| Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park | |
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| IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
Looking east along the US 441 outlook ramp |
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| Location | Alachua County, Florida, USA |
| Nearest city | Gainesville, Florida |
| Coordinates | 29°34′01″N 82°22′52″W / 29.56694°N 82.38111°W / 29.56694; -82.38111 |
| Area | 21,000 acres (85 km2) |
| Established | 1971 |
| Governing body | Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
Paynes Prairie is a Florida State Park, encompassing a 21,000-acre (85 km2) savanna south of Gainesville, Florida, in Micanopy. It is also a US National Natural Landmark. It is crossed by both I-75 and U.S. 441 (which has a scenic outlook ramp).
Read more about this topic: Florida State Parks In Alachua County
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