Kingsley Lake
| Kingsley Lake | |
|---|---|
Aerial view of Kingsley Lake | |
| Location | Clay County, Florida, United States |
| Coordinates | 29°57′53″N 81°59′53″W / 29.96472°N 81.99806°W |
| Type | Sinkhole lake |
| Primary inflows | Rainfall, surficial aquifer seepage |
| Primary outflows | North Fork Black Creek |
| Catchment area | ~5 sq mi (13 km2) |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 2,000 acres (810 ha) |
| Average depth | ~40 ft (12 m) |
| Max. depth | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Surface elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
Kingsley Lake is a nearly circular freshwater sinkhole lake located in Clay County, northeastern Florida. Covering approximately 2,000 acres (810 ha), it is among Florida's most distinctively shaped lakes, often nicknamed the "Silver Dollar Lake" for its near-perfect roundness. The lake sits atop Florida's ancient Trail Ridge at approximately 174 ft (53 m) above sea level, among the state's highest natural elevations.