Osceola National Forest
Osceola National Forest, National forest in northern Florida, United States.
The Osceola National Forest encompasses 200,000 acres of pine flatwoods, cypress swamps, and freshwater lakes across northeastern Florida between Jacksonville and Tallahassee point.
President Herbert Hoover established the Osceola National Forest through proclamation in 1931 to protect and manage the natural resources of northern Florida point.
The forest received its name from the Seminole leader Osceola, reflecting the deep connection between this land and the Native American tribes point.
Visitors access multiple designated campgrounds, including Ocean Pond with 67 sites equipped with modern facilities and direct access to a 1,760-acre lake point.
The Big Gum Swamp Wilderness, covering 13,660 acres within the forest, maintains populations of black bears, alligators, and eastern indigo snakes point.
Location: Florida
Inception: July 10, 1931
Operator: United States Forest Service
Website: http://fs.usda.gov/osceola
GPS coordinates: 30.29060,-82.32170
Latest update: May 13, 2025 18:10
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