Bolt Lake

Clay County, Florida

Bolt Lake is a quaint pond in Keystone Heights, Florida, around 30 miles from Gainesville. It is also just a meager hour drive to Jacksonville, one of Florida’s most vibrant cities.

The lake is 30 minutes from Lake Butler Hospital and a little over an hour from the Jacksonville International Airport. Within 10 minutes from grocers such as Hitchcock's Market and Harvey’s.

Bolt Lake residents can dine at local favorites such as Cedar River Seafood and Johnny’s Bar-B-Q. They can also sit down for a drink at McHenry’s Sports Pub or Madness at McGee’s.

The Great Outdoors

Anglers on Bolt Lake can expect to catch catfish, perch, sunfish, or walleye.

For an exhilarating outdoor adventure off the lake, there are many options around the Keystone Heights area. These include both the Black Creek and Trail and the Black Creek Ravines Conservation Area. Both parks offer hiking trails.

Additionally, the Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park consists of 2,000 acres of natural springs, lakes, and marshes and offers opportunities to camp, hike, swim, or go canoeing.

Explore Gainesville

Gainesville has a wide assortment of activities inside the city.

The Florida Museum of Natural History Exhibits explores the natural and human heritage of Florida, the Caribbean & Latin America.

The Hippodrome Theatre offers plays, independent films, and an art gallery.

The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention is a modern museum from the inventor of Gatorade featuring interactive science and technology exhibits.

There are plenty of popular restaurants including Underground Kitchen, The Top, and MOJO Hogtown Bar-B-Que, Smoked Meats Whiskey Bar.

A Classic Florida Lake Experience

If you love Florida's welcomingly warm climate and are looking for a classic lake experience, take a look at Bolt Lake. It just might be the location of your next lake home!