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Palm Point Park Access

Palm Point Nature Park offers access to Newnans Lake's 7,400-acre Potano Paddling Trail for canoeists and kayakers (bring your own boat).

The peninsular park features picnic tables, grills, and walking trails, with dawn-to-dusk daily access and free entry at 7401 Lakeshore Drive in Gainesville.

Bank fishing opportunities are available along Newnans Lake, and the park is managed by the City of Gainesville.


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