Ross Prairie State Forest

Ross Prairie State Forest
Ross Prairie State Forest signage off State Road 200
Map showing the location of Ross Prairie State Forest
Map showing the location of Ross Prairie State Forest
Location in Florida
Map showing the location of Ross Prairie State Forest
Map showing the location of Ross Prairie State Forest
Location in United States
LocationMarion County, Florida
Nearest cityOcala, Florida
Coordinates29°01′12″N 82°17′13″W / 29.020°N 82.287°W / 29.020; -82.287
Area3,527 acres (14.27 km2)
Governing bodyFlorida Forest Service
Ross Prairie State Forest

Ross Prairie State Forest is a 3,527-acre state forest in Marion County, Florida.[1] The conservation land was acquired in 1995 through the Conservation and Recreation Lands (CARL) with funds from the Preservation 2000 Act.[1] It includes hiking and horseback trails.[1] There is also a trailhead for the Cross Florida Greenway.[2]

Trail

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Ross Prairie State Forest Florida Forest Service
  2. ^ Ross Prairie Trailhead Ocala Mountain Bike Association
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