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This recreation area is part of Lake Seminole
Three Rivers State Park is located two miles north of Sneads on State Road 271 (River Road).
The most serene and calm I've ever experienced at a park, we were literally the only ones there and had the entire park to ourselves. What a treat! The birds were chirping, the weather was perfect and the trails are a joy to hike. Trails are well maintained and bathrooms are super clean.
We had the best spot in the park, the host Patty was fantastic and she is the biggest sweetheart! We rented a canoe and went out and paddled around. There are some big gators, but they usually don't bother you. Beautiful area, the frog and the stars at night are amazing.
Absolutely 5 stars. I almost don't want to leave a review because it was such a fantastic experience and there were VERY few other people there... all of them were on the water, so I had the trails to myself, which was fantastic. Mostly enjoyed the trail hugging the lake shore, but the higher-elevation trails were also very cool, where I encountered several red-headed woodpeckers, a bald eagle, many other birds, tons of butterflies, and a few deer bounding across the trails. Several picnic benches dotted the lakeside trail - so nice to just sit and observe while the butterflies flitted around me. Highly recommend if you like a little seclusion on your nature walks. (Photo is a black vulture... didn't get a good shot of the bald eagle)
Our likes were the daily doses of wildlife that included cardinals, blue jays, coots, northern mocking birds, limpkins, armadillos, and deer; the park was well-hidden and peaceful; and we were impressed with how well maintained the restrooms were. Our only dislike was our site (#26) accumulated a puddle after each rain storm.
A beautiful park with beautiful views! The park staff are incredibly helpful and kind. There isn't any noise pollution from roads and the birds are plentiful in the mornings. The views from the water are also really nice; highly recommend!
