Osceola National Forest Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
national forest located in Florida
About Osceola National Forest
The Osceola National Forest is in the northeastern portion of Florida between Lake City and Jacksonville near the crossroads of I-10 and I-75 and the crossroads US 90 and US 441. It is located in parts of Columbia, Baker, Bradford, and Hamilton counties. The forest is headquartered in Tallahassee, but there are local ranger district offices in Olustee. The years 1565 to 1763 marked the period of Spanish occupation in Florida. Spanish activities during this time centered primarily in North Florida included the development of the mission system and establishing trade with the native Floridians. The Native Americans living in the area were the Northern Utina, a Timucuan tribe. During the 20-year British occupation, 1763-1783, the Osceola was included in the "land claimed by the Creek Indians.
Top Attractions in Osceola National Forest
Explore the best things to see and do in Osceola National Forest:
- ★Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park
Osceola National Forest Travel Guide Sections
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