Lake Wauburg North Shore Beach

Located near Gainesville, Lake Wauburg North Shore - also known as Lake Wauburg North Park - is a recreational area that has an unnamed white-sand beach. This beach is also known as Lake Wauburg North Shore Beach. This recreational area is managed by the University of Florida, whose main campus is present around eight miles to the north. This beach is situated along the shores of Lake Wauburg.

While Lake Wauburg North Shore has a lifeguard tower, it is important to note that a lifeguard might not be permanently deployed here. The university offers many amenities for its students and staff in this recreational area including water sporting equipment loaner facilities, horseshoe courts, volleyball courts, a boardwalk, sports equipment loaner facilities, and picnic areas. 

There are many attractions near Lake Wauburg North Shore. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens is spread over 68 acres. The botanical garden has one of the largest bamboo displays and herb gardens of the South-eastern United States. You can view many unique kinds of plants here including Chinese royal bamboo, giant Victoria water lilies and Asian snake arums (available during summers), cycads, vines, and ferns. The garden also has a butterfly garden, a hummingbird garden, and a rock garden. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens also has picnic areas, benches, gazebos, a gift shop, and walking paths. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens also hosts many fun events throughout the year including the Spring Garden Festival and an annual bamboo sale. Sweetwater Wetlands Park is an artificial wetland which is spread over 125 acres. As an interesting fact, this wetland was designed in the shape of an alligator’s head. You can explore the park’s vibrant landscape via walking trails and observation areas present here. In addition, you can view many kinds of animals in this park including alligators, bison, and Florida cracker horses. Depending on the time of the year, you can also view many kinds of birds and butterflies in this park. If you are looking for another attraction near Lake Wauburg North Shore, Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park is a park which has a 21,000-acre savannah grassland. The state park also has many other habitats including marshlands and hardwood hammock forests. You can view many kinds of animals in this state park including alligators, deer, horses, and bison, along with 300 species of birds. This state park also offers many other fun activities including hiking, biking, fishing, picnicking, horse riding, and canoeing. The state park also has a 50-feet tall observation tower. The park also has a campground that accommodates tents and RVs. If you are planning to camp in this state park, you can visit Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park’s webpage at the Florida State Park’s website for more information regarding the camping rules and amenities.

Getting to Lake Wauburg North Shore is easy - the park is present near 133 Regatta Drive and it is easily accessible from United States Highway 441. However, it is important to note that access to Lake Wauburg North Shore is only allowed for University of Florida students, faculty, and staff who are in possession of a Gator 1 Card. 

There are many attractions near Lake Wauburg North Shore. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens is spread over 68 acres. The botanical garden has one of the largest bamboo displays and herb gardens of the South-eastern United States. You can view many unique kinds of plants here including Chinese royal bamboo, giant Victoria water lilies and Asian snake arums (available during summers), cycads, vines, and ferns. The garden also has a butterfly garden, a hummingbird garden, and a rock garden. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens also has picnic areas, benches, gazebos, a gift shop, and walking paths. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens also hosts many fun events throughout the year including the Spring Garden Festival and an annual bamboo sale. Sweetwater Wetlands Park is an artificial wetland which is spread over 125 acres. As an interesting fact, this wetland was designed in the shape of an alligator’s head. You can explore the park’s vibrant landscape via walking trails and observation areas present here. In addition, you can view many kinds of animals in this park including alligators, bison, and Florida cracker horses. Depending on the time of the year, you can also view many kinds of birds and butterflies in this park. If you are looking for another attraction near Lake Wauburg North Shore, Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park is a park which has a 21,000-acre savannah grassland. The state park also has many other habitats including marshlands and hardwood hammock forests. You can view many kinds of animals in this state park including alligators, deer, horses, and bison, along with 300 species of birds. This state park also offers many other fun activities including hiking, biking, fishing, picnicking, horse riding, and canoeing. The state park also has a 50-feet tall observation tower. The park also has a campground that accommodates tents and RVs. If you are planning to camp in this state park, you can visit Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park’s webpage at the Florida State Park’s website for more information regarding the camping rules and amenities.

If you get hungry, there are many great restaurants near Lake Wauburg North Shore. Embers Wood Grill is an upscale restaurant that serves amazing gourmet dishes including steaks, seafood, soups, and salads. Bento Asian Kitchen + sushi serves amazing Asian dishes including sushi, pad thai, fried rice, and stir-fries. If you are looking for another good and affordable restaurant near Lake Wauburg North Shore, Relish is known for serving a variety of amazing burgers.

If you are looking for a hotel near Lake Wauburg North Shore, there are many great nearby options. The 4-Star Herlong Mansion is an upscale bed-and-breakfast which is set in a 19th-century house. This bed-and-breakfast offers many amenities including a lounge, a terrace, complimentary breakfast, and a garden. A more affordable hotel is the 3-Star Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville which offers many amenities including a gym, a hot tub, a pool, complimentary breakfast, and evening hot drinks, and light snacks. If you are looking for another good and affordable hotel near Lake Wauburg North Shore, the 2-Star Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands offers many amenities including a pool, a sundeck, an exercise room, and complimentary breakfast.