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Is Colt Creek State Park open right now?

Q: Is Colt Creek State Park open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Colt Creek State Park is open. No closures reported by Florida State Parks.

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Colt Creek State Park is open.

Why this statusNo closures reported by Florida State Parks.

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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Colt Creek State Park is a Florida State Park in Central Florida, 16 miles (26 km) north of Lakeland off of State Road 471.

Type: Florida State Park
State: FL
Nearest town: Polk

About Colt Creek State Park

Colt Creek State Park is a Florida State Park in Central Florida, 16 miles (26 km) north of Lakeland off of State Road 471. This 5,067-acre park nestled within the Green Swamp Wilderness Area and named after one of the tributaries that flows through the property was opened to the public on January 20, 2007. Composed mainly of pine flatwoods, cypress domes and open pasture land, this piece of pristine wilderness is home to many animal species including the American bald eagle, Southern fox squirrel, gopher tortoise, white-tailed deer, wild turkey and bobcat.

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Visitor info

AddressPolk

Websitewww.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/colt-creek-state-park ↗

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How we read this status

We derive Colt Creek State Park's status from the park system's public alerts, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: No closures reported by Florida State Parks. Full method: how we check park status.