Sugarloaf Mountain
Sugarloaf Mountain is the fifth-highest named point and the most prominent point in the U.S. state of Florida. It stands 4 mi east of Groveland. Add Walt Disney World, 22 mi away, to a visit.
A mountain, 4 mi east of Groveland
Groveland is the nearest base
Groveland is 4 miles west, with 8 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 71–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Warm months and cold ones
Each month’s highs and lows around Sugarloaf Mountain are below.
Sugarloaf Mountain
Sugarloaf Mountain is the fifth-highest named point and the most prominent point in the U.S. state of Florida. At 312 feet (95 m) above sea level it is also the highest point on the geographic Florida Peninsula. The hill is in Lake County, near the city of Clermont.
- Type
- Mountain
- Elevation
- 312 ft
- Wikipedia readers
- 21K a year
Lodging near Sugarloaf Mountain
The nearest towns with places to stay are Four Corners (173) and Lake Buena Vista (142).
- 1Walt Disney World
- 2Universal Studios Florida
- 3Universal Epic Universe
- 4Universal's Islands of Adventure
- 5Camping World Stadium
- 6SeaWorld Orlando
- 7Kia Center
Four Corners
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
65,048 people · 26% vacation homes
23 mi south of Sugarloaf Mountain
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Sugarloaf Mountain | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Corners 26% vacation homes | 23 mi south | 35 min | 173 157 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 6 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 6 RV parks | 65,048 | $352K |
| Lake Buena Vista 31% vacation homes | 23 mi southeast | 35 min | 142 139 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B | 25 | $163K |
| Orlando | 28 mi southeast | 40 min | 213 194 hotels · 5 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 333,888 | $394K |
| Bay Lake 72% vacation homes | 20 mi southeast | 30 min | 80 68 hotels · 5 lodges & cabins · 7 campgrounds | 19 | $106K |
| Clermont | 9 mi south | 15 min | 15 13 hotels · 2 lodges & cabins | 52,812 | $418K |
| Mount Dora | 13 mi northeast | 20 min | 23 8 hotels · 9 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins | 18,791 | $382K |
| Tavares | 8 mi north | 10 min | 12 6 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 22,490 | $255K |
| Groveland | 4 mi west | 5 min | 8 4 hotels · 1 campground · 3 RV parks | 25,526 | $366K |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Next door to Sugarloaf Mountain
You can reach each of these within 67 miles.
Big draw122 mi Theme parkWalt Disney World Resort
Big draw220 mi Theme parkUniversal Studios Florida9.5M visitors a year
Big draw322 mi Theme parkUniversal Epic Universe
Big draw420 mi Theme parkUniversal's Islands of Adventure9.5M visitors a year
Big draw521 mi Stadium & arenaCamping World Stadium
623 mi Theme parkSeaWorld Orlando4.3M visitors a year
723 mi Stadium & arenaKia Center
Big draw66 mi Stadium & arenaRaymond James StadiumPhoto credits
Walt Disney World Resort: Anthony Quintano from Westminster, United States, CC BY 2.0 · Universal Studios Florida: Radiobroadcastcenter, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Universal Epic Universe: Martin Lewison, CC BY 2.0 · Universal's Islands of Adventure: David Bjorgen, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Camping World Stadium: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0 · SeaWorld Orlando: SeaWorld, CC BY 2.0 · Kia Center: 350z33 (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Raymond James Stadium: NASA, Public domain
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Questions before you go
What town is Sugarloaf Mountain near?
Groveland, FL, about 4 miles west.
When is the best time to visit Sugarloaf Mountain?
January, February, March, April, November and December, with highs of 71–83°.
How far is Sugarloaf Mountain from Tampa?
About 65 miles southwest of Tampa, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Sugarloaf Mountain?
Orlando (MCO), about 30 miles away.
Where should I stay near Sugarloaf Mountain?
Four Corners (23 mi, 173 places to stay), Lake Buena Vista (23 mi, 142 places to stay) and Orlando (28 mi, 213 places to stay).
Locals’ advice in Groveland
People in Groveland have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.