Florida State Parks

Camping or glamping… why choose when you can do both? Whether you're looking to rough it under the stars or indulge in a cozy yurt, Florida’s parks offer a range of outdoor experiences for every adventurer. What’s your style? *** 📍Photo 1: Myakka River State Park 📍Photo 2:…

🔆 Summertime has arrived!🔆 Can't wait to visit? Check out one of our recently awarded Top 10 beaches for 2025: Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park and St. Andrews State Park. These, like all 175 Florida State Parks and trails, offer experiences and amenities for the whole…

New photo op alert! 📸 The first "Greetings from the Gulf of America" sign is now up at Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park, just in time for Fourth of July! 🇺🇸🎆 It's the perfect selfie spot. Look for more signs coming soon to #FLStateParks along the coast!

Lights💡, Camera📷, Action🎬! The 2025 Florida State Parks Photo Contest has officially begun! Now through Sept. 1, you can share your talents by submitting photos taken this year in one of our state parks for a chance to win prize packages and bragging rights. Each…

Last chance for savings! ⚠️💸 Enter the Exploring Education Sweepstakes by June 30, 2025, for your chance to win a prize package including: -A $1,000 Florida 529 Savings Plan scholarship. -A Florida State Parks Family Annual Entrance Pass. -A Junior Ranger gift pack…

Find your home away from home in the Real Florida — there’s magic waiting at every turn. Whether you're bringing your kayak, your hiking boots or simply your sense of wonder, there's a special spot waiting for you. With accessible campgrounds, cabins and amenities, our parks…

All aboard! Check out this POV from a boat tour @ Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park. ⚓⛵ Tours like this one are available at many parks around the state! Don’t miss this chance to see the natural waterways of Florida from a new perspective. 🖼️This Saturday, June 28,…

Fighting fire with fire 🚒🔥 Tonight, staff at St. Andrews State Park are conducting a 453-acre prescribed burn on Shell Island with authorization from the Florida Forest Service. Prescribed fire is a vital land management tool used for clearing excess vegetation, reduce…

Florida State Parks and the Florida Prepaid College Savings Program are teaming up once again! 🎓🌳 To inspire families to get outdoors, discover nature and prepare for the future, we’ve launched the Exploring Education Sweepstakes for children in eighth grade or under. This…

Things are getting “out of sand” this World Sea Turtle Day! 🌊🐢 Florida State Parks staff spend a lot of time and effort to protect one of the ocean’s best-known inhabitants. Park staff and volunteers known as the “Turtle Patrol” diligently conduct daily nesting surveys from…

✨🎊Congrats to the winners of the 2024 Florida State Parks Photo Contest!🎊✨ What better way to celebrate #NaturePhotographyDay🌳📷 than with the top shots of the year? Pro/Hobbyist - Alligator Sunrise by Deb Skinner (Myakka River State Park) Student - Learning the Ropes by…

Florida State Parks are officially finalists for an unmatched fifth National Gold Medal Award! 🪙🪙🪙🪙🪙 This achievement is only possible thanks to the dedication of our amazing park staff and volunteers. The individuals who make up the Florida Park Service go above and…

We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Lu, the beloved hippo and longtime resident of Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. For over 60 years, Lu touched the lives of millions of visitors with his gentle presence and larger-than-life personality. More…

Happy Earth Day! 🌎 We’re celebrating by giving away limited-edition reusable water bottles—complete with spots for collectible stickers from Florida State Parks! Think of it as your new parks passport. 🏕️ Grab yours by scanning the poster at a refill station in select parks…

🐾Connect to Wild Florida The Florida Panther is a living testament to the importance of the Florida Wildlife Corridor, which includes 75 state parks crucial for preserving their habitat. Let’s ensure the survival of these majestic cats by protecting the corridors they rely on.…

Embrace the beauty of Florida’s parks this March! Whether it’s the tranquil sounds of nature or the vibrant colors of the landscape, there’s inspiration at every turn. Join the many who find their creative spark in the heart of the outdoors! What will YOU create on your next…