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Features of the Paynes Creek State Historic Site
- Exhibits interpreting the Seminoles, Fort Chokonikla, the trading post and events that occurred here are located in the visitor center. See a park ranger about visitor center hours.
- Picnic tables and shelters are available.
- Fishing opportunities are available in the Peace River. A Florida freshwater fishing license is required for persons 16 years of age or older.
- Florida state parks are managed to appear (as closely as possible) as they did when the first Europeans arrived. All plant and animal life is protected in state parks. Hunting, livestock grazing and timber removal are not permitted. Do not remove, deface, mutilate or molest any natural resources. Digging or removal of artifacts from the park is strictly prohibited. For your safety, do not feed any animals. Intoxicants and firearms are prohibited. Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. to sundown 365 days a year.
- Where pets are allowed, they must be kept on a six-foot, hand-held leash and be well-behaved at all times. Guide dogs and handicapped service dogs are welcome in all areas of the parks.
- Florida state parks are in various stages of accessibility, and are working to improve access to services and facilities. Should you need assistance to enable your full participation, please contact the individual park office as soon as possible. Sometimes as many as ten business days may be needed to schedule a particular accommodation.
- To discover and experience all of the Real Florida at Florida's 141 state parks, ask a park ranger where you can pick up a copy of the Florida State Parks Guide or visit our Homepage at: http://www.dep.state.fl.us/parks.
For further information, contact:
888 Lake Branch Road
Bowling Green, FL 33834
(863) 375-4717
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