Florida State Parks: Sunshine State Escapes

Sharing its name with the stunning coastal dune lake that lies within its confines, Deer Lake State Park is a […]

Several years ago there was a horrible plan put forward to create a hotel and 2000 condominiums right in the

Established in 1921, Dade Battlefield Historic State Park is a great place to visit if you love nature, history or

Nestled within the heart of the Florida Keys, the Curry hammock state park is a wonderful place to visit when

Formerly known as the Crystal River Buffer Preserve, the Crystal River Preserve State Park is one of Florida’s most diverse

Situated just two miles northwest of the city of Crystal River, as well as the body of water it is

Situated at the intersection of State Road 71 and U.S. Highway 98, Constitution Convention Museum State Park is the perfect

Looking for somewhere that combines gorgeous scenery with a little bit of history and plenty of outdoor recreational activities? Then

Nestled within Florida’s Green Swamp Wilderness Area, Colt Creek State Park is the perfect place to visit for those who

While it might not sound like the most enticing of places, Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park is in fact a

Protecting more than 100 miles of Charlotte Harbor’s picturesque shoreline, Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park is the third largest state

At just 18 acres, Cedar Key Museum State Park is one of the smallest state parks in Florida. However, what

Bordered on three sides by water, Camp Helen State Park is an ecological wonder that should be on everyone’s must

Visit the historic ruins of a once prosperous sugar mill plantation along Bulow Creek in East Florida only 20 miles

Picturesque Bulow Creek State Park is located 15 miles north of Daytona Beach in Ormond Beach, FL. This peaceful 5,000

Visit Blackwater River State Park for a chance to tube, kayak and canoe in crystal clear waters along pristine sandy

Picturesque Bill Baggs Cape State Park lies along Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic coastline only 15 minutes from downtown Miami.

One of Florida’s most unique and picturesque islands lies along the Atlantic Ocean just 28 miles from downtown Jacksonville. The

Suwannee River through the trees at Big Shoals State Park. Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Big

Lush maritime hammock, estuarine salt marsh and 12 miles of shoreline help make Tomoka State Park a popular vacation destination.

Bald Point State Park’s gorgeous Gulf Coast views, sandy beaches and lush maritime hammock welcomes guests looking to kayak, swim,

Sign in front of the beach at Avalon State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Escape to

A picturesque 1887 lighthouse stands along the Atlantic coastline three miles off the coast of Tarpon Springs and 30 miles

Historic Silver Springs State Park is located in Marion County, Florida, only 6 miles east of Ocala and 85 miles

Sea turtles, gorgeous beaches, surfing “First Peak” and “Monster Hole”, kayaking along the Indian River Lagoon and more await guests

Big Lagoon State Park lies along the Intracoastal Waterway in Escambia County, Florida, 16 miles east of Pensacola. Saltwater marshes,

Amelia Island State Park lies along the Atlantic coastal plain in Nassau County, 8 miles south of Fernandina Beach and

Bright and colorful camellias, azaleas and many other beautiful plants and flowers are featured in the historic gardens inside Alfred

An expansive nature and wildlife preserve lies along the ancient sand dunes of Lake Wales Ridge in Polk County, Florida.

America’s southernmost Civil War fortress lies amongst the Florida Keys at the southern tip of Key West, 167 miles south

Discover one of Florida’s hidden treasures: Falling Waters Falls. Florida’s highest waterfall lies three miles south of Chipley and 87

Cayo Costa State Park lies along an island 2 miles south of Boca Grande. Accessible only by boat, this unspoiled

Picturesque Alafia River State Park, located in Hillsborough County, is only a short 40 minute drive from Tampa’s shopping, dining

An hour’s drive from Gainesville and two from Jacksonville, Tampa and Orlando lies a clear-water spring that is home to

Lovers Key State Park in Lee County, Florida (only 22 miles from Ft. Meyers) is made up of four barrier

Float beneath hardwood forests and along the clear Ichetucknee River. Serene Ichetucknee Springs State Park features a 6 mile river

One of the first Florida state parks -Hillsborough River State Park – is located in Hillsborough County, a mere 22

Jonathan Dickinson State Park lies along the historic Loxahatchee River and Hobe Mountain in Martin County, Florida, just 30 minutes

Breathtaking views of multi-colored coral reef and marine life await guests at this Florida state park 65 miles south of

Gorgeous white sandy beaches and warm gulf breezes abound at Grayton Beach State Park. This 2,000 acre public recreational area

A gorgeous beachside destination, accessible only by boat, lies only 25 miles from Tampa in Dunedin, Florida. This beautiful Florida

Historic Fort Clinch State Park lies along the Amelia River in Fernandina Beach, Florida, only 45 minutes north of Jacksonville.

Rainbow Springs State Park is an Idyllic recreational area located 3 miles north of Dunnellon in Marion County, Florida. The

Oleta River State Park is a beautiful oasis just 30 minutes from downtown Miami in the North Miami Beach area.

Just 25 miles outside of Tampa, in Pinellas County, Florida, lies a small barrier island with 4 miles of white

Florida Caverns State Park lies along the Chipola River in Jackson County Florida, only one hour from both Tallahassee and

Henderson Beach State Park, located near Destin in Okaloosa County, Florida, is a beach lover’s paradise with soft sandy beaches

Thirty miles west of busy Daytona Beach lies a serene spring that is home to hundreds of manatees. This spring,

Scenic Myakka River State Park lies along the Myakka River in Sarasota, Florida, only an hour’s drive south of Tampa.