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Palatka (/ p ə ˈ l æ t k ə / ⓘ) is a city in and the county seat of Putnam County, Florida, United States. Palatka is the principal city of the Palatka Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is home to 72,893 residents.
Nestled alongside the St. Johns River 30 miles west of St. Augustine, Palatka is a Northeast Florida trail town full of history, culture, and an abundance of parks and nature preserves for hiking, biking, and paddling.
- FL_TraveltheWorld. Cape Coral, FL 325 contributions. Hike the Ravine during Azalea season. Wonderful park for a hike along the ravine, especially in Spring when the azaleas are in bloom.
- jpgina53. Boston, MA 521 contributions. Little to See in Palatka but Do Visit the Riverwalk. There was little to see in my brother's town, but the Riverwalk is a must.
- andy a. 3 contributions. Best place!! Awesome staff and great riding. You can stay dry or you can play in the water. Went for a week and rode a ton!! Review of: HogWaller Mud Bog & ATV.
- Malesh. Stratford on Avon 57 contributions. Amazing murals! We loved walking around the streets looking at the amazing murals. It is an easy flat walk and there are quite a few to see.
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- Ravine Gardens State Park. Within Palatka’s limits you can explore one of the nine Florida state parks built during the New Deal era. As you might guess, Ravine Gardens State Park is particularly known for its sharp ravines, some of which are more than 100 feet deep.
- Riverfront Park. The focus of a revitalization project in the 2010s, Riverfront Park is a great first stop for those new to the area. Next to the downtown area, this exquisite park sets the scene for a whole slew of events in Palatka, which I’ll talk about later.
- Downtown Palatka. Something I think everyone should do is spend a little time investigating Palatka’s historic downtown. Bounded to the north by Reid Street, this is spread across quite a large area, with a lot of beautiful brick commercial buildings, especially further east towards the river.
- Palatka Murals. Something I love to do in downtown Palatka is to take in the growing display of large-scale murals. With close to 30 when I went to press, these works are mostly along the intersecting streets between Reid Street and St. Johns Avenue.
Palatka is a town of 20,000 people (2020) on the banks of St. Johns River in North Central Florida. One of the earliest cities to develop in the state, the city is home to charming historic neighborhoods and notable state landmarks.
The river still dominates the landscape and is a major draw for visitors, who spend lazy days on pontoon boats, fish for bass and shrimp and canoe or kayak its tributaries. But there’s a lot more to Palatka, with diversions steeped in history and nature. Here are six ways to enjoy a weekend getaway.
