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Location & Directions

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Mailing & Shipping Address
3270 S.E. 4th Way
Trenton, FL 32693
GPS Address
4475 SE State Road 47
Trenton, FL 32693
Phone and Fax
Local: (352) 463-7070
Toll Free: (888) 535-4868
Fax: (352) 463-7757
Membership Inquiries
Email: info@gilchristclub.com
LEARN MORE ABOUT MEMBERSHIP (link)

Location:

The Club’s main site is located on 27,000 heavily wooded acres in an unspoiled section of north central Florida, approximately 30 minutes west of Gainesville and I-75. The Club is just 45 minutes from the Gainesville Regional Airport; 2 hours from Jacksonville International Airport; and 2.5 hours from either the Orlando International or Tampa International Airport.

Directions from Tampa

Estimated travel time - 2 hours 30 minutes

  • Make your way to I-75 north out of the greater Tampa area.
  • Proceed to Gainesville, FL. Take Exit 387 in Gainesville (Newberry Road/SR #26 Exit).
  • Take S.R. #26 West through the town of Newberry to traffic light in Trenton (S.R.’s 26 and 129). – 24.5 Miles Take right onto S.R. 129 (Main Street).
  • Proceed north approximately 1/4 mile to S.R. #47. When making right on S.R. 47, make note of Green’s Supply that will be on your left corner as you turn.
  • Go 4.3 miles NE on SR#47. You will see a sign for “Gilchrist Club 1 Mile on Left” on the right hand side of the road. Look for Gilchrist Club entrance on left (two large flag poles, black wood fencing, stone pillars, and black wrought iron gate with GC logo).
  • Enter through gates and go approximately 2.7 miles on main access gravel roadway which will make a hard left bend and further down a hard right bend.
  • Proceed on till you come to signs designating the lodge to your right. Turn right on to the oak tree lined road and proceed straight on toward the lake and the Suwannee Lake Lodge.
  • Come to the pro-shop side of the building facing the lake.

Directions from Ocala

Estimated travel time - 2 hours 30 minutes

  • Make your way to Florida’s Turnpike north to Wildwood. Continue on turnpike until it merges into I-75 north to Ocala. Proceed to Ocala.
  • Take the third Ocala exit, which is Exit 354. This is Hwy 27 / Old Blitchton Road. Make left under overpass heading west towards Williston.
  • Follow Hwy 27 thru Williston and Bronson. Once thru Bronson travel about 5 miles you will see sign for Trenton.
  • Turn right on CR RD 339. Follow for about 20 miles road will come to a stop sign that will have you merging on to S.R. #129/ Main Street heading north.
  • Proceed north approximately 1/4 mile to S.R. #47. When making right on S.R. 47, make note of Green’s Supply that will be on your left corner as you turn.
  • Go 4.3 miles NE on SR#47. You will see a sign for “Gilchrist Club 1 Mile on Left” on the right hand side of the road. Look for Gilchrist Club entrance on left (two large flag poles, black wood fencing, stone pillars, and black wrought iron gate with GC logo).
  • Enter through gates and go approximately 2.7 miles on main access gravel roadway which will make a hard left bend and further down a hard right bend.
  • Proceed on till you come to signs designating the lodge to your right. Turn right on to the oak tree lined road and proceed straight on toward the lake and the Suwannee Lake Lodge.
  • Come to the pro-shop side of the building facing the lake.

Directions from FL-75 Northbound

Estimated travel time - 30 minutes

  • Take Exit 387 in Gainesville (Newberry Road/SR #26 Exit).
  • Take S.R. #26 West through the town of Newberry to traffic light in Trenton (S.R.’s 26 and 129). – 24.5 Miles Take right onto S.R. 129 (Main Street).
  • Proceed north approximately 1/4 mile to S.R. #47. When making right on S.R. 47, make note of Green’s Supply that will be on your left corner as you turn. Go 4.3 miles NE on SR#47.
  • You will see a sign for “Gilchrist Club 1 Mile on Left” on the right hand side of the road. Look for Gilchrist Club entrance on left (two large flag poles, black wood fencing, stone pillars, and black wrought iron gate with GC logo).
  • Enter through gates and go approximately 2.7 miles on main access gravel roadway which will make a hard left bend and further down a hard right bend.
  • Proceed on till you come to signs designating the lodge to your right. Turn right on to the oak tree lined road and proceed straight on toward the lake and the Suwannee Lake Lodge.
  • Come to the pro-shop side of the building facing the lake.

Should you have any questions or difficulties, or for any further assistance, you may also call the Gilchrist Club lodge office at 888.535.4868 or 352-463-7070.