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Mike Roess Gold Head State Park

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(92) · State park in Keystone Heights, United States
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A steep head ravine with seepage springs forms Gold Head Branch and bisects the park. Marshes, lakes and scrub provide habitat for a wide variety of …

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Feb 6, 2025
The park is Great! The cabins, not so much. This is the second time that we have gone to the park. The first time was wonderful. The cabin was perfect. This time, however, the cabin was not very clea…Full review by Judith M
Nov 10, 2024
The park was well managed, nice, quiet and clean. The staff was very informative and friendly. The trash disposal and dump station was well kept.Full review by Nathaniel B
Oct 28, 2024
We love to walk our 2 dogs here. Lovely trails BUT now our dogs are getting the dreaded SANDSPUR imbedded in their paws making it difficult to remove without the spurs getting imbedded in your finge…Full review by theresa j
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Any problem with cellular service (Verizon) while staying here?
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Yes, I had zero bars on my Verizon phone in our camp site. So I went to a clearing, and at least got 1 bar! No trouble on calls and texts, but I couldn't send pictures until I left the park. …
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Yes, I had zero bars on my Verizon phone in our camp site. So I went to a clearing, and at least got 1 bar! No trouble on calls and texts, but I couldn't send pictures until I left the park. My service is 4g.
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Answer by Valerie H · May 3, 2021
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How is the lake for canoeing, fishing, and swimming?
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The recent rains have increased it but it wasn't bad before. Up higher than in years past.
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Approximate number of steps down to the ravine?
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I cant remember how many steps, but there's a rail to hold on to and the steps are big. Hubby is 67 and had a knee replacement and climbed them easily
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Who was/is Mike Roess? I briefly looked online but couldn't find his bio.
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The initial property was donated by Martin J. "Mike" Roess (pronounced "Race") and developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). The CCC was launched in …
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The initial property was donated by Martin J. "Mike" Roess (pronounced "Race") and developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). The CCC was launched in 1933 under President Franklin D. Roosevelt to combat unemployment during the Depression. There is lots of information on the net about Martin J. Roess.
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Answer by Mike C · Jan 29, 2016
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What’s involved in participating in the Florida State Parks' Junior Ranger Program?
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The Junior Ranger programsix CORE activities).
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