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Is Paynes Creek Historic State Park open right now?

Q: Is Paynes Creek Historic State Park open right now?

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

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Paynes Creek Historic 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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Paynes Creek Historic State Park is a Florida State Park located on Lake Branch Road one-half mile southeast of Bowling Green, Florida.

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

About Paynes Creek Historic State Park

Paynes Creek Historic State Park is a Florida State Park located on Lake Branch Road one-half mile southeast of Bowling Green, Florida. On November 21, 1978, it was added to the United States National Register of Historic Places, under the title of Payne's Creek Massacre-Fort Chokonikla Site.

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Visitor info

AddressHardee

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

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How we read this status

We derive Paynes Creek Historic 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.