The best camping near Lake Louisa State Park

With not one, not two, but six lakes to choose from, getting on the water is a must at Lake Louisa State Park. Set sail on a boat tour, rent a canoe or stand-up paddleboard on Dixie Lake, try your luck fishing from the lakeside, or cool off with a swim at Lake Louisa. If you can tear yourself away from the water, there are more than 27 miles of multi-use trails to explore, with options for biking, horseback riding, and hiking. Campers have choices too, from glamping to hike-in tent sites, and you can even bring your horse or dog.

Lake Louisa State Park Cabin Rentals

Whether you want to set sail around one of the park’s six lakes, cool off with a swim, or take to the water to canoe or stand-up paddleboard—you’ll never be far from the water at Lake Louisa State Park. Campers and glampers have plenty of options within the park, but if you prefer your campsite with four walls and a solid roof, there are also 20 cabins available to rent. Open year-round, renting a heated and air-conditioned cabin is the ideal way to keep cool in summer and stay warm and dry through winter, and all spots are within a short walk of Dixie Lake. With space for up to six people, cabins provide plenty of space for families or small groups, and come with a lounge, bathrooms, and a fully equipped kitchen. Just don’t leave it until the last minute to make a reservation—cabins get snapped up fast!

• Best for families: The main Lake Louisa State Campground has 60 full hookup sites between Dixie and Hammond lake, plus 20 cabins overlooking the lake. 
• Best for tent campers: the two Primitive Campsites (Wilderness Point and Pine Point) provide walk-in tent camping with fire rings and picnic tables. There’s no water or restroom so bring everything you need with you.
• Best for horsey Hipcampers: Lake Louisa Equestrian Campsites have primitive sites alongside five horse paddocks with lush grazing pasture and non-potable water.

1. You can reserve one of 60 full-facility campsites at Lake Louisa State Campground, as well as cabins, and the equestrian and primitive campsites via the Florida State Parks Reservation website. 
2. Florida residents can make Lake Louisa campsite reservations 11 months in advance, while non-residents can make reservations 10 months in advance.
3. Campsites can book up fast, especially for cabins in peak season (April-September) or over holiday weekends, so book at least three months in advance.

With warm daytime temperatures year-round, outdoor activities are enjoyable at Lake Louisa State Park right through winter. However, there’s no doubt summer is the most popular time to visit. Crowds flock to the lakes to cool off from the Florida heat, but it’s still not as crowded as you might think, and camping can make an affordable alternative to Orlando’s resorts. 

• Lake Louisa State Park is set 28 miles west of Orlando, about a 35-minute drive away.
• There are day-use fees for all Florida State Parks, and campsite booking fees also apply. 
• You can bring your own boat to Lake Louisa, but there is no public boat ramp—the closest is at Palatlakaha River Park. Hand-launched canoes, kayaks, and small boats are permitted on the lakes, while swimming is permitted only at the designated swimming area at Lake Louisa.
• Facilities at Lake Louisa include restrooms, picnic areas with grills, a playground, and fishing docks at Dixie, Hammond, and Bear lakes. A rental concession stand is located at Dixie Lake Picnic Area and rents bikes, kayaks, SUPs, and canoes. 
• There are accessible restrooms, campsites, fishing docks, and picnic sites at Lake Louisa State Park. 

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