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Dudley Farm Historic State Park

Newberry, Florida

Contact Information
 

18730 W. Newberry Rd.
Newberry, 32669
(352) 472-1142

Driving Directions
Dudley Farm Historic State Park is located 4 miles east of Newberry on SR 26.

Hours of Operation
Park is open Wednesday thru Sunday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM and the Farmstead is open Wednesday thru Sunday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Park Activities

Guided Tours
School groups and organizations must make reservations for tours one month in advance. Groups are limited to 40 people. Please call the park office at 352-472-1142 for group tour guidelines and information.

Nature Trails
Picnic area loop trail is a pleasant 15 minute walk that wanders through a hammock with many live oaks and sinkholes.

Picnicking
The picnic area is located on the west side of the parking lot across from the visitor center and is equipped with 6 tables and 3 grills.

Tours
Farm Tours of the farmstead, buildings, work areas, fields, gardens, etc. See people working the lifestyle of the 1800’s – 1920’s.



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