Region: Central

LAKE LOUISA STATE PARKS
Clermont, FL

Contact Information
7305 US Hwy 27
Clermont, Florida 34714
Phone: 352-394-3969

Description
This 4,372-acre state park lies on the shores of Lake Louisa in the northeast corner of the Green Swamp. It is one of 13 in a chain of lakes connected by the Palatlakaha River, which is designated as an Outstanding Florida Water.

Hours of Operation
Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.

Driving Directions
Lake Louisa State Park is located on US 27, seven (7) miles south of State Road 50.

ACTIVITIES

Camping
Our campground is approximately a 1.5-mile drive from the ranger station and is located between beautiful Dixie Lake and Hammond Lake. It has sixty sites all with electric and water. Fifteen of the sites also include sewer hookups. Sites range is size from 20’ back-ins to a 65’ pull-through. The campground is complete with two bathhouses, two fishing piers, one pavilion, and one dump station. There are three camp loops total; two fifteen-site loops and one thirty-site loop.

Boat Ramp
A public boat ramp is located on the river between Lake Louisa and Lake Susan.

Canoeing
The park offers a canoe and kayak launch at Dixie Lake just off of the fishing pier. Lake Louisa offers canoe and kayak accessibility also but does not have a designated launch area. Canoe and kayakers would have to launch off of the Lake Louisa beach, which is accessible via Lake Nellie Road or our main entrance off of Hwy. 27.

Fishing
Lake Louisa State Park has fishing access at four of our six lakes. Lake Louisa is our largest lake, which offers fishing access off of the lake’s shoreline. Dixie Lake is our second largest lake and is only accessible by our main entrance off of Hwy. 27.

The park prohibits gas-powered motorboats and boat trailers, (hand launch only), into the lakes. Only boats powered by trolling motors or manually powered are allowed. Any person who wishes to use a boat in any of the lakes must first register their boat at the ranger station at least twenty-four hours before the day they expect to come out.

Horse Trails
Lake Louisa State Park offers miles of trails for equestrian users. Our horse trail parking lot is accessible only off of the Lake Nellie Road, which you can access by C.R. 561. TPlease be sure to have with you proof of negative coggins for your horses.

Nature Trails
Hiking is permitted on the horse trails and an abundance of wildlife may be seen. Birding is a favorite activity with sightings dependent on the seasons.

Swimming
Due to the extremely low visibility levels at the lake, swimming is not allowed at Lake Louisa at this time.