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Biking and mountain biking near Tallahassee

Trails and recreation areas near Tallahassee open to biking and mountain biking.

5places to ride
39 mito the closest
October–Aprilbest months

Good to know: Wilderness areas are closed to bikes; check each area’s trail rules and yield to hikers and horses.

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Eastbank

39 mi northwest · US Army Corps of Engineers

Eastbank Campground is located on Lake Seminole on the Georgia-Florida state line. The lake and surrounding area provide a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities for fishing, camping, boating, picnicking, hiking, biking and birding.

2

Lake Seminole

39 mi northwest · US Army Corps of Engineers

The Lake Seminole project, originally authorized as the Jim Woodruff Lock & Dam Project by the River and Harbor Act of 1946, was the first of three locks and dams constructed for navigation, hydro-power, recreation and related use purposes…

3

St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge

65 mi southwest · Fish and Wildlife Service

The Refuge is comprised of two islands and two mainland tracts totaling approximately 12,492 acres. Popular recreational opportunities include fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing, hiking, bicycling, kayaking, and nature photography.

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39 mi northwest · US Army Corps of Engineers · Campground

Eastbank

Eastbank Campground is located on Lake Seminole on the Georgia-Florida state line. The lake and surrounding area provide a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities for fishing, camping, boating, picnicking, hiking, biking and birding.

  • Biking
  • Birding
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Kayaking

39 mi northwest · US Army Corps of Engineers

Lake Seminole

The Lake Seminole project, originally authorized as the Jim Woodruff Lock & Dam Project by the River and Harbor Act of 1946, was the first of three locks and dams constructed for navigation, hydro-power, recreation and related use purposes…

  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Hotel/Lodge/Resort Privately Owned
  • Nature education
  • Picnicking

65 mi southwest · Fish and Wildlife Service

St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge

The Refuge is comprised of two islands and two mainland tracts totaling approximately 12,492 acres. Popular recreational opportunities include fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing, hiking, bicycling, kayaking, and nature photography.

  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Educational Programs
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Hunting
  • Photography
  • Ranger programs

75 miles and farther (2)

104 mi southeast · Fish and Wildlife Service

Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge

The refuge is bisected by 20 miles of the famous Suwannee River and includes 30 miles of coastal marsh habitat along the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Biking
  • Birding
  • Boating
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Hunting
  • Motor Boat
  • Nature education

111 mi east · USDA Forest Service · Campground

Ocean Pond Campground

Situated in Baker County, Florida, this campground includes 64 campsites and is open 24 hours/day. All sites are available at recreation.gov. There's something here for everyone in this lakeside campground.

  • Accessible Swimming
  • Backpacking
  • Biking
  • Birding
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing

Distances are straight-line miles from downtown Tallahassee. Listings come from Recreation.gov’s federal recreation database; check each official page for hours, fees, fire restrictions and closures before you go.

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Questions

Where is the closest place for biking near Tallahassee?

Eastbank (US Army Corps of Engineers), about 39 miles northwest of Tallahassee as the crow flies. Next are Lake Seminole (39 mi) and St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge (65 mi).

When is the best time for biking near Tallahassee?

Based on Tallahassee’s average highs, October–April. Conditions at higher elevations can be much cooler.

Who manages these places?

Federal agencies including US Army Corps of Engineers, Fish and Wildlife Service, USDA Forest Service. Each listing links to its official page for hours, fees, closures and current conditions.

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