John M.
5/23/2022
Payne's Prairie Reserve Rest Area is on the northbound side of Interstate 75. It is a typical Florida rest area with rest rooms, a place to walk your dog, a few pavilions and a few holders for the...
Payne's Prairie Preserve Rest Area
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100 Savannah Blvd
Micanopy, FL 32667
Payne's Prairie Preserve State Park, Florida's first state preserve, offers a unique blend of biological, historical, and geological diversity. Visitors can witness wild herds of bison and horses, explore nearly 23,000 acres of varied habitats, and observe over 300 species of birds in their natural environment.
The park features eight trails, including the 16-mile paved Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail, providing ample opportunities for hiking, biking, and wildlife viewing. With amenities such as a visitor center, campgrounds, and fishing spots, Payne's Prairie is an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers alike.
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Lisa T.
10/31/2020
It's a long drive from South Florida to Georgia, and due to the need for caffeinated drinks & water, rest stops are needed and welcomed! This is a large rest area just south of a Gainesville on...
Bruce K.
4/26/2019
I'm definitely staying hydrated and that's giving me the need to tour the rest areas along I-75. This one is clean, roomy and solid. It's a large building and the bathrooms were in good...
Nancy W.
2/26/2022
We came here camping in February. Beautiful place with 10 different hiking trails. We did three of them in two days. They say you can see bison and wild horses on some of the trails but we didn't...
Nick S.
10/8/2018
Everything I imagined and more!!! Sinkhole ponds behind fences. A short path. Garbage cans. Several hotel and travel coupon books. Bathrooms. Gender neutral bathrooms!!! Although if it has a man...
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