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]
Ross Prairie State Forest | |
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Ross Prairie State Forest signage off State Road 200 | |
Location in United States | |
Location | Marion County, Florida |
Nearest city | Ocala, Florida |
Coordinates | 29°01′12″N 82°17′13″W / 29.020°N 82.287°W |
Area | 3,527 acres (14.27 km2) |
Governing body | Florida Forest Service |
See also
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References
edit- ^ a b c Ross Prairie State Forest Florida Forest Service
- ^ Ross Prairie Trailhead Ocala Mountain Bike Association
External links
edit- Ross Prairie State Forest - official site
- U.S. Geological Survey Map at the U.S. Geological Survey Map Website. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- Ross Prairie State Forest Map - official map
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