|
Lake Talquin was constructed when the C.H. Corn Hydroelectric Power Plant was built. The name came from the combination of Tallahassee and Quincy the two cities the lake lies between.
This is a great lake to go fishing and is a favorite spot for locals. The lake is surrounded by the Lake Talquin State Park as well as seven landings. These landings are maintained by Leon County. A few of them offer campsites.
The state park and the Jack Vause County Park are side by side and offer picnic tables, nature trails, wildlife viewing, and a boat ramp. The Fort Braden Trails are not that far away. These trails run through the Lake Talquin State Forest offering thirteen miles of trails to explore and views of the lake.
Recreational Activities: fishing, camping, hiking, paddling, picnicking
Fees: No
Directions from I-10: (8 Landings)
Ben Stoutamire Landing: Take exit 196 and head toward the Tallahassee Regional Airport on Capital Circle. Continue on Capital Circle to State Road 20. Turn right on State Road 20. Go approximately 15 miles and take a right on Ben Stoutamire Road, which will dead end at the landing.
Blount’s Landing: Take exit 196 and head toward the Tallahassee Regional Airport on Capital Circle. Continue on Capital Circle to State Road 20. Turn right on State Road 20. Go approximately 18 miles and take a right on Blount Street before the BP Gas Station. Go 1.4 miles and turn right at the landing just past Lanier Street.
Coe’s Landing: Take exit 196 and head toward the Tallahassee Regional Airport on Capital Circle. Continue on Capital Circle to State Road 20. Turn right on State Road 20. Go approximately 7.4 miles and take a right on Coe’s Landing Road, which will dead end at the landing.
Elkhorn Landing: Take exit 196 and head toward the Tallahassee Regional Airport on Capital Circle. Continue on Capital Circle to State Road 20. Turn right on State Road 20. Go approximately 13 miles and take a right on Elk Horn Road, which will dead end at the landing.
Hall’s Landing: Take exit 196 head toward the Tallahassee Regional Airport on Capital Circle. Continue on Capital Circle to State Road 20. Turn right on State Road 20. Go approximately 12 miles and take a right on Luther Hall Landing Road, which will dead end at the landing.
Vause’s Landing: Take exit 196 head toward the Tallahassee Regional Airport on Capital Circle. Continue on Capital Circle to State Road 20. Turn right on State Road 20. Go approximately 11 miles and take a right on Jack Vause Landing Road, which will dead end at the landing.
Wainwright Landing: Take exit 196 and head toward the Tallahassee Regional Airport on Capital Circle. Continue on Capital Circle to State Road 20. Turn right on State Road 20. Go approximately 15 miles and take a right on Wainwright Road, which will dead end at the landing.
Williams Landing: Take exit 196 and head toward the Tallahassee Regional Airport on Capital Circle. Continue on Capital Circle to State Road 20. Turn right on State Road 20. Go approximately 10 miles and take a right on William’s Landing Road, which will dead end at the landing.
List of Streams
Bear Creek
Cuban Branch
Freeman Creek
Hammock Creek
Harvey Creek
Little River (accessible)
McIntosh Branch
Mule Creek
Ocklawaha Creek
Pole Branch
Polk Creek
Rocky Comfort Creek
Streams in the Joe Budd Wildlife Management Area
http://myfwc.com/recreation/joe_budd/recreation.asp#Canoeing
Double Branch
Gulley Branch
Hunter Creek
Little River (accessible)
Midway Branch
Monroe Creek
Mule Creek
Richlander Creek
Rocky Comfort Creek
Resources:
C.H. Corn Hydroelectric Power Plant
http://www.talgov.com/you/electric/corn.cfm
Joe Budd Wildlife Mgmt Area
http://myfwc.com/recreation/joe%5Fbudd/
Landings & Leon County Parks
http://www.leoncountyfl.gov/parks/boatlandings.asp
Lake Talquin State Park
http://www.floridastateparks.org/laketalquin/default.cfm
Lake Talquin State Forest
http://www.fl-dof.com/state_forests/lake_talquin.html
|
Designed by zcom2.gif){kind=small}