Apopka Lake

The fourth-largest lake in the U.S. state of Florida is called Lake Apopka. Although the western portion is in Lake County, it is situated 15 miles (24 km) northwest of Orlando, primarily inside Orange County's boundaries. Water from Lake Apopka runs through the Apopka-Beauclair Canal and into Lakes Beauclair and Dora, being fed by a natural spring, rainfall, and stormwater runoff. From Lake Dora, water goes into Lake Eustis, Lake Griffin, the Ocklawaha River, which empties into the St. Johns River, and finally Lake Griffin in the north.

A visit to this lake offers the possibility to see incredible animals and is a haven for photographers and environment enthusiasts alike. Travelers can take a leisurely drive around the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive to take in the scenery from the comfort of their cars. The journey around the lake's circumference, which is Florida's fourth-largest lake and offers countless photo opportunities, can take up to two hours.

Location: Orange / Lake counties, Florida, United States