Description
Addison Blockhouse Historic
State Park
The Addison Blockhouse, a small
picturesque coquina rock ruin, is located on what was once an 18th-century
plantation built by John Moultrie.
Alafia River State Park
The
unique topography boasts some of the most radical elevation changes in the
state and attracts mountain bikers from around the world to tackle the mountain
bike-only trails.
14326
S CR 39
Lithia FL 33547
Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park
A masterpiece of floral
architecture, the gardens feature a picturesque brick walkway, a secret garden,
a reflection pool, a walled garden, and hundreds of camellias and azaleas.
3540 Thomasville Road
Tallahassee FL 32309
Allen David
Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve State Park
Located along
the beautiful Lake Wales Ridge, Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve
State Park covers more than 8,000 acres of scrub, sandhill and flatwoods land,
in addition to 65 acres of submerged land.
4335 Firetower
Rd.
Haines City FL 33844
Amelia Island State Park
An easy drive from Jacksonville or Fernandina
Beach, the park protects over 200 acres of unspoiled wilderness along the
southern tip of Amelia Island. Beautiful beaches, salt marshes and coastal maritime
forests provide visitors a glimpse of the Real Florida.
State Road A1A North
Jacksonville FL 32226
Anastasia State Park
Abundant
wildlife and diverse ecosystems can be enjoyed within the 1,600 acres of
beaches, tidal marshes and nature trails that make up beautiful Anastasia State
Park. Visitors can explore the maritime hammocks, ancient sand dunes and
historic coquina quarry before taking a dip in the Atlantic along pristine,
white-sand beaches.
300
Anastasia Park Rd.
St. Augustine FL 32080
Anclote Key Preserve State Park
Located three miles off the coast of
Tarpon Springs, Anclote Key Preserve State Park is accessible only by private
boat or ferry service.
Offshore
Tarpon Springs FL 34689
Avalon State Park
Avalon has more than a mile of increasingly rare
undeveloped beachfront. The park provides habitat for many species of wildlife.
The park is ideal for swimmers, snorkelers, fishermen and sunbathers for beach
recreation.
State Road A1A North
North Hutchinson Island FL 34949
Bahia Honda State Park
Though it only seems like the edge of the world,
Bahia Honda State Park gives you a genuinely singular experience and the
opportunity to observe and enjoy the real wonder and beauty of Florida’s
majestic Keys.
36850 Overseas Highway
Big Pine Key FL 33043
Bald Point State Park
Some of the most picturesque scenic areas along
north Florida’s Gulf Coast are found within the park which supports 4,065 upland
acres. Bald Point offers access to two Apalachee Bay beaches for swimming,
sunbathing, fishing, canoeing, kayaking and windsurfing. Facilities include a
fishing dock and picnic pavilions.
146 Box Cut Road
Alligator Point FL 32346
Baseline Road Trailhead
Baseline to Marshall Swamp area of the Cross
Florida Greenway offers two trails, providing visitors the opportunity to
experience a paved urban trail or escape to a secluded multi-use trail.
4255 SE 58th St.
Ocala FL 34480
Beker – South Fork
Nature trails wind through this remote park, which
offers refuge for diverse wildlife and beautiful foliage. The park is divided
in half by the southeast-to-northwest flowing South Fork of the Little Manatee
River and its associated floodplain consisting of bottomland forest.
Contact Lake Manatee State Park
Duette FL 33834
Beker – Wingate Creek
Creeks converge, trails crisscross and wildlife
abounds in rugged Wingate Creek State Park. Human occupation on this site goes
back thousands of years.
38620 East State Road 64
Myakka City FL 34251
Big Lagoon State Park
This park beckons visitors to enjoy the Real
Florida with opportunities to picnic, hike, camp, swim, fish, boat, kayak,
standup paddleboard and canoe.
12301 Gulf Beach Highway
Pensacola FL 32507
Big Shoals State Park
Big Shoals State Park features the largest
whitewater rapids in Florida. Limestone bluffs, towering 80 feet above the
banks of the Suwannee River, afford outstanding vistas not found anywhere else
in Florida.
Little Shoals Entrance: 11330 S.E. County Road
135 or Big Shoals Entrance: 18738 Southeast 94th St.
White Springs FL 32096
Big Talbot Island State Park
Located on one of Northeast Florida’s
unique sea islands, Big Talbot Island State Park is primarily a natural
preserve providing a premier location for nature study, bird-watching and
photography.
State Road A1A North
Jacksonville FL 32226
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
Just minutes from downtown Miami on
the tip of Key Biscayne, Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park offers visitors breathtaking
views of the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay from atop its historic 1825
lighthouse.
1200 South Crandon Blvd.
Key Biscayne FL 33149
Blackwater Heritage State Trail
Blackwater Heritage State Trail, the
westernmost state rail-trail, winds through the historic town of Milton and
extends eight miles north to join the U.S. Navy’s 1.5-mile Military Heritage
Trail, which ends at the Naval Air Station Whiting Field.
5533 Alabama Street
Milton FL 32570
Blackwater River State Park
Blackwater River boasts an incredible array
of activities for the outdoor enthusiast, many centered around the park’s
namesake waterway.
7720 Deaton Bridge Rd
Milton FL 32564
Blue Spring State Park
Hundreds of manatees make this park their home
for the winter, and the springs’ overlooks make viewing these gentle giants a
rare experience. Refreshing 72 degree waters of Blue Spring State Park greet
visitors at this gem along the St. Johns River.
2100 W French Avenue
Orange City FL 32763
Buckman Lock – St.
Johns Loop North & South
Boats and watercraft
utilize the lock, and it functions as a fish ladder allowing aquatic species
such as manatees, eels and various types of fish to traverse the lock in
order to migrate between the river and reservoir.
210 Buckman Lock Rd.
Palatka FL 32177
Bulow Creek State Park
Bulow Creek protects nearly 5,600 acres, more
than 1,500 of which are submerged lands. The reigning tree of the park is the
Fairchild Oak, one of the largest live oak trees in the South.
3351 Old Dixie Highway
Ormond Beach FL 32174
Bulow Plantation Ruins
Historic State Park
The 150 acres of Bulow
Plantation Ruins stand as a monument to the rise and fall of sugar plantations
in East Florida. In 1836, the Second Seminole War swept away the prosperous
Bulow Plantation.
3501 Old Kings Road
Flagler Beach FL 32136
Caladesi Island State Park
One of the few untouched islands along the
Gulf Coast, Caladesi Island State Park is accessible only by boat, but is worth
the extra effort. Pristine beaches make it a beach lovers paradise and
saltwater anglers can enjoy casting their lines from shore.
Offshore Island
Dunedin FL 34698
Camp Helen State Park
Camp Helen State Park is a place where visitors
can explore an environment rich in natural and cultural resources. The park is
bordered by the Gulf of Mexico on three sides, and by Lake Powell, one of the
largest coastal dune lakes in Florida.
23937 Panama City Beach Parkway
Panama City Beach FL 32413
Cayo Costa State Park
Paradise
awaits you at Cayo Costa State Park, with nine miles of untouched beaches
accessible only by boat. This pristine park is a prime spot for fishing,
snorkling, beachcombing and exploring this magnificent 2,436-acre piece of
paradise.
4
Nautical Miles West of Pine Island (26.685789, -82.245381)
Cayo Costa FL 33922
Cedar Key Museum State Park
Picturesque Cedar Key, on Florida’s Gulf
Coast, was once a thriving port city and railroad connection. The museum
exhibits depict its colorful history and feature seashells and artifacts
collected by St. Clair Whitman, the founder of the first museum.
12231 S.W. 166 Court
Cedar Key FL 32625
Cedar Key Scrub State Reserve
Salt marshes on the Gulf of Mexico give
way to scrubby flatwoods, the rare Florida scrub and its special plants and
wildlife
29.204539, -82.987923
Cedar Key FL 32625
Charlotte Harbor Preserve State
Park
Charlotte Harbor Preserve State
Park protects 5 State Aquatic Preserves in Charlotte and Lee Counties. It is
comprised of 45,387 acres and protects more than 100 miles of the Charlotte
Harbor shoreline.
12301 Burnt Store Road
Punta Gorda FL 33955
Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park
Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park is
a series of islands in the south eastern region of Tampa Bay. The islands are
located in the mouth of the Little Manatee River and extend southward along the
shore of Tampa Bay.
End of Cockroach Bay Road
Ruskin FL 33570
Collier-Seminole State Park
Collier-Seminole State Park lies within one
of the largest mangrove swamps in the world. A wide variety of wildlife,
including several imperiled species, inhabits this unusual blend of temperate
and tropical native plant communities.
20200 Tamiami Trail E.
Naples FL 34114
Colt Creek State Park
Wildlife thrives in this vast Central Florida
park where forests, lakes and natural communities and wildlife that make our
park special beg to be explored. We offer several different kinds of camping experiences
including campsites, an equestrian campground and a group campground.
16000 SR 471
Lakeland FL 33809
Constitution Convention
Museum State Park
History comes to life at this
fascinating museum, which highlights life in a nineteenth century Florida
boomtown.
200 Allen Memorial Way
Port St. Joe FL 32456
Crystal River Archaeological
State Park
Explore a complex of Native
American mounds and get a glimpse into Florida’s past.
3400 N. Museum Point
Crystal River FL 34428
Crystal River Preserve State Park
Discover one of Florida’s most productive
and biologically diverse estuaries, created by the mixing of freshwater from
stunning spring-fed rivers with the salt water of the Gulf of Mexico. The
park borders 20 miles of the northern Gulf Coast between the two cities of
Yankeetown and Homosassa.
3266 N Sailboat Ave.
Crystal River FL 34428
Curry Hammock State Park
Halfway between Key Largo and Key West sits
1,000-acre Curry Hammock State Park. Striking in its seclusion along a stretch
of the Keys known for development, this untarnished sanctuary will entice even
those with the most feverish wanderlust.
56200 Overseas Hwy.
Marathon FL 33050
Dade Battlefield Historic State
Park
Visitors drawn to Dade Battlefield
Historic State Park for its history discover so much
more, from ancient oaks and verdant pine flatwoods to a variety
of events, programs and hands-on craft classes offered throughout the
year.
7200 Battlefield Parkway
Bushnell FL 33513
Dagny Johnson Key
Largo Hammock Botanical State Park
Once slated to
become a condominium development, this park contains one of the largest tracts
of West Indian tropical hardwood hammock in the United States.
County Road 905,
Mile Marker 106
Key Largo FL 33037
De Leon Springs State Park
DeLeon Springs State Park offers visitors a
Florida experience that blends its recreational swimming area with its
fascinating history. Take a walk through this majestic park before cooling off
in the crystal springs.
601 Ponce de Leon Blvd.
De Leon Springs FL 32130
Deer Lake State Park
A rare coastal dune lake, lush landscape and
pristine beach make Deer Lake State Park a sight to behold. Coastal dune lakes
found here are extremely rare worldwide and in the United States they occur
only along the Gulf Coast.
6350 E County Road 30-A
Santa Rosa FL 32459
Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park
This popular destination boasts one of
the most pristine stretches of beaches in the world. Every day, this tropical
beach paradise beckons visitors to partake in vast peaceful views of the Gulf
of Mexico, and experience the many shorebirds and wildlife that gather here.
11135 Gulfshore Drive
Naples FL 34108
Devil’s Millhopper Geological
State Park
This National Natural Landmark
has attracted curious visitors since the 1880s. This unique geological feature
in the midst of the sandy North Florida terrain contains a miniature rainforest
with gentle streams trickling down its 120-foot limestone walls.
4732 Millhopper Rd.
Gainesville FL 32653
Don Pedro Island State Park
Don Pedro Island State Park is simply
paradise, just a short boat ride off Florida’s southwest coast. Located between
Knight Island and Little Gasparilla Island, Don Pedro is accessible only by
private boat or ferry.
8450 Placida Road
Cape Haze FL 33946
Dr. Julian G. Bruce
St. George Island State Park
On a barrier island
fronting historic Apalachicola Bay, St. George Island State Park offers
visitors a little strip of paradise. Beachside or bayside, the spectacular
views of crystal waters, blue skies, and sugary beaches will make you want to
stay.
1900 E. Gulf Beach
Drive
St. George Island FL 32328
Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula
Johnson State Park
A historic beachside escape
from the nearby city of Fort Lauderdale. This last example of a natural coastal
beach community in Broward County offers an escape from city life as well as
protection for endangered plant and animal species.
6503 North Ocean Dr.
Dania Beach FL 33004
Dudley Farm Historic State Park
Listed on the National Register of
Historic Places, step back in time at this authentic working farm. Learn about
the evolution of Florida farming, bring the harvest in, mark the change of the
seasons, see the heirloom roses bloom and more.
18730 W. Newberry Road
Newberry FL 32669
Dunnellon Trail
The 2.4 mile long paved Dunnellon multi-use trail is
sited primarily along a historic railroad bed that runs along the Rainbow River
south of CR 484 and the Blue Run Park and tubers take out.
1239 West Withlacoochee Trail
Dunnellon FL 34434
Dunns Creek State Park
Located south of a sharp bend in the St. Johns
River, more than 6,200 acres of natural communities are represented in Dunns
Creek State Park. A quiet pond and gentle creek grace allow wildlife to thrive
in stunning habitats.
320 Sisco Road
Pomona Park FL 32181
Econfina River State Park
Explore the beautiful Econfina River as it
meanders through forests and marshlands. The Econfina River meanders like a
dark ribbon through pine flatwoods and oak-palm forests to broad expanses of
salt marsh dotted with pine islands.
4741 Econfina River Road
Lamont FL 32336
Eden Gardens State Park
A little piece of Eden in Florida’s Panhandle,
where a stately mansion is surrounded by vibrant gardens. Eden Gardens State
Park contains approximately 163 acres of land that was part of the historic
Wesley homestead.
181 Eden Gardens Road
Santa Rosa Beach FL 32459
Edward Ball Wakulla Springs
State Park
Home of the world’s largest and
deepest freshwater springs, the sapphire water of Wakulla Springs boasts
manatees, alligators and a host of diverse wildlife that can be viewed from a
riverboat or atop the diving platform.
465 Wakulla Park Dr.
Wakulla Springs FL 32327
Egmont Key State Park
This secluded island at the mouth of Tampa Bay
holds rich American history and stunning natural beauty. Although this park is
primarily a wildlife refuge, it can be a personal refuge – a place to relax and
collect shells along secluded, pristine beaches.
4905 34th Street South #5000
St. Petersburg FL 33711
Ellie Schiller
Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
Wildlife abounds
at Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, where visitors are immersed in the
majestic and diverse world of the springs. Discover the wild-side of
Florida with endangered Florida panther, red wolves, manatees and whooping
cranes, plus black bears, bobcats and of course, alligators.
4150 S. Suncoast
Blvd.
Homosassa FL 34446
Estero Bay Preserve State Park
Estero Bay Preserve is 11,381 acres of
undeveloped conservation land which serves as a land buffer to protect the
water, inlets, and islands along 10 miles of Estero Bay
4940 Broadway West
Estero FL 33928
Eureka West Recreation Area
Eureka is the upper end of the backwater
effect of the Rodman Reservoir and serves as an optimal location to explore the
“Riverine” section of Rodman down to Payne’s Landing or as a final destination
when paddling the Ocklawaha River upstream (south) of Eureka all the way back
to Silver Springs State Park at State Route 40.
45399 NE 152nd Pl.
Fort McCoy FL 32134
Fakahatchee Strand Preserve
State Park
The largest state park in
Florida and is home to a variety of plant and animal species that can be found
nowhere else in the continental United States.
137 Coastline Drive
Copeland FL 34137
Falling Waters State Park
Huge trees and fern-covered sinkholes line
Sink Hole Trail, the boardwalk that leads visitors to Florida’s highest waterfall.
Falling Waters Sink is a 100-foot deep, 20-foot wide cylindrical pit into which
flows a small stream that drops 73 feet to the bottom of the sink.
1130 State Park Road
Chipley FL 32428
Fanning Springs State Park
Enjoy stunning blue-green spring waters
under ancient oaks on the historic Suwanee River. Fanning Springs in an
inviting source of cool, clear crisp water that has attracted people for
thousands of years.
18020 NW HWY 19
Fanning Springs FL 32693
Faver-Dykes State Park
It’s a great day to come out to the park and
enjoy sitting along the Pellicer Creek, take a walk on the nature trail, have a
picnic or stay in our campground. Faver-Dykes is conveniently located on the
outskirts of America’s oldest city in St. Augustine and close to the highway.
1000 Faver-Dykes Road
St. Augustine FL 32086
Felburn Park
Located just east of U.S. 19 on the south side of the
Cross Florida Barge Canal, has paved parking, potable water, several picnic
pavilions, a small playground and provides access to paved trails running east
and west along the barge canal.
10201 N Suncoast Blvd
Crystal River FL 34428
Fernandina Plaza Historic State
Park
The site of a historic Spanish
Fort, this grassy park offers stunning river views in a charming costal
village.
Estrada Street
Fernandina Beach FL 32034
Florida Caverns State Park
One of Florida’s first state parks, the
otherworldly Florida Caverns gives visitors the opportunity to go underground
and experience a part of the state that few know exists.
3345 Caverns Rd.
Marianna FL 32446
Florida Keys Overseas Heritage
Trail
Florida Keys Overseas Heritage
Trail features more than 90 linear miles of existing trail paved in segments
along a planned, 106-mile corridor from Key Largo to Key West.
Admin Offices: 3 La Croix Court
Key Largo FL 33037
Forest Capital Museum State Park
The importance of forestry in Florida
dates back to the early 1800s. The museum celebrates the heritage of Florida’s
forest industry.
204 Forest Park Drive
Perry FL 32348
Fort Clinch State Park
Nature and history collide in majestic Fort
Clinch State Park where visitors can explore miles of beaches and trails as
well as a Civil War era fort on beautiful Amelia Island.
2601 Atlantic Ave.
Fernandina Beach FL 32034
Fort Cooper State Park
Over 700 acres of nature at its best, Fort
Cooper State Park offers a spot for relaxing, hiking, studying nature and
learning about history.
3100 S. Old Floral City Rd.
Inverness FL 34450
Fort Foster State Historic Site
During the Second Seminole War, the
purpose of Fort Foster was to defend the bridge crossing at the Hillsborough
River and act as a resupply point for the soldiers in the field. The fort was
garrisoned on and off from December 1836 through April 1838.
15402 U.S. 301 N.
Thonotosassa FL 33592
Fort George Island Cultural
State Park
Native Americans feasted here,
colonists built a fort, and the Smart Set of the 1920s came for vacations in an
ornate setting of the Ribault Club.
11241 Fort George Road
Jacksonville FL 32226
Fort Mose Historic State Park
The historic site of a free-slave
settlement, this park preserves both history and its natural beauty. The park
offers picnic areas, observation and birding boardwalk, kayak launch
boardwalk, a visitor center and museum.
15 Fort Mose Trail
St. Augustine FL 32084
Fort Pierce Inlet State Park
The perfect spot for relaxing at the
beach, fishing for dinner or exploring the natural coastal beauty of the area.
The shores and coastal waters at this park provide an abundance of recreational
opportunities.
905 Shorewinds Drive
Fort Pierce FL 34949
Fort Zachary Taylor Historic
State Park
Literally the last stop in
Florida before stepping off into the Gulf of Mexico, few parks, of any kind,
can match both the historical and natural significance of Fort Zachary Taylor
State Park.
601 Howard England Way
Key West FL 33040
Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park
A former WWII gunnery and bombing
practice range has been transformed into a stunning natural landscape shaded by
longleaf pines, some over 300 years old.
4281 S.R.20
Niceville FL 32578
Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail
On this historic railbed turned
greenway, pass native plants and wildlife, diverse scenery and backyard Florida
culture. Overlooks and stops of interest tie together a rich story along this corridor.
3400 SE 15 Street
Gainesville FL 32641
Gamble
Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach
Gamble
Rogers is a small park tucked gently between the shores of the Atlantic Ocean and
the Intercoastal Waterway. Swim and play in the surf of the Atlantic Ocean,
build castles in the golden-brown coquina sand or watch pelicans glide along
the dunes and ocean waves.
3100 S.
Oceanshore Blvd.
Flagler Beach FL 32136
Gasparilla Island State Park
Prized fish populate the blue waters of
Gasparilla Island, making it a sportsman’s paradise.
880 Belcher Rd
Boca Grande FL 33921
General James A. Van Fleet State
Trail
Designated as a National
Recreation Trail, running through the Green Swamp and the headwaters for some
of Florida’s most popular paddling destinations including the Withlacoochee,
Hillsborough and Peace rivers.
7683 Berkley Road
Polk City FL 33968
George Crady Bridge Fishing
Pier State Park
Located in Jacksonville,
this one-mile long, pedestrian-only fishing bridge spans Nassau Sound and
provides access to one of the best fishing areas on Northeast Florida.
State Road A1A South
Jacksonville FL 32226
Grayton Beach State Park
Soaking in warm gulf breezes while relaxing on
pristine Grayton Beach might be the main attraction, but that’s only one aspect
to this gorgeous park. A favorite not just of Floridians, it is consistently
ranked as one of the top beaches in the entire US, and it’s not hard to see
why.
357 Main Park Rd.
Santa Rosa Beach FL 32459
Haw Creek Preserve State Park
Haw Creek Preserve State Park
offers a serene paddling opportunities on a pristine blackwater
creek through an old Florida cypress swamp that leads to Crescent Lake.
2099 N. Beach Street
Ormond Beach FL 32174
Henderson Beach State Park
Established to preserve Destin’s last
genuine stretch of coastal dune scrub, Henderson Beach proves that even the
smallest areas of preservation can result in an incredible abundance of natural
beauty.
17000 Emerald Coast Pkwy.
Destin FL 32541
Highlands Hammock State Park
Established in 1931 and developed later by
Florida’s Civilian Conservation Corps, the lush and incredibly diverse 9,000
acre Highlands Hammock State Park is a refuge for endangered animals and
ancient flora. With its beautiful old-growth hammock and variety of habitats
and wildlife species, this is the Real Florida at its best.
5931 Hammock Rd.
Sebring FL 33872
Hillsborough River State Park
Class II rapids are a rarity in Florida,
but you can find them at beautiful Hillsborough River State Park. Just minutes
from downtown Tampa, this diverse park offers a refuge from city life with its
seven miles of nature trails and ample places to cool off in the water.
15402 US 301 N.
Thonotosassa FL 33592
Historic Santos Recreation Area
Located on the site of a historic
African-American community, the Historic Santos Recreation Area continues to
serve descendants of the original settlers, many of whom were displaced in the
mid-1930s to make way for the Great Depression era sea-level Cross Florida Ship
Canal.
3550 SE 80th St.
Ocala FL 34480
Honeymoon Island State Park
The white sand beaches and diverse nature
trails of Honeymoon Island State Park make this barrier island an ideal place to
get away from it all.
#1 Causeway Blvd.
Dunedin FL 34698
Hontoon Island State Park
Enjoy a lush, remote island accessible only
by boat and spend a relaxing day hiking, boating, fishing and exploring.
Located in the St. Johns River in Volusia County.
2309 River Ridge Rd
DeLand FL 32720
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
Tucked between the Atlantic Ocean and
Intracoastal Waterway, this peaceful sanctuary offers visitors a slice of
coastal wilderness within this vibrant city. Ft. Lauderdale’s “Central Park”
was gifted to the city by Hugh Taylor Birch for whom this urban oasis is named.
3109 East Sunrise Blvd.
Fort Lauderale FL 33304
Ichetucknee Springs State Park
Cool off as you drift down the
Ichetucknee, a unique spring-fed river where you can relax as you experience
the real Florida. The crystalline Ichetucknee River flows six miles through
shaded hammocks and wetlands before it joins the Santa Fe River.
12087 SW U.S. Highway 27
Fort White FL 32038
Indian Key Historic State Park
The forgotten shores and ancient relics
tell of the storied past of this tiny piece of paradise. Accessible only by
boat, visitors come here to swim, sunbathe and hike.
Offshore Island
Islamorada FL 33036
Indian River Lagoon Preserve
State Park
Located on a barrier
island south of Melbourne, this preserve was purchased primarily to
protect the watershed of the Indian River Lagoon.
Off US Hwy A1A
Indian River FL 32951
Inglis Bypass Recreation Area
Bank fishing for both fresh and saltwater
species is popular at this location where the Bypass Spillway feeds freshwater
from Lake Rousseau into the lower Withlacoochee River.
200 Spillway Rd.
Inglis FL 34449
Inglis Dam & Island
Recreation Area
The Inglis Main Dam, the larger
of two spillway structures for Lake Rousseau, is located at this site and
provides an access bridge onto Inglis Island’s south side.
10905 West Riverwood Drive
Crystal River FL 34428
Inglis Lock Recreation Area
Recreational opportunities include fishing,
hiking, biking or exploring the extensive multi-use trails on the 1,200-acre
Inglis Island.
20751 SE 90th Ave.
Inglis FL 34449
John D. MacArthur Beach State Park
A unique mixture of coastal and
tropical hammock and mangrove forest, this barrier island provides a haven for
several rare or endangered native tropical and coastal plant species.
10900 Jack Nicklaus Drive
North Palm Beach FL 33408
John Gorrie Museum State Park
A fascinating museum nestled within the
historic district of a charming fishing village. He became a pioneer in the field
of air conditioning and refrigeration by inventing a mechanical device that
produced ice.
46 6th Street
Apalachicola FL 32320
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State
Park
America’s first undersea park,
John Pennecamp Coral Reef State Park, offers visitors an unforgettable glimpse
into the diverse underwater world of the coral reef.
Mile Marker 102.5 Overseas Highway
Key Largo FL 33037
Jonathan Dickinson State Park
16 distinct natural communities create
the mosaic that is Jonathan Dickinson, the largest state park in Southeast
Florida. Rare environments as well as the pristine Loxahatchee River make this
park a unique spot to explore by foot or water.
16450 S.E. Federal Hwy.
Hobe Sound FL 33455
Judah
P. Benjamin Confederate Memorial at Gamble Plantation Historic State Park
A
stately antebellum plantation home has been preserved and restored for visitors
to enjoy. It is the only surviving plantation house in South Florida.
3708
Patten Avenue
Ellenton FL 34222
Kenwood Recreation Area
Fishing tournaments are held almost every
weekend at this location, from small boat events and up to 150+
boats, making Kenwood the most popular fishing excursion launching spot on
Rodman.
191 Kenwood Boat Ramp Rd.
Interlachen FL 32148
Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State
Park
Kissimmee Prairie Preserve is a
breathtaking expanse of infinite grassland. Home to numerous endangered
species, the 54,000-acre park is a stage for some of nature’s most furious
productions, from flood to fire to rebirth. It has been honored with a Dark Sky
designation.
33104 NW 192nd Ave.
Okeechobee FL 34972
Koreshan State Park
A unique experience of how some opted to live,
Koreshan State Park is a fascinating journey back in time. Through exhibits and
tours, one can reflect on the many ways people can thrive amid our natural
world.
3800 Corkscrew Rd.
Estero FL 33928
Lafayette Blue Springs State Park
Visitors can take a dip in the first
magnitude spring, walk across the natural limestone bridge that crosses the
spring run flowing into the iconic Suwannee River or picnic under the shade of
the oak trees with their swaying Spanish moss.
799 NW Blue Spring Road
Mayo FL 32066
Lake Griffin State Park
Camp, hike, fish, and explore, where wildlife
thrives and a 400-year-old live oak stands proud. Our park encompasses 620
acres and allows visitors to explore in several ways. If you’re looking to
relax, take a hike or go for a paddle you’ve come to the right place.
3089 U.S. Highway 441-27
Fruitland Park FL 34731
Lake Jackson Mounds
Archaeological State Park
Ancient Native American
temple mounds encompasses six earthen temple mounds, with two available for
viewing by the public, just north of the capital of Florida, Tallahassee.
3600 Indian Mounds Rd.
Tallahassee FL 32303
Lake June-in-Winter Scrub
Preserve State Park
This park is a quiet
845-acre preserve that provides protection for sand scrub, “Florida’s
desert,” one of the state’s most endangered natural communities. Some
of Florida’s rarest and most imperiled plant and animal species, including
the Florida scrub-jay, Florida scrub lizard, Florida mouse, gopher tortoise and
the Eastern indigo snake are found here.
Daffodil Road
Lake Placid FL 33852
Lake Kissimmee State Park
Florida’s cowboy heritage comes alive with
living history demonstrations of the early Florida “cow hunters” in
an 1876-era cow camp. White-tailed deer, bald eagles, sandhill cranes, turkeys
and bobcats have been seen in the park, located on the shores of lakes
Kissimmee, Tiger and Rosalie.
14248 Camp Mack Rd.
Lake Wales FL 33898
Lake Louisa State Park
Thirty minutes outside of Orlando, a natural
theme park awaits those with a hearty outdoor spirit. The park’s three major
lakes will transform idle observers into active participants with canoeing,
kayaking and paddleboarding among this park’s many thrills.
7305 U.S. Hwy 27
Clermont FL 34714
Lake Manatee State Park
Camping, fishing, picnicking, hiking, bird
watching…there’s a little something for everyone. The park extends three miles
along the south shore of beautiful Lake Manatee, our namesake.
20007 State Road 64 East
Bradenton FL 34212
Lake Talquin State Park
Nestled on the bluffs overlooking Lake
Talquin’s southern shore, Lake Talquin State Park offers outdoor activities for
all ages. A pristine lake surrounded by wooded bluffs is the perfect spot for a
family gathering or fishing adventure.
14850 Jack Vause Landing Road
Tallahassee FL 32310
Landbridge Trailhead
The Cross Florida Greenway’s Landbridge
Trailhead was developed to provide access to the I-75 Landbridge. The
structure, which is 52 feet wide by 200 feet long, follows a natural
ridge over 100 feet in elevation to minimize ecological damage.
11100 SW 16th Ave.
Ocala FL 34476
Letchworth-Love Mounds
Archaeological State Park
Visitors to this
archaeological site will see Florida’s tallest Native American ceremonial mound
which was built between 1,100 and 1,800 years ago. The park offers
picnicking, birding and hiking.
4500 Sunray Road,
South
Tallahassee FL 32309
Lignumvitae Key Botanical State
Park
The virgin tropical hardwood
hammock that thrives on this island was once common on most of Florida’s Upper
Keys; most of these forests have been lost to development on other islands.
77200 Overseas Hwy
Islamorada FL 33036
Little Manatee River State Park
Paddle down the beautiful Little
Manatee River or hike the vast system of trails. Little Manatee River begins in
a swampy area near Fort Lonesome and flows almost 40 miles before emptying into
Tampa Bay.
215 Lightfoot Rd.
Wimauma FL 33598
Little Talbot Island State Park
Boasting more than five miles of
pristine beaches and three miles of bike trails, Little Talbot’s untouched
natural beauty and diverse ecosystems beg to be explored. Enjoy a morning
beachcombing, an afternoon fishing and an evening camping along the eastern
salt marshes. There is something for everyone on Little Talbot Island.
12157 Heckscher Dr.
Jacksonville FL 32226
Long Key State Park
Roughly an hour after leaving mainland Florida,
Long Key State Park introduces you to the breathtaking scenery and abundant
wildlife that calls the Florida Keys home.
67400 Overseas Hwy.
Long Key FL 33001
Lovers Key State Park
Once a collection of secluded barrier islands
reachable only by boat, Lovers Key, in recent years, has become a romantic
destination for spectacular, beachside weddings.
8700 Estero Blvd.
Fort Myers Beach FL 33931
Lower Wekiva River Preserve
State Park
Central Florida nature exists in
its purest form along four miles of the Wekiva River and Blackwater Creek. For
thousands of years, Native Americans valued the abundance of wildlife in this
area.
8300 W State Road 46
Sanford FL 32771
Madira Bickel Mound State
Archaeological Site
This ancient Native
American site was the first in Florida to be designated a State Archaeological
Site. Excavations have disclosed at least three periods of Native American
cultures, the earliest dating back 2,000 years.
955 Bayshore Drive
Terra Ceia FL 34250
Madison Blue Spring State Park
This crystal clear, first magnitude
spring is a popular spot for swimming and cave diving. Scenic woodlands of
mixed hardwoods and pines create a picturesque setting for picnicking, paddling
and wildlife viewing.
8300 NE State Road 6
Lee FL 32059
Manatee Springs State Park
A sparkling spring run and boardwalk beneath
a cypress forest make Manatee Springs State Park a breathtaking destination for
visitors to this unique Florida gem. Visitors enjoy camping, hiking, swimming
and canoeing, while keeping an eye out for the West Indian Manatees who
frequent this park.
11650 NW 115 St.
Chiefland FL 32626
Marjorie Harris Carr Cross
Florida Greenway
Occupying more than 70,000
acres of land formerly known as the Cross Florida Barge Canal, the Greenway is
a 110-mile linear park that is more than a mile wide in places. It hosts more
than 300 miles of trails of all types—paddling, hiking, mountain biking,
equestrian and paved multi-use.
8282 SE Highway 314
Ocala FL 34470
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
Historic State Park
Visitors to this old
Florida homestead can walk back in time to 1930s farm life where Marjorie
Kinnan Rawlings lived and worked in the tiny community of Cross Creek. This
authentic Florida Cracker homestead inspired a Pulitzer Prize winning author.
18700 S. CR 325
Cross Creek FL 32640
Mike Roess Gold Head Branch
State Park
Gold Head is located on rolling
sandhills on the North Central Ridge of Florida with one of the few remaining
examples of an old growth stand of longleaf pines. A steep head ravine with
seepage springs forms Gold Head Branch and bisects the park. Marshes, lakes and
scrub provide habitat for a wide variety of wildlife.
6239 State Road 21
Keystone Heights FL 32656
Mound Key Archaeological State Park
Framed in forests of mangrove
trees, the shell mounds and ridges of Mound Key rise more than 30 feet above
the waters of Estero Bay.
C/O Koreshan State Park
3800 Corkscrew Road
Estero FL 33928
Myakka River State Park
The majestic Myakka River flows though 58
square miles of one of Florida’s oldest and largest parks. This diverse
landscape includes prairies, hammocks, pinelands, and wetlands which beckon
visitors to explore its natural beauty.
13208 State Road 72
Sarasota FL 34241
Natural Bridge
Battlefield Historic State Park
Natural Bridge is the
site of the second largest Civil War battle in Florida and where the St. Marks
River drops into a sinkhole and flows underground for one-quarter of a mile
before reemerging. During the final weeks of the Civil War, a Union flotilla
landed at Apalachee Bay planning to capture Fort Ward and march north to the
state capital.
7502 Natural Bridge Rd.
Tallahassee FL 32305
Nature Coast State Trail
An abandoned railway has been transformed into
32 miles of lush trails through several sleepy Florida towns. The Nature Coast
State Trail provides an excellent opportunity to experience the Sunshine
State’s Natural North Florida.
17441 N.W. Old Fanning Road
Fanning Springs FL 32693
North Peninsula State Park
Almost three miles of beautiful, unspoiled
Florida beach beckons visitors to this park. Bask in the sunshine, enjoy an
afternoon swimming in the refreshing waters of the Atlantic Ocean, or try a
hand at surf fishing.
40 Highbridge Rd
Ormond by the Sea FL 32176
O’Leno State Park
One of Florida’s first state parks, O’Leno State Park
was first developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. This
historic park along a rustic north Florida river and offers the perfect escape
into the wilderness.
410 SE O’Leno Park Road
High Springs FL 32643
Ochlockonee River State Park
This jewel of a park is a great place to
get away for a weekend or a week-long vacation. The deep, brackish waters of
the Ochlocknee River make this park a fisherman’s paradise.
429 State Park Road
Sopchoppy FL 32358
Okeechobee Battlefield
Historic State Park
Okeechobee Battlefield is
the site of one of Florida’s significant battles during the Second Seminole
War. The Battle of Okeechobee, fought on Christmas Day, 1837, involved more
than 1,000 United States military and volunteer soldiers.
3500 SE 38th Ave.
Okeechobee FL 34974
Oleta River State Park
As Florida’s largest urban park, the 1,043 acre
Oleta River State Park is celebrated as a tranquil and welcome refuge from the
bustling life of the city that surrounds it. Those weary from the stress of the
city can recuperate in one of the picnic areas or unwind at the end of a
fishing pole. For the more active, you can bike on 15 miles of trails or take a
kayak down the short, but peaceful Oleta River.
3400 NE 163rd St.
North Miami Beach FL 33160
Olustee Battlefield Historic
State Park
This park commemorates the site
of Florida’s largest Civil War battle, which took place February 20, 1864.
Scenes for Civil War movies, including the 1989 movie Glory, have been filmed
during the reenactments.
5815 Battlefield Trail Road
Olustee FL 32087
Orman House Historic State Park
Built in 1838 by Thomas Orman, this
antebellum home overlooks the Apalachicola River and boasts a beautiful
botanical gardens in a charming coastal village.
177 5th Street
Apalachicola FL 32320
Oscar Scherer State Park
An unexpected oasis surrounded by urban sprawl
providing visitors with a refreshing escape into natural Florida. This hidden
gem is a refuge not only for visitors, but for the imperiled Florida scrub-jay,
bald eagles and other birds who nest along the shores of Lake Osprey.
1843 South Tamiami Tr.
Osprey FL 34229
Palatka to St. Augustine State
Trail
A multi-use recreational trail
along a corridor that stretches through St. Johns and Putnam counties that
follows an abandoned railway through stunning landscapes.
State Road 207
Elkton FL 32033
Palatka-to-Lake Butler State Trail
Though still in development as a
paved, multi-use recreational trail is situated in one of the most picturesque
areas of the state.
6065 Twin Lakes Rd
Keystone Heights FL 32656
Paynes Creek Historic State Park
In late 1849 Fort Chokonikla was built
nearby as the first outpost in a chain of forts established to control the
Seminoles. Today, nature enthusiasts and hikers can enjoy walking along trails
through the park’s natural areas.
888 Lake Branch Road
Bowling Green FL 33834
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
Paynes Prairie is an unpredictable
Florida treasure, boasting herds of wild horses and bison, nearly 300 species
of birds and a unique ecosystem that visitors will enjoy exploring.
100 Savannah Blvd.
Micanopy FL 32667
Perdido Key State Park
White sand beaches and rolling dunes covered
with sea oats make this park a favorite destination for swimmers and
sunbathers. The park is home to several threatened and endangered species, such
as the Perdido Key Beach Mouse, nesting shorebirds and nesting sea turtles.
15301 Perdido Key Drive
Pensacola FL 32507
Ponce de Leon Springs State Park
This beautiful spring is named for
Juan Ponce de León, who led the first Spanish expedition to Florida in 1513-as
legend has it-in search of the “fountain of youth.”
2860 Ponce de Leon Springs Rd.
Ponce de Leon Springs FL 32455
Price’s Scrub State Park
Price’s Scrub State Park was purchased to
preserve a biodiversity hotspot as well as for the planned connection of
regionally important conservation lands. This park provides visitors with a
soothing green respite from everyday life.
9555 NW Highway 320
Micanopy FL 32667
Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve
State Park
East of Jacksonville’s
skyscrapers and west of the beaches, this state park protects one of the
largest contiguous areas of coastal uplands remaining in Duval County.
13802 Pumpkin Hill Road
Jacksonville FL 32226
Rainbow Springs State Park
From wading in the crystalline headwaters to
canoeing, kayaking, and even lazily floating a tube down river, Rainbow Springs
is a priceless jewel in the Florida park system. The history of Rainbow Springs
dates back centuries to a time when native peoples regularly visited this lush
spring.
19158 SW 81st Place Rd.
Dunnellon FL 34432
Ravine Gardens State Park
Two ancient ravines carved by a spring-fed
creek have been transformed into a rustic tropical garden. The park has two
ravines up to 120 feet deep with steep banks at 45 degree angles.
1600 Twigg Street
Palatka FL 32177
River Rise Preserve State Park
Surrounded by quiet woods and huge
trees, anglers can spend a relaxing afternoon fishing on the river. The Santa
Fe River goes underground in O’Leno State Park and reemerges over three miles
away in River Rise Preserve State Park as a circular pool before resuming its
journey to the Suwannee River.
373 Southwest US Highway 27
Fort White FL 32643
Rock Springs Run State Reserve
Visitors can enjoy bicycling, hiking or
horseback riding along 17 miles of trails. Guided trail rides and horse rentals
are available. Primitive campsites on Rock Springs Run and the Wekiva
River are accessible by canoe only.
30601 County Road 433
Sorrento FL 32776
Rodman Campground
The Rodman Reservoir provides a diverse and
extensive habitat for not only trophy fish, but numerous avian species and
features a 67-site campground.
108 Rodman Dam Rd.
Palatka FL 32177
Rodman Recreation Area
The upstream reservoir side of the earthen dam,
adjacent to the spillway, provides excellent bank fishing opportunities. The
reservoir side is known for catching bass, bream, catfish and mullet.
410 Rodman Dam Rd.
Palatka FL 32177
Ross Prairie Trailhead &
Campground
This area is ecologically
unique due to the adjacent placement of the high, dry sandhill community;
(where the trailhead and campground are located, and the ephemeral
wetland, located just north of the public use facilities.
10660 SW Hwy 200
Dunnellon FL 34431
Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist
Blue Springs State Park
The turquoise waters of
Florida’s 175th state park welcome you for a day of relaxation and exploration.
Discover a collection of scenic springs, the largest, Gilchrist Blue, flowing
out to a clear spring-run that meanders to the Santa Fe River.
7450 NE 60th St
High Springs FL 32643
San Felasco Hammock Preserve
State Park
A mature hardwood forest is one
of the unique natural features to be explored in this scenic preserve.
Outstanding birdwatching, the area’s best off-road biking, stunning scenery and
a rich historic past are only a few of the highlights.
13201 Progress Blvd.
Alachua FL 32615
San Marcos de Apalache
Historic State Park
The museum at the park
displays pottery and tools unearthed near the original fort. Interpretive
displays explain the history of the San Marcos site.
148 Old Fort Road
St. Marks FL 32355
San Pedro
Underwater Archaeological Preserve State Park
Part of a
Spanish flotilla, the San Pedro was a 287-ton, Dutch-built ship which sank in a
hurricane on July 13, 1733. Her remains were discovered in 1960 in Hawk Channel
near Indian Key.
77200 Overseas
Highway
Islamorada FL 33036
Santos Trailhead & Campground
Explore some of the best mountain
biking throughout Florida, the southeastern U.S. and even internationally,
Santos includes 80+ miles of single-track bike trails.
3080 SE 80th St.
Ocala FL 34470
Savannas Preserve State Park
Located on Florida’s southeast coast,
scenic landscapes within the park represent examples of what some of the first
pioneers would see traveling through the area.
2541 SE Walton Road
Port St. Lucie FL 34952
Seabranch Preserve State Park
Ancient oceans shaped the physical
landscape of this park, which allowed a variety of habitats to develop over
time. In less than one mile, visitors can see rare sand pine scrub, scrubby
flatwoods, a baygall community and a mangrove swamp.
Trailhead – 6093 SE Dixie Highway
Stuart FL 34997
Sebastian Inlet State Park
Whether riding the waves, strolling the
shores or fishing from the jetties, Sebastian Inlet State Park is a beach
lover’s paradise. Calmer waters on the Indian River Lagoon beckon kayakers to
explore wild beauty.
9700 South Highway A.1.A
Melbourne Beach FL 32951
Shangri-La Trailhead &
Campground
Situated just south of one of the
historic sea-level Cross Florida Ship Canal diggings, Shangri La provides
optimal access and overnight opportunities to explore the myriad network of
well-marked trails through xeric hammock.
12788 SW 69th Ct.
Ocala FL 34476
Silver Springs State Park
America’s largest spring sits untouched
within Silver Springs State Park, and visitors can explore its natural beauty
and diverse ecology by boat, foot or horseback. Glass bottom boats were
invented here and still provide guests an ideal vantage point to enjoy the
natural beauty of this first-magnitude spring.
1425 NE 58th Ave.
Ocala FL 34470
Skyway Fishing Pier State Park
When the new Sunshine Skyway Bridge was
built over Tampa Bay, connecting St. Petersburg with Sarasota, the old bridge
was turned into the world’s longest fishing pier. Anglers love being able to
park their cars or campers within a few feet of their favorite fishing spot.
4905 34th Street South #5000
St. Petersburg FL 33711
St. Andrews State Park
With the Gulf on one side and St. Andrews Bay on
the other, those that crave swimming, snorkeling or surfing will be more than
satisfied. Well-known for its sugar white sands and emerald green waters, this
former military reservation has over one-and-a-half miles of beaches on the
Gulf of Mexico and Grand Lagoon.
4607 State Park Ln.
Panama City Beach FL 32408
St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park
Only accessible by boat, a quick
boat ride allows you to enjoy pristine beaches, lush mangroves and an offshore
reef. A boardwalk takes visitors across mangrove forests and hammocks of live
oaks, cabbage palms, paradise trees, and wild limes to a neatly preserved
Atlantic beach
Offshore Island
Port Salerno FL 34997
St. Marks River Preserve State Park
Nestled along the banks of the St.
Marks River headwaters, this park offers a picnic area, multi-use recreational
area, with an extensive system of trails for hiking, horseback riding and
off-road bicycling.
11950 Tram Rd.
Tallahassee FL 32311
St. Sebastian River Preserve
State Park
St. Sebastian River Preserve
has vast open grassy forests of Long Leaf Pines with miles of hiking trails to walk,
jog, bike or ride on horseback. Come out to enjoy the 22 unique Florida’s
natural communities of flatwoods, oak hammock, wet prairies, mixed wetlands,
hardwoods and cypress.
1000 Buffer Preserve Dr.
Fellsmere FL 32948
Stephen Foster Folk
Culture Center State Park
Situated on the banks of
the legendary Suwannee River, this center honors the memory of American
composer Stephen Foster, who wrote “Old Folks at Home,” the song that
made the river famous.
11016 Lillian Saunders
Drive/ US HWY 41
White Springs FL 32096
Stump Pass Beach State Park
At the southwest corner of Charlotte
County, there is a mile of beach where seashells and shark teeth wash up, and
anglers fish the surf for prize catches. Visitors come to this secluded beach
to enjoy the year-round swimming and sunbathing.
900 Gulf Blvd
South end of Manasota Key
Englewood FL 34233
Suwannee River State Park
This historical intersection reveals itself
where the Suwannee and Withlacoochee rivers meet. On foot or by canoe, experiencing
the park’s historical significance is its own timeless reward.
3631 201st Path
Live Oak FL 32060
Suwannee River Wilderness State
Trail
The Suwannee River Wilderness
Trail is a partnership of locations along the river to provide amenities to
trail users, these locations have been designated as river camps, hubs and
parks.
4298 NW County Road 292
Mayo FL 32066
T.H. Stone Memorial
St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
Stretching 20 miles
into the blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico, St. Joseph Peninsula is a true
wildlife haven. Its powdery beaches and bayside salt marshes are nesting
grounds for sea turtles, shore birds and the endangered St. Andrews beach mouse.
8899 Cape San Blas
Rd.
Port St. Joe FL 32456
Tallahassee – St.
Marks Historic Railroad State Trail
Through the early
1900s, this historic railroad corridor was used to carry cotton from the
plantation belt to the coast for shipment to textile mills in England and New
England. The trail runs 16 miles from Florida’s capital city to the coastal
community of St. Marks.
1358 Old
Woodville Road
Crawfordville FL 32327
Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park
At over 4,000 acres, Tarkiln Bayou
Preserve is home to four species of endangered pitcher plants, as well as other
rare and endangered plant species. This wet-prairie landscapes surround a
picturesque coastal bayou teeming with life.
2401 Bauer Road
Pensacola FL 32507
Terra Ceia Preserve State Park
This park’s 2,000 acres encompass
mangrove forests, freshwater and saltwater wetlands and uplands communities.
Much of the preserve is in various stages of habitat restoration which is
intended to return agricultural land to its natural and ecologically diverse
condition.
Park Office is located at Gamble
Plantation Historic State Park
Terra Ceia FL 34250
The Barnacle Historic State Park
This beautiful house with a whimsical
name dates to a simpler time. The Barnacle, built in 1891, offers a
glimpse of frontier life during The Era of the Bay, when all travel
to and from Miami was by boat.
3485 Main Highway
Miami FL 33133
Three Rivers State Park
Where Florida meets the southwest corner of
Georgia, the Chattahoochee and Flint rivers converge to form Lake Seminole, the
setting for this peaceful park.
7908 Three Rivers Park Road
Sneads FL 32460
Tomoka State Park
A
beautiful park sits undisturbed just minutes away from the busy urban world
surroundings. Native Americans once had dwellings here, living off fish-filled
lagoons. Today, these waters are popular for canoeing, boating and fishing.
2099
North Beach Street
Ormond Beach FL 32174
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
Named for its tall dunes rising above
the emerald waters of the Gulf like a ships’ sail, Topsail Hill Preserve State
Park offers three miles of pristine white quartz beaches just minutes from
Destin.
7525 W.County Highway 30A
Santa Rosa Beach FL 32459
Torreya State Park
High bluffs overlooking the Apalachicola River make
Torreya one of Florida’s most scenic places. The park is named for an extremely
rare species of Torreya tree that only grows on the bluffs along the
Apalachicola River.
2576 NW Torreya Park Rd.
Bristol FL 32321
Troy Spring State Park
This 70-foot deep, first magnitude spring offers
opportunities for swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving. A hidden gem in
north-central Florida, Troy Spring has picnic tables, an interpretive nature
trail and a riverside dock for canoeists and boaters.
674 NE Troy Springs Road
Branford FL 32008
Waccasassa Bay Preserve State Park
Accessible only by boat, this
preserve is a favorite of anglers and wildlife watchers. The park’s uplands
protect a remnant of the Gulf Hammock that once spanned thousands of acres
between the Suwannee and Withlacoochee rivers.
Waccasassa River Boat Ramp
29.214050, -82.763564
Gulf Hammock FL 34449
Washington Oaks Gardens State Park
The formal gardens are the
centerpiece of our park, with remarkable displays of native and exotic
plant species such as azaleas, camellias and bird of paradise. Washington
Oaks is also famous for the unique shoreline of coquina rock formations that
line its Atlantic beach.
6400 N. Oceanshore Blvd.
Palm Coast FL 32137
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
Iconic roadside attraction meets
natural wonder at historic Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. Step back in time
and enjoy the classic mermaid show, but this quintessential Old Florida site is
also home to the deepest freshwater cave system in the country and abundant
protected wildlife.
6131 Commercial Way
Weeki Wachee FL 34606
Wekiwa Springs State Park
With emerald springs feeding the Wekiwa River
and lush tropical hammocks, this unique park just minutes from Downtown Orlando
is perfect for observing abundant wildlife or cooling off on a summer day.
Miles of trails beg to be explored on foot, bike or horseback, and canoes and
kayaks are available on site.
1800 Wekiwa Cir.
Apopka FL 32712
Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State
Park
The Salt Spring looks small, but
it is an amazing 351 feet deep, to our knowledge to date. Gray fox, gopher
tortoises and dolphins call this park and its waters home.
8737 US Highway 19 North
Port Richey FL 34668
Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State
Park
Cave divers travel from all over
the world to explore nearly 33,000 feet of surveyed underwater
passages at Peacock Springs. This park features one of the longest underwater
cave systems in the continental United States.
18532 180th Street
Live Oak FL 32060
Windley Key Fossil Reef
Geological State Park
Formed of Key Largo
limestone, fossilized coral, this land was sold to the Florida East Coast
Railroad, which used the stone to build Henry Flagler’s Overseas Railroad in the
early 1900s.
84900 Overseas Highway
Islamorada FL 33036
Withlacoochee Bay Trail
The Withlacoochee Bay Trail traverses 5 miles
west from the Felburn Park Trailhead to the Gulf of Mexico, along the southern
side of the former Cross Florida Barge Canal.
10201 N Suncoast Blvd.
Crystal River FL 34428
Withlacoochee State Trail
At 46 miles in length, the Withlacoochee
State Trail is presently one of the the longest paved rail-trails in Florida. A
flat, paved hiking and biking trail carries guests through small towns, agricultural
lands and unique habitats
3100 S. Old Floral City Rd.
Inverness FL 34450
Ybor City Museum State Park
Don Vicente Martinez Ybor came to an area
of pine scrub and swamp to build what became the “Cigar Capital of the
World.” This urban park is dedicated to the preservation of Ybor City’s
unique cultural heritage.
1818 E. 9th Avenue
Tampa FL 33605
Yellow Bluff Fort Historic State
Park
This site was an important
military position during the Civil War, allowing access to the inland areas of
Florida’s east coast.
New Berlin Road
Jacksonville, FL 32226
Yellow River Marsh Preserve
State Park
The Yellow River Marsh Preserve
protects one of Florida’s last remaining tracts of wet prairie, including the
largest community of pitcher plants in the state.
Dickerson City Road at Garcon
Point Rd (CR-191)
Milton FL 32583
Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins
Historic State Park
This site was once part of a
thriving sugar plantation owned by David Levy Yulee. Yulee was a member of the
Territorial Legislative Council, and served in the U.S. House of
Representatives and U.S. Senate after Florida statehood.
State Road 490
Homosassa FL 34446
