Paynes Creek Historic State Park

We had a lovely time today. There are at least 4 miles of well-maintained trails. The visitor center was open and available for a self-guided tour. Both restrooms and water fountains are available. The entry fee is $3 and cash only, and there is plenty of parking. The park ranger provided us with maps, so we had no problem finding the historic fort site. We didn't see much wildlife apart from an armadillo, birds, and squirrels. However, the trails were very quiet and peaceful, and the wildflowers were lovely.

I would not recommend these trails for people with wheel chairs or strollers.

I thought it was a really nice park. Did a few simple hikes and went on the suspension bridge. Staff at front gate was friendly and helpful.

I spent a couple of hours here and did the Peace River Trail, Historic Trail, and Flatwoods Trail. The Peace River is so nice, I wish the trail was along its bank for more than a short time. The suspension bridge out to the monument on the Historic Trail is very cool. The “historic site” is nothing to see. If you hike Florida a lot, Flatwoods is something you’ve seen a million times. All in all, I’m glad I visited for the Peace River section. The trails are mostly well marked and various info plaques can be found.

Being an avid birdwatcher my wife & i enjoyed the tranquility & natural beauty of this park & saw 22 different bid species on our January 2023 walk. We basically had the park to ourselves until we crossed paths with 2 people after an hour & then another 2 an hour after that. A steady breeze with partly sunny 67 degree temps made for a comfortable walk. The trails were maintained & wide enough for 2 adults to walk side by side & were mostly marked although additional signage would be helpful to find your way back to the parking lot. We covered a total of 4miles walking. No trail maps were available at the entrance when we paid our $3 entry fee. Random wood benches were throughout the park. What an ideal playground with 4 swings, climbing equipment, picnic tables under a roof + his & her restrooms too! We look forward to returning in the future.