Forest Capital Museum State Park
Museum building at Forest Capital Museum State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
An authentic 19th century homestead nestled…
Fernandina Plaza Historic State Park
View of the Amelia River from Fernandina Plaza Historic State Park. Photo: Judson McCranie, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Picturesque Fernandina…
Faver-Dykes State Park
[caption id="attachment_32598" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Park sign and entrance at Faver-Dykes State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0, via…
Fanning Springs State Park
A beautiful clear spring lies near the expansive Suwannee River Wilderness Trail only 40 miles west of Gainesville in Fanning Springs, FL. Located…
Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park
Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park is Florida’s largest state park and the
“Orchid Capital of North America” — a primeval swamp wilderness…
Estero Bay Preserve State Park
Picturesque Estero Bay Preserve State Park lies just 22 miles south of Fort Myers in Estero, Florida. This public recreation area consists of mainly…
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
[caption id="attachment_32562" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Manatee statue and fountain near the entrance to Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs…
Egmont Key State Park
Official Guide: Egmont Key State Park — An island accessible only by boat, primarily known as a wildlife refuge and historical site featuring a…
Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park
[caption id="attachment_32554" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Puddin’ Head Lake at Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park. Photo: Skye Marthaler, CC…
Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park
A majestic spring and 6,000 acre wildlife sanctuary is safely tucked away just 30 minutes south of Tallahassee in Wakulla County, Florida.
This…
Eden Gardens State Park
Picturesque Eden Gardens State Park with its historic mansion and beautiful gardens lies along Tucker Bayou in Santa Rosa Beach 23 miles east of…
Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park
Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park sign. Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Tucked away in the north-westernmost part…
Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park
If you love the beach then you need to put Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park high on your must visit list!
A popular destination for Floridians, it…
RV Sizes at State Parks
The Complete Guide to Fitting Your RV in State Park Campsites Planning a state park camping trip with an RV
Edgar Evins State Park
[caption id="attachment_32476" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] The Center Hill Lake impoundment of the Caney Fork River, just upstream from Center…
Dunbar Cave State Park
If you have never gone cave exploration before, Dunbar Cave is a good place to start. It is the 280th largest cave complex in the world. The cave is…
David Crockett State Park
[caption id="attachment_32468" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Crockett Falls in David Crockett State Park. Photo: Christopher Hollis, Public domain,…
Cummins Falls State Park
Tennessee’s Most Visited Waterfall – GORGE PERMIT REQUIRED. All info
verified January 2026.
Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail State Park
Head of the Sequatchie with Views of Hinch Mountain at Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail State Park. Photo: Park Facebook Page.
🏆 Official Guide:…
Wekiwa Springs State Park
Orlando’s Natural Oasis – 7,000 acres of springs, trails & wilderness
since 1970. 4.6★ Google (10,000+ reviews)
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
Florida’s Legendary Underwater Wonderland — Home of the world-famous mermaid
shows since 1947, crystal-clear 72°F springs,…
Econfina River State Park
Park sign at Econfina River State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Econfina River State Park lies along the northern coast of…
Dunns Creek State Park
[caption id="attachment_32427" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Pavilion and picnic tables at Dunns Creek State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 4.0, via…
Dudley Farm Historic State Park
Visit this picturesque living farm in Newberry, Florida and experience for yourself what life must have been like on a 1918 farmstead. This unique farm…
Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park
Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park protects nine miles of pristine,
undeveloped Gulf Coast beaches on Florida’s Forgotten Coast….
Don Pedro Island State Park
[caption id="attachment_32394" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Clear sky over the water at Don Pedro Island State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0,…
Deer Lake State Park
Sharing its name with the stunning coastal dune lake that lies within its confines, Deer Lake State Park is a must visit destination for anyone who…
De Leon Springs State Park
When the Mayaca Indians inhabited the area they referred to it as ‘Acuera’ or ‘Healing Waters’. However, today it is better known as De Leon…
Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park
Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park: America’s Last Great Tropical Forest
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park
[caption id="attachment_32364" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Entrance to Dade Battlefield Historic State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0, via…
Crystal River Preserve State Park
Formerly known as the Crystal River Buffer Preserve, the Crystal River Preserve State Park is one of Florida’s most diverse and spectacular state…
Crystal River Archaeological State Park
Situated just two miles northwest of the city of Crystal River, as well as the body of water it is named after, the Crystal River State Archaeological…
Constitution Convention Museum State Park
[caption id="attachment_32331" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Outside of the museum building at Constitution Convention Museum State Park. Photo:…
Collier-Seminole State Park
Looking for somewhere that combines gorgeous scenery with a little bit of history and plenty of outdoor recreational activities? Then Collier-Seminole…
Colt Creek State Park
Nestled within Florida’s Green Swamp Wilderness Area, Colt Creek State Park is the perfect place to visit for those who want to rest and relax in…
Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park
[caption id="attachment_32325" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park. Photo: Monkeyboy0076, Public domain, via Wikimedia…
Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park
[caption id="attachment_32323" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Park sign at Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0, via…
Cedar Key Museum State Park
At just 18 acres, Cedar Key Museum State Park is one of the smallest state parks in Florida. However, what it lacks in size, it more than makes up for…
Camp Helen State Park
Bordered on three sides by water, Camp Helen State Park is an ecological wonder that should be on everyone’s must visit list.
Situated to the west…
Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park
Visit the historic ruins of a once prosperous sugar mill plantation along Bulow Creek in East Florida only 20 miles north of Daytona Beach. Now a 150…
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Managed by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Resaca de la Palma State Park is one of three state parks in America that fall under the umbrella…
Village Creek State Park
[caption id="attachment_32309" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Pavilion at sunset in Village Creek State Park. Photo: Park Facebook…
Best State Parks with Beaches
11 State Parks with Beautiful Beaches (Last Updated On: January 2, 2023) Editorial note: We choose and update recommended parks
Bulow Creek State Park
Picturesque Bulow Creek State Park is located 15 miles north of Daytona Beach in Ormond Beach, FL. This peaceful 5,000 acre park is surrounded by…
Blackwater River State Park
Visit Blackwater River State Park for a chance to tube, kayak and canoe in crystal clear waters along pristine sandy shoreline. This 600 acre…
Big Talbot Island State Park
One of Florida’s most unique and picturesque islands lies along the Atlantic Ocean just 28 miles from downtown Jacksonville. The black rocky…
Big Shoals State Park
Suwannee River through the trees at Big Shoals State Park. Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Big Shoals State Park lies along…
