Paynes Creek is the site of a trading post established in the 1800s for the Seminole Indians. In 1849, after the trading post was attacked and destroyed, Fort Chokonikla was built to settle tensions in the area. No trace of the buildings still exist but hiking trails lead to both sites and along Paynes Creek. A very small museum houses displays and artifacts.
This type of site is one of the reasons that I decided to start a blog about accessibility. The only information about accessibility on the park’s web page concerns the restrooms which are accessible. Only by actually visiting could we determine the degree of accessibility for the rest of the park. The museum is completely accessible as are the picnic grounds, however, all of the trails are composed of soft sand and are completely inaccessible. For people who use wheelchairs this is an okay stop if you’re in the area but it’s not worth going out of your way to see.
There are some parking spaces long enough to accommodate RVs and it’s possible to park lengthwise across several spaces. Park
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