Madison County, Florida is a faraway place that's not far away, a real treasure for visitors of all ages. Madison County is located on Interstate 10 just 90 minutes west of Jacksonville and only a short drive from Tallahassee. Nestled against the Georgia border just south of Valdosta and Interstate 75, Madison County offers an unexpected wealth of pleasures to our visitors.
For the history minded, there are centuries old landmarks, homes, communities and unique well-stocked antique shops. For the nature lover, every imaginable recreation is available in our broad expanses of forests, rivers, lakes and springs, where bike trails, canoe trails, equestrian paths and hiking trails abound.
Whether you are a serious biker or just want to chip away at a goal, "The Loop" is a must. It consists of 135 miles through beautiful Madison County in the challenging hills and farmlands of northern Florida.
Many biking groups visit Madison County annually, some have done so every year for over 25 years! They enjoy our bike lanes, rails to trails facilities and our friendly and courteous residents. You can start and finish where you want, and there are several shortcuts that are just as interesting and beautiful.
Bring your binoculars and your sighting log, and then get ready to add dozens of species to your list. Madison County's forests, rivers and ponds attract hundreds of native species, such as the sandhill cranes, along with birds that migrate here seasonally. Come prepared for a few sightings of a lifetime! Native species as well as migratory birds and exotics frequent Madison County.
Boating on the 600-acre Cherry Lake offers opportunities for virtually every kind of water sport from water skiing and knee-boarding to swimming and sailing, not to mention the quality fishing for largemouth bass and most all pan fish varieties. Cherry Lake is the sight of a beautiful water front county park which offers restrooms, picnic tables, a boat ramp and a great swimming area.
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Four Freedoms Trail
The 12 mile recreational trail extends north from the city limits of Madison to the Withlacoochee River at the Florida-Georgia border. People can enjoy walking, biking and horseback riding along the paved trail, which provides covered rest areas along the way.
The 12 mile recreational trail extends north from the city limits of Madison to the Withlacoochee River at the Florida-Georgia border. People can enjoy walking, biking and horseback riding along the paved trail, which provides covered rest areas along the way.
Treasures of Madison County
Treasures of Madison County invites you to stop in and enjoy the many historical and educational exhibits. You'll be glad you did!
Treasures of Madison County invites you to stop in and enjoy the many historical and educational exhibits. You'll be glad you did!
Madison County Florida RV Parks
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Yogi Bear's
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