Campfire Circle
Each of our campsites is equipped with electricity,
water, picnic table and a ground grill. The grill
has a swing over top that also serves as a fire ring
for campfires. Guests are able to purchase firewood
at the park or bring some with them, however gathering
of downed wood is not permitted.
Canoeing
Enjoy the beauty of Little Lake Johnson by canoe.
Canoe rentals are available.
Fishing
Fishing is permitted at Gold Head. Little Lake Johnson
has a population of pan fish, catfish and bass.
The lake levels are low currently and fishing is
not as good as it can be. Licenses are required.
Full Facility Camping
Full Facility, Group, Youth, and Primitive Camping,
and RV Hookups are available.
Family Camping
There are 74 individual campsites available within
our 3 family campgrounds. These campsites will accommodate
tents, trailers and motorized campers (up to 40’
in length). Each site includes a picnic table and
grill. Sites with water and electric are available.
There is a dump station for sewage disposal.
Primitive Camping
Two primitive campsites are located within the southern
end of the park just off the Florida Trail.
To help keep our park clean for you and other visitors,
campers are required to pack all supplies in and out
of the area.
Group Camping
There are 3 group campsites available for organized
groups such as churches, scouts, family reunions
and civic clubs. Each site has shared access to
water, an outside cold water shower and restroom
with flush toilets. No electric is available. Also
provided are picnic tables and a ground fire ring.
Each site will accommodate 25 people. Group campsites
are equipped for tent camping only.
Nature Trails
There are 4 marked trails within Mike Roess Gold
Head Branch State Park. These trails vary in length
from a short 10-minute walk to a full 2-hour hike
that we recommend for the experienced hiker. The
Ravine Ridge meanders along the upper ridge of the
ravine between the ravine stairway and the mill
site. Hikers can see the contrasts between the sandhill
and ravine communities. The Loblolly Trail loop
begins and ends at the mill site and winds through
the largest loblolly pines in the park. The shortest
trail is Fern Loop, which begins at the ravine stairway
and passes by the headsprings of Gold Head Branch.
The Florida Trail traverses the park and is 3 miles
in length. It begins at the entrance gate and covers
some of the park’s high country. We recommend
this for the experienced hiker.
While walking any of these trails you will have
the opportunity to see such wildlife as Sherman
fox squirrels, southeastern kestrel, red tailed
hawk, bald eagles, fox, deer and various water and
wading birds.
Picnicking
The Park has a large picnic area overlooking "Little
Lake Johnson". The area contains many tables
and grills.
There are eight (8)-covered shelters available.
They vary in size and can accommodate 16 to 100
people. All picnic pavilions have tables and grills.
They are available on a first come first served
basis or can be reserved up to 11 months in advance
by calling the park or in person.
A children’s playground is centrally located
in the picnic area.
RV's
Our RV campsites offer water, electricity, and a
ground grill and picnic table. A dump station is
in close proximity for your use. The Sandhill and
Lakeview camps can accommodate RV’s up to
45’ in length.
Swimming
There is a designated swimming area that is located
adjacent to the picnic area and within easy walking
distance from the cabins. Please be prepared to
monitor children and non-swimmers; no lifeguard
is on duty.
Wildlife Viewing
Wildlife at Gold Head Branch State Park is abundant.
The park serves as home for white-tailed deer, turkey,
gopher tortoise, fox squirrels, pocket gophers,
red tailed hawk, bald eagles, fox, and various water
and wading birds.
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