Sportsmans Lodge takes its name from Welaka's oldest identity, a sporting base on the St. Johns River in Putnam County, where generations of anglers have come for the bass fishing between Palatka and Lake George. The community sits within this small river town of tree-shaded streets, boat ramps and docks, with the Welaka State Forest spreading inland and the river itself setting the western edge of town life. Housing here is residential in a small-town key, homes placed for access to the water and the quiet that comes with a community of this size, far from the suburban subdivisions of the Jacksonville and St. Augustine corridors. Residents rely on Welaka and nearby Crescent City and Palatka for everyday needs, and children attend Putnam County District Schools. The result is a place defined by river access and an unhurried pace rather than by amenities or new construction. Browse current Sportsmans Lodge homes for sale below.
Welcome to Sportsman Lodge, a peaceful golf cart-friendly community along the scenic St. Johns River in Welaka, Florida--an area proudly known as the ''Bass Capital of th...