State Parks by State: Your Guide

Visit the historic site of a Spanish colonial fort along the Wakulla and St. Marks rivers. This National Landmark dates […]

San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park is a breathtaking nature preserve with miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking and

Six natural springs of stunning turquoise waters surrounded by ancient oaks may be found in Gilchrist County, 20 miles northwest

Discover where the Santa Fe River ‘Rises’ while surrounded by ancient oaks, pines and hickory trees, 30 miles north of

Bright colorful gardens and structures reminiscent of the mid 1900s can be found halfway between St. Augustine and Gainesville in

Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park is a natural area consisting of pine flatwoods and coastal uplands along the Nassau

Trail through the woods at Price’s Scrub State Park. Photo: LittleT889, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Price’s Scrub State

The famous ‘fountain of youth’ may just be located in Holmes County, Florida only 90 miles east of Pensacola. As

Perdido key state park is located along a barrier island in Escambia County, Florida not far from the Alabama border.

Take a walk through the live oaks along Paynes Creek and learn more about Florida’s early settlers. Not just another

Discover the real Florida inside this 21,000 acre nature preserve just 10 miles south of Gainesville in Alachua County. Paynes

Oscar Scherer State Park, located between Sarasota and Venice, is an oasis in the midst of urban life. This beautiful

Orman House Historic State Park features a majestic 19th century mansion and botanical gardens along the Apalachicola River on St.

Park sign at Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons An historic area surrounded

Love American war history? Then you will want to pay a visit to Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park. Established in

As Florida state parks go, Ochlockonee River State Park is not the biggest. However, its 540-acres are packed with some

Established in 1935, O’leno State Park is one of the oldest state parks in Florida. Nestled on the Santa Fe

If you love beaches that come with a healthy dose of serenity then you should pay a visit to North

If you are into US Civil War history you’ll want to pay a visit to Natural Bridge Battlefield Historic State

Nestled in Cross Creek, roughly halfway between Jacksonville and Orlando, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park is a fascinating place

Florida is blessed with several first-magnitude springs, but none can compare with the one at Madison blue spring state park.

Looking for a place where nature exists in its purest form? Then a visit to Lower Wekiva River Preserve State

Once a favored tourist hotspot for celebrities, millionaires and US Presidents, Long Key State Park is one of Florida’s most

If your ideal getaway involves heading to a place where you can fish, swim and indulge in a range of

For those who want a break within nature there are few better places to go in Florida than Little Manatee

Tucked away in an isolated part of the Florida Keys lies the fabulous Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park. A place

For those who are fascinated by native history and culture a visit to Letchworth-Love Mounds Archaeological State Park should be

Need a break from the pace of city life? Then consider a visit to Lake Talquin State Park. Situated on

If the pace of life in Tampa or Fort Myers has gotten too much for you, then consider a short

For those who enjoy the great outdoors, a trip to Lake Kissimmee State Park should be high on your bucket

For those who want to escape into nature, Lake June-in-Winter Scrub Preserve State Park provides the perfect sanctuary in which

Over in the Florida Panhandle, just 15 minutes from downtown Tallahassee, Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological State Park is a fascinating

Love nature? Well you are going to want to head on over to Lake Griffin State Park in central Florida

View of the springs at Lafayette blue springs state park from above. Photo: Paul Clark, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia

Located just a 35 minute drive from Fort Myers, Koreshan State Park is one of Florida’s more fascinating state parks.

Sitting on over 54,000 breathtaking acres of pristine land, Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park is the perfect destination for those

Some people pay homage to movie stars, sports stars and iconic world leaders. But the next time you find yourself

Boasting a diverse mix of tropical and coastal hammocks, as well as dense mangrove forest, the John D. MacArthur Beach

While there are few Florida state parks that can only be accessed by boat, one of the best of them

Nestled right in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, Hugh Taylor Birch State Park has been referred to as the city’s

Situated just an hour from Daytona Beach and about 90 minutes from Jacksonville, Haw Creek Preserve State Park is one

Located on the St. Johns River, Hontoon Island State Park is a scenic 1,650-acre public recreation space that can only

Established in 1931, Highlands Hammock State Park is renowned for being one of the oldest state parks in Florida. Situated

If you are really looking for somewhere to get away from it all, then Gasparilla Island State Park is a

George Crady Bridge at George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Situated

Nestled on the scenic banks of the Manatee River and flanked by appropriately stately 300-year-old oak trees, the Judah P.

Discover pristine white sandy beaches along an Atlantic coast barrier island just 70 miles north of West Palm Beach. This

Take a step back in time to the early 1700s as you explore this National Historic Landmark in St Augustine,

Ribault Inn Club at Fort George Island Cultural State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Hike, bike,

Old military road in Fort cooper state park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Fort Cooper State Park