Ocala National Forest

The second-largest nationally protected forest in the state of Florida, Ocala National Forest is a treasure to be savored. Hidden within 607 square miles of pristine wilderness, you'll find longleaf pine, sand-pine scrub and coastal oak copses, as well some 600 springs, rivers and lakes. Miles of hiking, biking and horseback riding trails cut through Ocala's green, woodsy heart, which also contains a staggeringly diverse range of local wildlife.