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Lake Louisa State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,619 Google reviews · Running trail in Clermont, Florida · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
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- Distance
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- Access
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Confirmed from Lake Louisa State Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
In addition to housing one of the area's only swimmable lakes, this park also boasts scenic views.
What runners say about Lake Louisa State Park
“The grounds were well-maintained, the instructors and staff were knowledgeable, and the bathrooms were always clean and stocked.”
“With miles of hiking trails, spots for dogs and horses, a quiet beachfront, beautiful sights, and loads of activities, there truly is something for everyone at Lake Louisa.”
“Its beautiful, lots of shade, greenery and open areas to enjoy lake and wooded views!”
“With miles of hiking trails, spots for dogs and horses, a quiet beachfront, beautiful sights, and loads of activities, there truly is something for everyone at Lake Louisa.”
Absolutely incredible park from the lakes to the trails to the campgrounds to the kayaks! My friends and I went glamping for the weekend, and I'm so glad we chose this park to do so. The tent - 200 sqft, air conditioned, and furnished - was perfect for the three of us.
My boyfriend and I camped and biked here a couple weeks ago and it was great! The park is huge and has so much to offer: hiking, biking, kayaking, segway tours, horse back riding and more. It’s easy to get private time and away from crowds. The camp grounds were well kept and the bathrooms and showers were pretty nice.
This park has been a family favorite for decades. My grandmother started bringing us here in the late 80s. Then we only came to swim in the lake. Over the years we have camped, hiked, even with our dogs and still swim. We haven't tied down a boat yet but you can if you have one.
This was an unexpected find and so close to Orlando! Beautiful State Park with a few hiking trails. Lots of available parking, tent, cabin rentals and RV Campground, small beachfront. The restrooms at the beach could use some cleaning up but they are usable. Lots of animal life and all kinds of plants.
Trail conditions & character
“With miles of hiking trails, spots for dogs and horses, a quiet beachfront, beautiful sights, and loads of activities, there truly is something for everyone at Lake Louisa.”
“The grounds were well-maintained, the instructors and staff were knowledgeable, and the bathrooms were always clean and stocked.”
“With miles of hiking trails, spots for dogs and horses, a quiet beachfront, beautiful sights, and loads of activities, there truly is something for everyone at Lake Louisa.”
“Its beautiful, lots of shade, greenery and open areas to enjoy lake and wooded views!”
“Plenty of Parking, if you love the outdoors and live in the Clermont area this is the state park to be at.”
“With miles of hiking trails, spots for dogs and horses, a quiet beachfront, beautiful sights, and loads of activities, there truly is something for everyone at Lake Louisa.”
Plan your run at Lake Louisa State Park
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Websitefloridastateparks.org
- Phone(352) 394-3969
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