colt creek State park

60 min / 90 min / 2 hours / 3 hours

Orlando, Florida | USA

Session Length Options: 

Orlando, Florida| USA

60 min / 90 min/ 2 Hours

Session Length Options: 

Colt Creek State Park showcases pristine Central Florida wilderness with over 5,000 acres of pine flatwoods, cypress domes, and interconnected lakes creating diverse natural backdrops. The park's extensive trail system winds through longleaf pine forests where morning light filters through the canopy, across open prairies dotted with wildflowers, and alongside pristine creeks and wetlands teeming with wildlife.
The chain of lakes offers scenic waterfront views with fishing piers, kayak launches, and sandy shorelines perfect for capturing reflections of clouds and cypress trees. Mac Lake and Colt Creek provide particularly photogenic settings with their dark tannin-stained waters contrasting against white sand beaches and green vegetation along the banks.
For variety, the park features rustic picnic pavilions nestled among the oaks, boardwalks crossing through cypress swamps, and elevated observation areas overlooking the wetlands. The remote location ensures dark skies ideal for astrophotography, while the diverse habitats attract sandhill cranes, white-tailed deer, and numerous bird species. Early morning mist rising from the lakes and late afternoon light streaming through the pine forest create particularly atmospheric conditions for capturing Florida's natural beauty.

Photos: Dessie in Orlando Florida