Our Tradition

Visitors may enjoy fishing on one of the many surrounding lakes or participating in a range of outdoor activities at the Gold Head Branch State Park. Business travelers will find that the Lawtey Budget Inn is conveniently located near DuPont, SMI Joist and Camp Blanding.

About Lawtey

Lawtey, Florida is a small town in Bradford County, known for its quiet charm and strategic location along U.S. Highway 301, a major north–south route connecting travelers to larger cities like Jacksonville and Gainesville.

Things to do around Lawtey

Around Lawtey, you can explore historic Starke, relax by Kingsley Lake, hike at Gold Head Branch State Park, visit the Camp Blanding Museum, or enjoy nature at the Santa Fe Swamp Wildlife Area—all within a short drive.

Popular annual events

1. Starke and Bradford County Historical Sites
2. Camp Blanding Museum & Memorial Park
3. Kingsley Lake

Find out more

Lawtey itself is a quiet rural town without a major headline annual event, but nearby Starke, just 7 miles away, hosts the Bradford County Strawberry Festival every spring—a popular regional event featuring food, crafts, live music, and family activities that draws visitors from across North Florida. (read more)