Ochlockoknee River State Park

I love hiking and I’m trying to get my significant other to enjoy it as well so I decided to take a little trip an hour south of Tallahassee for an easy nature trail.
The park has beautiful views of the Ochlockoknee River, as one would expect. As mentioned in a prior review, there is a campsite and a swimming area. There is also a playground and picnic tables. Thankfully, I did not experience a bug problem like the other reviewer.
My boyfriend and I came here for their nature trail which is strictly flat terrain of soil and grass. Along the trail there is an observation deck peering over Reflection Pond. The trail is surrounded by mostly palmetto bushes, but the best part of this trail is the animals you may come across. We had come across a doe in and out of the trail and actually believe it was the same one both times. Our first encounter with her was a bit of a staring contest until we got slightly closer and she ran off. On the way back, my boyfriend stomped on the ground hoping she would flee like last time. Instead, she stood her ground with her tail flagged. (I believe it’s to alert other deer. I’m not quite so sure of what. I’m assuming the presence of a predator.) We’re convinced she stood her ground because she had fawns. As we were rounding the end of the nature trail back to the car, we saw a clearing a little ways away from the trail with fawns and what looked like another doe! There was an adolescent-​sized deer roaming around in the bush between us and the clearing who seemed to be more curious about us than afraid since it was creeping closer to us.
Personally, I would not recommend coming here if you don’t plan on spending a good amount of time here. Since it was a bit chilly when we went there was no one using the picnic tables or the playground. If you find joy in scenic views, nature trails, and the sight of animals like I do, then I absolutely suggest you check it out!

This is a beautiful park. Unfortunately there are too many biting bugs to make it truly pleasant but it is teeming with life. The campsite is small but pleasant. There is a great swimming area.