Lafayette County is one of Florida’s smallest counties by population, tucked away in the state’s Big Bend region far from major tourist destinations. Mayo, the county seat and only incorporated town, offers a quiet, close-knit community surrounded by rural landscapes.

The Suwannee River forms much of the county’s eastern border and provides opportunities for canoeing and fishing. With an extremely rural setting and few signs of urban development, farming and timber remain the backbone of the local economy. Residents also enjoy hunting, fishing, and mudding as popular outdoor pastimes.

The annual Pioneer Day Festival celebrates Lafayette County’s local heritage, while Lafayette Springs offers a peaceful spot for swimming and diving. With more open countryside and livestock than busy roads or crowds, Lafayette County delivers a genuinely rural, down-home Florida experience where neighbors know one another and life moves at an easy pace.