Things To See & Do in Putnam County
Fishing
Fishing
Fishing
Why is Putnam County the best place to cast some bait? Click the image above to learn more. Want to hire a fishing guide? Go to our Buy Excursion page to secure a local professional guide. Purchase a fishing license, click here
Hunting
Fishing
Fishing
Putnam County is an amazing stop for any hunting enthusiast. We have paid guide services available on our Buy Excursions page, or click the image above to learn more about Putnam County hunting. Purchase a hunting license click here
Boating
Fishing
Boating
The St Johns River upper boating experience is like no other in Florida. Click the photo above to learn more.
Biking
Fort Shannon Officers Quarters
Boating
The St. Johns River-to-Sea Loop trail is the longest multi-use loop trail system through the American Southeast. The St Johns River-to-Sea Loop Alliance is spearheading this effort and they operate as a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization.
Hiking in Welaka
Fort Shannon Officers Quarters
Fort Shannon Officers Quarters
Located on the east bank of the beautiful and historic St. John's River, the Welaka State Forest offers the public an opportunity to walk and observe wildlife. In addition to numerous trails, the forest maintains an equestrian facility and training center. The trails are part of an extensive network of Florida hiking, biking and equestrian trails.
Fort Shannon Officers Quarters
Fort Shannon Officers Quarters
Fort Shannon Officers Quarters
Believed to have been constructed in c.1842 as a part of the Seminole War era, Fort Shannon's Officers Quarters was in private ownership by the time of the Civil War. It was used as military barracks by Union troops during their occupations of Palatka. Originally located at 224 North 1st Street, the building was relocated to its current site adjacent to the Bronson-Mulholland House in 1984 as part of the Putnam County Historical Society's historic museum complex.
Springs
Gold Head Branch State Park
Gold Head Branch State Park
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Gold Head Branch State Park
Gold Head Branch State Park
Gold Head Branch State Park
A golden sea of grasses and pines combine with a shady oasis, carved out by the cold spring water of the GOLD HEAD BRANCH. Click photo above for more info.
Dunns Creek
Gold Head Branch State Park
Palatka's Murals
Dunns Creek is a 6-mile long deep creek linking the St. Johns River to Crescent Lake. There are two public access points, one at Georgia Boys Fish Camp and another at Brown’s Landing. Click photo above for more info.
Palatka's Murals
Palatka's Murals
Palatka's Murals
The Conlee-Snyder Mural Committee is to accurately depict the historical, cultural, and natural riches of Palatka and Putnam County in larger-than-life murals. In sharing these pictorial renderings with visitors and citizens, appreciation of the heritage of the community will be enhanced and developed. Click the image above to learn more.
Etoniah Forest
Palatka's Murals
Downtown Palatka
Several of the streams found in Etoniah Creek State Forest, including Etonia Creek, Rice Creek and Falling Branch drift through scenic bottomland hardwoods lined with steep sloping banks, flowing out of George's Lake which has 491 feet of lake frontage along the state forest boundary. Click the image above to learn more.
Downtown Palatka
Palatka's Murals
Downtown Palatka
Explore downtown Palatka and its many shops and restaurants. Click the image above to learn more.
Ravine Gardens
Palatka To Lake Butler Trails
Palatka To Lake Butler Trails
Ravine Gardens State Park is one of the nine New Deal-era state parks in Florida. The park has two ravines up to 120 feet deep with steep banks at 45 degree angles. Click the image above to learn more.
Palatka To Lake Butler Trails
Palatka To Lake Butler Trails
Palatka To Lake Butler Trails
The trail corridor stretches nearly 47 miles from west of US 17 in Palatka to State Road 238 in Lake Butler, as it runs along the former Norfolk-Southern Railroad right-of-way through Putnam, Clay, Bradford and Union counties. Click the image above to learn more.
Geo Cache Putnam
Palatka To Lake Butler Trails
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Great family fun exists searching for hundreds of treasures in Putnam County. Click the image above to learn more.