The Barnacle Historic State Park
Situated just a 15 minute drive from downtown Miami, The Barnacle Historic State Park provides a throwback to what life was like when most visitors to…
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Terra Ceia Preserve State Park
Despite being just a 25 minute drive from St Petersburg and around 40 minutes from Tampa, Terra Ceia Preserve State Park might as well be half a world…
Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park
If you are the type of person who visits state parks in Florida for the chance to see rare and endangered animal and plant species, then you should…
T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
If you are looking for a beach destination where you can rest, relax and enjoy the wonders of nature, then the T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula…
Suwannee River State Park
‘Way down upon the Suwannee River, Far, far away, There’s where my heart is turning ever, There’s where the old folks stay’.
Written by Stephen…
Stump Pass Beach State Park
Nestled on Charlotte County’s stunning southwest corner, Stump Pass Beach State Park is the perfect destination to get away from it all.
Situated…
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park
[caption id="attachment_33269" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Museum entrance at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC…
St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park
Looking for a place to escape into nature? Then consider a visit to St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park.
Nestled on the Central Atlantic Coast,…
St. Marks River Preserve State Park
When St. Marks River Preserve State Park opened in 2007 it became Florida’s 161st state park.
Situated just 10 miles from Tallahassee, the park…
St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park
[caption id="attachment_33230" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Park sign on the boardwalk at St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park. Photo: Park…
St. Andrews State Park
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Panama City Beach’s Emerald Paradise — 1,200 acres of sugar-white beaches, world-class
snorkeling jetties, and Florida’s gateway…
South Fork State Park
As one of the smaller state parks in Florida, South Fork State Park doesn’t get the plaudits that others do. However, those in the know will tell you…
Skyway Fishing Pier State Park
If you love fishing then the Skyway Fishing Pier State Park has to be high on your bucket list.
Providing a total area of 4.7 miles in which to…
Seabranch Preserve State Park
Park sign at Seabranch Preserve State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Picturesque Seabranch Preserve State Park offers…
Savannas Preserve State Park
Fifteen miles of pristine marsh and wetlands stretch across Florida’s east coast, from Ft. Pierce to Jensen Beach, providing much needed habitat for…
San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve State Park
Cannons from shipwreck at San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve State Park. Photo: Park Facebook Page.
San Pedro Underwater Archaeological…
San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park
[caption id="attachment_33104" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Visitor center at San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA…
San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park
San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park is a breathtaking nature preserve with miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. This…
Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park
[caption id="attachment_33096" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Dock in the water at Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park. Photo: Paul…
River Rise Preserve State Park
[caption id="attachment_33094" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Park sign for west entrance at River Rise Preserve State Park. Photo: Park Facebook…
Ravine Gardens State Park
Bright colorful gardens and structures reminiscent of the mid 1900s can be found halfway between St. Augustine and Gainesville in Palatka, Florida….
Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park
[caption id="attachment_33068" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Entrance to Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0, via…
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
🏆 Official Guide: Price’s Scrub State…
Ponce de Leon Springs State Park
Ponce de Leon Springs State Park in Florida features a beautiful natural spring with
crystal-clear, 68°F water year-round—perfect for swimming…
Perdido Key State Park
Perdido key state park is located along a barrier island in Escambia County, Florida not far from the Alabama border. It’s a picturesque paradise of…
Paynes Creek Historic State Park
[caption id="attachment_32999" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Pathway through the park at Paynes Creek Historic State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA…
Oscar Scherer State Park
Oscar Scherer State Park, located between Sarasota and Venice, is an oasis in the midst of urban life. This beautiful Florida state park, only 70 miles…
Orman House Historic State Park
[caption id="attachment_32989" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] The Orman House in Apalachicola, Florida. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia…
Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park
Park sign at Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
An historic area surrounded by the majestic…
Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park
[caption id="attachment_32903" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Open field at Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0,…
Ochlockonee River State Park
As Florida state parks go, Ochlockonee River State Park is not the biggest. However, its 540-acres are packed with some of the most incredible natural…
O’Leno State Park
[caption id="attachment_32898" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Santa Fe River, looking south from the bridge in O’Leno State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC…
North Peninsula State Park
[caption id="attachment_32896" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] beach access walkway at North Peninsula State Park. Photo: Gamweb, CC BY-SA 3.0, via…
Natural Bridge Battlefield Historic State Park
[caption id="attachment_32894" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Natural Bridge Battlefield Historic State Park sign. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0, via…
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park
[caption id="attachment_32892" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings’ house in Cross Creek. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0, via…
Madison Blue Spring State Park
Florida is blessed with several first-magnitude springs, but none can compare with the one at Madison blue spring state park.
Situated just over an…
Lower Wekiva River Preserve State Park
Looking for a place where nature exists in its purest form? Then a visit to Lower Wekiva River Preserve State Park is a terrific idea!
Situated just…
Long Key State Park
Once a favored tourist hotspot for celebrities, millionaires and US Presidents, Long Key State Park is one of Florida’s most impressive public…
Little Talbot Island State Park
If your ideal getaway involves heading to a place where you can fish, swim and indulge in a range of water sports then Little Talbot Island State Park…
Little Manatee River State Park
For those who want a break within nature there are few better places to go in Florida than Little Manatee River State Park.
Covering 2,433-acres, much…
Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park
Tucked away in an isolated part of the Florida Keys lies the fabulous Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park.
A place full of wonder, it features a…
Letchworth-Love Mounds Archaeological State Park
[caption id="attachment_32835" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Entrance to Letchworth-Love Mounds Archaeological State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA…
Lake Talquin State Park
Need a break from the pace of city life? Then consider a visit to Lake Talquin State Park.
Situated on the craggy bluffs that look out onto the…
Lake Manatee State Park
[caption id="attachment_32828" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Park sign at Lake Manatee State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia…
Lake Kissimmee State Park
For those who enjoy the great outdoors, a trip to Lake Kissimmee State Park should be high on your bucket list.
Home to a dozen natural bodies and…
Lake June-in-Winter Scrub Preserve State Park
[caption id="attachment_32786" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Clouds reflect in the water at Lake June-in-Winter Scrub Preserve State Park. Photo:…
Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological State Park
[caption id="attachment_32784" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Mound 1 at Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological State Park. Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0,…
Lake Griffin State Park
Love nature? Well you are going to want to head on over to Lake Griffin State Park in central Florida for the chance to see the second oldest tree in…
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 Commons
Nestled almost halfway between…
