlife sightings include white-tailed deer, foxes, otters, snakes, bald eagles, osprey, wild turkeys, warblers, and various wading and shore birds. The Newnans Lake area is a popular spot for wildlife viewing.
For more information and driving directions, please refer to the Google Maps link on this page. Come and experience the beauty and wildlife of Newnans Lake Conservation Area in Gainesville, Florida.
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"Great hiking trails!"
"This is not really a hiking trail as it is more for horses and an ugly state vehicle. Need to watch out for horse droppings."
"Everything went well with the lake. Only complain I've got is the boat ramp is way too shallow in an angle. Causes everyone to Wade basically into the water to be able to launch or take their boat out."
"This time around was a good experience. God bless this park and all others. The trees are rough here through hurricane."
"Beautiful place just outside of town. You need bug spray and watch out for snakes enjoy!"
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