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Park sign for west entrance at River Rise Preserve State Park

River Rise Preserve State Park

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

Courtyard at Ravine Gardens State Park

Ravine Gardens State Park

✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 Bright colorful gardens and structures reminiscent of the mid

trail through the woods at Price’s Scrub State Park

Price’s Scrub State Park

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 spring at Ponce de Leon Springs State Park being shaded by trees on a sunny day

Ponce de Leon Springs State Park

✓ Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 Ponce de Leon Springs State Park in Florida

Waves crashing against the shore at Perdido Key State Park

Perdido Key State Park

✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 Perdido key state park is located along a barrier

Pathway through the park at Paynes Creek Historic State Park

Paynes Creek Historic State Park

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

Hiking trail at Oscar Scherer State Park

Oscar Scherer State Park

✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 Oscar Scherer State Park, located between Sarasota and Venice,

The Orman House in Apalachicola, Florida.

Orman House Historic State Park

✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 Orman House Historic State Park features a majestic 19th

ripples in the water at a pond at Ochlockonee River State Park

Ochlockonee River State Park

✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 As Florida state parks go, Ochlockonee River State Park

Santa Fe River, looking south from the bridge in O'Leno State Park.

O’Leno State Park

✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 Established in 1935, O’leno State Park is one of

beach access walkway at North Peninsula State Park

North Peninsula State Park

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

Springs at Madison Blue Spring State Park at sunset

Madison Blue Spring State Park

✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 Florida is blessed with several first-magnitude springs, but none

trees on the beach at Long Key State Park

Long Key State Park

✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 Once a favored tourist hotspot for celebrities, millionaires and

Palm trees on the beach at Little Talbot Island State Park

Little Talbot Island State Park

✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 If your ideal getaway involves heading to a place

Little Manatee River through the trees at Little Manatee River State Park

Little Manatee River State Park

✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 For those who want a break within nature there

couple kayaking at Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park

Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park

✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 Tucked away in an isolated part of the Florida

sunset over the water at Lake Talquin State Park

Lake Talquin State Park

✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 Need a break from the pace of city life?

Park sign at Lake Manatee State Park

Lake Manatee State Park

✓ Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 If the pace of life in Tampa or

dirt road through Lake Kissimmee State Park

Lake Kissimmee State Park

✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 For those who enjoy the great outdoors, a trip

lake griffin behind hanging tree moss at Lake Griffin State Park

Lake Griffin State Park

✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 Love nature? Well you are going to want to

View of the springs at Lafayette Blue Springs State Park from above

Lafayette Blue Springs State Park

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

wooden bridge behind an oak tree at Koreshan State Park

Koreshan State Park

🏛️ Trusted Guide to Florida’s Most Unusual Park – Updated 2025 A Utopian Colony Frozen in Time Hidden in the

sunset behind palm trees at Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park

Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park

✓ Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 Sitting on over 54,000 breathtaking acres of pristine

Front of the museum at John Gorrie Museum State Park

John Gorrie Museum State Park

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

clouds above the ocean at John D. MacArthur Beach State Park

John D. MacArthur Beach State Park

✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 Boasting a diverse mix of tropical and coastal hammocks,

park sign at Hugh Taylor Birch State Park

Hugh Taylor Birch State Park

✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 Nestled right in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, Hugh

panther walking at a state park in florida

Haw Creek Preserve State Park

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

man fishing at Hontoon Island State Park

Hontoon Island State Park

✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 Located on the St. Johns River, Hontoon Island State

boardwalk through the trees at Highlands Hammock State Park

Highlands Hammock State Park

✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated March 2026 Highlands Hammock State Park is one of Florida’s oldest

A lighthouse stands atop a sand dune in a State Park.

Gasparilla Island State Park

✓ Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 If you are really looking for somewhere to

Mansion at Gamble Plantation Historic State Park

Gamble Plantation Historic State Park

✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 Nestled on the scenic banks of the Manatee River

aerial view of the beach at Fort Pierce Inlet State Park

Fort Pierce Inlet State Park

✓ Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 Discover pristine white sandy beaches along an Atlantic

marshes at Fort Mose Historic State Park

Fort Mose Historic State Park

✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 Take a step back in time to the early

Old military road in Fort Cooper State Park

Fort Cooper State Park

✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 Old military road in Fort cooper state park. Photo:

Museum building at Forest Capital Museum State Park

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

View of the Amelia River from Fernandina Plaza Historic State Park

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

Park sign and entrance at Faver-Dykes State Park

Faver-Dykes State Park

✓Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 Picturesque Faver-Dykes State Park lies along Pellicer Creek just

People swimming in the spring at Fanning Springs State Park

Fanning Springs State Park

✓ Verified by America’s State Parks Editorial Team – Updated February 2026 A beautiful clear spring lies near the expansive

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