Lak-a-wana Lake

Alachua County, Florida

Lake Lak-A-Wana is a 34-acre lake in Hawthorne, Florida, under 30 miles from Gainesville.

It is 30 minutes from UF Health Shands Hospital and Gainesville Regional Airport and about 50 minutes from Ocala International Airport. The lake is within 10 minutes from Hitchcock’s Market, a popular Floridian grocery store.

On and Around the Water

Many homes have docks, making it easy to explore the water by boat, kayak, or canoe.

There are plenty of other lake options in the Hawthorne area, offering opportunities for more lake fun.

Cowpen Lake, just down the road, is thriving with bass, bluegill, bowfin, gar, largemouth bass, and redear sunfish eager to bite on any dedicated angler’s hook.

Hungry Lake Lak-A-Wana residents can fill their stomachs at Dian’s Old Time Barbeque, a local favorite barbeque joint in Hawthorne.

Fun in Gainesville

Gainesville features attractions like the Florida Museum of Natural History, Butterfly Rainforest, Ichetucknee Springs State Park, and the Gainesville Raceway.

Some of the city’s most anticipated events include the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire, Hogtown Craft Beer Festival, Jest Fest, Butterfly Fest, and the Downtown Festival and Art Show.

A Simple Lake in Central Florida

If you take kindly to the comfortable Florida climate and want a simple, well-located lake, take a look at Lake Lak-A-Wana. It just might be the location of your next lake home!