State Parks
| Provider Name | Provider Description | Category Description | Address | City | Location Description | Location Phone | Contact | Contact Phone | Provider Phone | Provider EMail | Provider URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Edward Ball) Wakulla Springs State Park | Glass-bottom and river-boat tours, crystal clear natural springs, swimming, high dive, lifeguard, restrooms, picnic tables/grills, trails, lodge built in 1937, and fine dining; Fee | 550 Wakulla Park Dr | Wakulla | Located 14 miles south of Tallahassee on State Rd 267 and the intersection of State Rd 61 | 850-561-7276 | www.floridastateparks.org/wakullasprings | |||||
| Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park | Features a 1930s home and impressive gardens of NY financier Alfred B. Maclay; Nature trails, swimming at Lake Hall, fishing, picnic tables/grills, and playground | 3540 Thomasville Rd | 850-487-4556 | ||||||||
| Camp Helen State Park | Swimming, beachcombing, nature study, hiking and both freshwater and saltwater fishing | 23937 Panama City Beach Pkwy | Panama City Beach | W of PC Beach on US 98-W end of Lake Powell Bridge | 1-850-233-5059 | ||||||
| Deer Lake State Park | Boardwalk across the dunes offers easy access to the beach where visitors can picnic, swim, and fish | 6721 E. County Rd, 30A | Santa Rosa Beach | 850-267-8300 | |||||||
| Dr. Julian G. Bruce, St. George Island State Park | Offers miles of unspoiled sandy white beaches, beautiful dunes, swimming, fishing, camping, nature trails, restrooms/showers, picnic tables/shelters, and grills; There is a boat ramp, full camping, and primitive camping; Park hours are from 8am to sunset and there is a small FEE | 78 miles SW of Tallahassee, off Hwy 98, and over the bridge | 1-850-927-2111 | ||||||||
| Econfina River State Park | Explore nine miles of wooded trails on foot, bicycle or horseback, or drift along the river in a kayak, canoe, or boat; Includes picnic facilities; Equestrians must register with the park office prior to using a trail | 4741 Econfina River Rd | Lamont | Located in Taylor Co at the end of State Rd 14 | 922-6007 | ||||||
| Eden Gardens State Park | Guided tours of the house are available hourly Thurs. through Mon., (including holidays); Visitors can enjoy the grounds, gardens, and picnic areas daily from 8am to sunset | 181 Eden Garden Rd | Santa Rosa Beach | 1-850-231-4214 | |||||||
| Falling Waters State Park | Offers camping facilities, picnic areas with grills and tables, three self-guided trails, a seasonal water fall, and swimming in Falling Waters lake | 1130 State Park Rd | Chipley | 1-850-638-6130 | |||||||
| Florida Caverns State Park | Caves contain dazzling formations of stalactites, stalagmites, and other geological features; Guided cavern tours daily (except Tues and Wed and Thanksgiving and Christmas) from 9am-4:30pm; Offers an audio-visual program; In addition to the caves, guests can enjoy camping, swimming, fishing, picnicking, canoeing, boating, hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, and a nine-hole golf course; Fee | 3345 Caverns Rd | Marianna | North of Marianna on State Rd. 166 | 1-850-482-9598 | ||||||
| Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Recreation and Parks | Offers brochures of state parks and a guide of services and attractions in Florida State Parks; For more information on fees and family passes visit, http://www.floridastateparks.org/information/fees.cfm | 3900 Commonwealth Dr | 245-2157 | www.floridastateparks.org or www.dep.state.fl.us | |||||||
| Florida Division of Forestry | The best way to learn about a state forest is to experience it first hand. Improve your level of physical fitness at your own rate. Experience the beauty of Florida's State Forests. Feel the pride of accomplishment. To learn more about this fun family program visit http://www.fl-dof.com/forest_recreation/trailwalker_index.html | 3125 Conner Blvd., C-25 | Lorna Radcliff, Public Info/Marketing Specialist | 414-0871 | |||||||
| Forest Capital Museum State Park | Exhibits feature a “Cracker Homestead” authentic settler’s farm built in 1863; Group tours available with advance notice; Also offers the Florida Forest Festival annually in October; Fee | 204 Forest Park Dr | Perry | 1-850-584-3227 | |||||||
| John Gorrie Museum State Park | Dedicated to the physician and inventor of a cooling system for his yellow fever patients which led to today’s modern refrigeration/air conditioning; FEE | 46 6th St | Apalachicola | historic Apalachicola, FL | 1-850-653- 9347 | 1-850-653- 9347 | |||||
| Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological State Park | Guided tours and interpretive programs are available with two weeks advance notice | 3600 Indian Mounds Rd | N. Monroe St to Crowder Rd, then Indian Mounds Rd | 922-6007 | |||||||
| Lake Talquin State Park (River Bluff Picnic Area) | Extensive picnic area with pavilions plus fishing, nature walks, and boating; Fee | 14850 Jack Vause Landing Rd | 15 miles west of Tallahassee on State Rd 20 | 922-6007 | |||||||
| Letchworth Mounds | Nature trail, picnic area at the site of Florida’s tallest Native American Ceremonial Mound | 4500 Sunray Rd S. | 15 miles E of TLH on US 90 at the end of Sunray Rd S | 922-6007 | |||||||
| Natural Bridge Battlefield Historic State Park | Confederate soldiers prevented Union troops from reaching the only Southern capital east of the Mississippi not captured during the Civil War; Annual reenactment in March; Fee | 7502 Natural Bridge Rd | 6 miles east of Woodville off State Rd 363 | 922-6007 | |||||||
| Ochlockonee River State Park | Camping, fishing, and outdoor recreation along the shores of the Ochlockonee River | 429 State Park Rd. | located 42 miles southwest of Tallahassee on U.S. highway 319 | 962-2771 | |||||||
| Orman House | Built in 1838 by Thomas Orman, this antebellum home overlooks the Apalachicola River; Hrs: Th-M, 9am to 5pm, closed 12pm-1pm; Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day; Guided tours offered hourly; FEE | 177 5th St. | Apalachicola | located in Apalachicola, off U.S. 98 in the downtown historical section | 1-850-653-1209 | ||||||
| Perdido Key State Park | A favorite destination for swimmers, sunbathers, and surf fishers. Boardwalk access to beach with covered picnic tables | 12301 Gulf Beach Hwy | Pensacola | Located 15 miles SW of Pensacola off State Rd 292 | 1-850-492-1595 | ||||||
| Ponce De Leon Springs State Park | Two self-guided nature trails; Rangers also conduct seasonal guided walks upon request; Picnic areas with grills and pavilions available | 2860 Ponce De Leon Springs Rd | Ponce De Leon | located 1/2 mile south of U.S. 90 on County Rd 181A | 1-850-836-4281 | ||||||
| San Marcos De Apalache Historic State Park | History dates back to the early 1500s; Museum contains exhibits and artifacts covering the area's history, a nature trail through historic fortification ruins, and a visitor's center; Open M-Th, 9am-5pm; Guided tours available with two weeks advance notice; $2.00 Fee; Offers picknicking area | 148 Old Fort Rd | St. Marks | 922-6007 | www.floridastateparks.org/sanmarcos | ||||||
| St. Joseph Peninsula State Park | Ranked one of the top 20 beaches in the nation; Excellent bird-watching, camping, and boating | 8899 Cape San Blas Rd | Port St. Joe | Hwy 98 to St. Rd 30-A or Co. Rd 30 to Co. Rd 30-E | 227-1327 | ||||||
| St. Marks River State Park | Multiuse park with canoeing, hiking, biking, and horseback riding; Free | 11950 Tram Rd | 922-6007 | 922-6007 | |||||||
| Tallahassee Historic Railroad Trail State Park/St. Marks | Sixteen-mile paved trail borders the Apalachicola National Forest and leads to Gulf of Mexico; 7.5 miles of off-road bike trails | just south of TLH on US 319 and State Rd 363 | 1-850-245-2081 | ||||||||
| Three Rivers State Park | Camping, fishing, and picnicking at site framed by Chattahoochee, Flint and Apalachicola Rivers, and Lake Seminole | 7908 Three Rivers Park Rd | Sneads | 1-850-482-9006 | |||||||
| Topsail Hill Preserve State Park | Visitors may bike, walk, or enjoy a quick ride to the beach on our timely tram service to swim, fish, sunbathe, or beachcomb. A full-facility campground features a swimming pool and shuffleboard courts. Furnished bungalows are available for daily and weekly stays. A camp store offers a variety of camping items, as well as snacks and drinks | 7525 W. Scenic Highway 30A | Santa Rosa Beach | located in Santa Rosa Beach on Route 30A, one mile off U.S. 98 | 850-267-8330 | ||||||
| Torreya State Park | Appalachian-like park with rugged bluffs and ravines overlooking the Apalachicola River; Hiking and camping; Guided tours of restored Gregory House (an 1840s restored cotton-planters mansion) are available; FEE | 2576 NW Torreya Park Rd | Bristol | Located on State Road 1641, off State Road 12, between Bristol and Greensboro | 1-850-643-2674 | ||||||
| Yellow River Marsh Preserve State Park | Nearly 20 rare and endangered species of plants and animals make their home along the Bay and its wet prairies, dome swamps, and flat woods; Perfect for photographers and nature lovers | 7720 Deaton Bridge Rd | Holt | 1-850-983-5363 |