Kingsley Lake
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Kingsley Lake | |
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Location | North Central Florida, United States |
Basin countries | United States |
Surface area | 2000 acres |
Max depth | 90 ft |
Kingsley Lake is a round lake of about 2000 acres in North Central Florida, about 6 miles east of Starke, Florida. According to some sources, it is the oldest and highest lake in Florida, located on the edge of the Trail Ridge formation. The lake is a very stable lake with a sandy bottom. Its deepest part is about 90 feet. Kingsley lake is nearly circular and pilots call it the Silver Dollar lake. There are several hundred docks on the North and West sides of the lake and Camp Blanding is on the East and South sides (Florida National Guard).
The lake is famous for its clear waters, water skiing, fishing, and its stability.
[edit] External links
- Kingsley Lake Association - web site that discusses the lake, community, and events
- history of the lake
- Florida Lakewatch: Kingsley - data on the lake