Not to crowded nice beach with facility's.State park entrance fee $5.00 worth every penny.Plenty of…read moreparking with easy access ramp.

Gamble Rogers State Park is another gem in the crown that is Flagler Beach, Florida. My family and…read moreI finally had a chance to spend some time here today, and we really enjoyed it! The park is actually split in two - divided by picturesque Florida Highway A1A (a gem in itself). The ocean side has a honor system pay box where you deposit $5 for the day, and place a numbered stub on your dashboard. The Intracoastal side has a ranger station, staffed by very friendly and informative park rangers. We ended up picking up a yearly family pass for $120. This allows up to eight people to access any of Florida's 175 State Parks. Gamble Rogers is immaculately clean and well-maintained. The picnic areas on the Intracoastal side are particularly nice! The boat ramp and kayak launching areas are very nice as well. Bathrooms were impeccably tidy - something that's always appreciated! We spent some time walking on the Joe Kenner Nature trail, and saw lots of wildlife. There are many campsites here (on both sides). We did not check out these areas because the roads were marked "for registered campers only." My only disappointment was that the beachside public walkover to the beach itself was closed - presumably due to storm damage. Hopefully this gets opened soon, as the only was to access the Gamble Rogers SP Beach would be to utilize one of the several walkovers in the beachside campground (not sure if this is allowed - will ask next time I'm there). Can't wait to go back - a super-nice State Park that is only a few minutes from my home.

I've paddled the Emerald Cut a few times now. Initially I didn't like the idea of paying to launch…read moremy own paddleboard. However, it's only $10 now that I have my own life jacket (saving me additional cost of $5 to use one of theirs, as required). Well worth the low cost for some soul-enriching, communing with nature. I have never made a reservation. I normally arrive around 10:30, most recently on a Friday. Parked for free on Baptist Camp Rd. Just a bit of a walk from there with my inflated paddleboard, but I don't mind the extra exercise. You can unload your stuff closer, if preferable. There are port-a-potties available. You can count on there being a line in the check-in office. Various recreation supplies are available there for purchase. The process moves reasonably enough. A reservation will guarantee your entrance, however, and possibly aide quicker personal info collection. I always plan to do the Emerald Cut in roughly 3 hours round-trip, allowing myself several stops to enjoy the surroundings. You do run into (quite literally at times) novice paddlers along the way, which can be a bit tricky, yet not a real nuisance for me. In general, there's friendliness along the waterway. Slighty rowdy, party vibes in some spots, but also opportunities for solace and zen in various nooks. Encountering wildlife, fragrant elderberry, and other captivating flora along this stretch is always gratifying. It's a popular recreation destination for good reason.

This is one of the most beautiful places in Florida! Highly recommend visiting at least once. Being…read morelocal, I've visited a number of times. A few things knock the stars down: - The amount of rules/ regulations is a downside. There are more than any other river we've visited in Florida. It's nerve wracking to make sure you're following every new rule. - Launching and landing at the dock is stressful. It feels rushed and disorganized. - The bathroom situation is DIRE. They have a few porta potties but they're pretty gross. - I've found some of the staff intimidating/ borderline rude. There are a lot of newbies to kayaking/ paddleboarding so patience is a virtue at busy times! It's a hard paddle up stream and coming back it can be easy to lose control around the corners. There are a few spots to be cautious of other paddlers. With that said, it's really stunning. They keep the area very clean and there are a lot of spots to pull off to the side to enjoy the view. I've never done a guided tour, but I've heard they're really well done!

Absolutely stunning spot for spending a nice day strolling around the gardens and learning the…read morehistory of this area. They allow fishing, and we met a couple of characters today for sure. Artists were painting and creating their masterpieces as well. Azaleas are in bloom and the roses will be very soon. Love this spot for a photo shoot or they also do weddings here as well. Worth the drive from any direction!

Absolutely beautiful gardens, easy walking paths, restored greenhouse house with plants for sale…read morewith helpful volunteers with garden tips. Clean and accessible bathrooms.

The school has taken complete control over this recreation center. I desperately wish something…read morecould be done to restore this beautiful place. It has a beautiful Olympic sized pool, sauna, kiddie pool and decent sized gym. In addition, there are also several tennis courts behind the pool. They could easily convert to the popular pickle ball and increase some much needed revenue! Theres also an indoor fitness room that can hold large fitness classes. The school board needs to entertain the idea to let a professional organization/gym fully run this to it's potential. Look at Anastasia Fitness in St Augustine. They have a smaller location and they are thriving with memberships. They too have a pool and outdoor gym (potential at Belle Terre) Many exercise enthusiasts prefer to be in the sun while exercising!!!!! Someone on the school board-please make resolutions and let's not see this beautiful place be destroyed or closed permanently! This place was gifted by ITT many many years ago as a gift to the community and it's not being used as such. Extremely Disappointing!!!

Nice clean pool and facilities. Some areas are a bit dated and weathered, but they do a pretty…read moregood job keeping things clean. My son swims here with the Flagler Fluid Swim Team, so I am here several times per week. We appreciate the opportunity to swim here! Thanks!

Such amazing features this park has for the Palm Coast area. We made this a small stop on our way…read moresouth and my toddler LOVED it! Has a good amount of restrooms, doggie park area and shade for everyone to enjoy.

We love coming out here! Especially when family is in town and we want the kids to get out some…read moreenergy! The splash park is such an added bonus for those hot Florida days!! Make sure to bring big pieces of cardboard for the kids to slide down the hill! So random-but so much fun!!

I was there to paddle around- rented a kayak while water levels were low and others were fishing…read more Process was simple, online waiver to complete, shop smells of bait because it's a bait shop! Received some directions on where i could go see wildlife and had a couple of hours of really nice solitude followed. Thanks

From the owner: We carry both Live and Frozen Bait. All your tackle for inshore fishing and for surf fishing…read moreavailable. We have a variety of lures both soft plastics and hard baits. All the accessories you will need to get hooked up from hooks, cast nets, pliers, batteries , weights, pre rigged tackle, knives etc. We also have cold drinks , chips , ice cream , and candy to keep you going while you are fishing! We have multiple single and tandem kayaks for your adventure on the water. Most renters will do multiple hours ( 3 hours is the most popular) , after your first hour fee each additional hour is only $10. It’s not uncommon to see a variety of wildlife while on your trip including dolphins, manatees, gators, a variety of local and migratory birds, wild boar, and whitetail deer among many other wildlife animals. We are surrounded by a maze of mangroves throughout a variety of state parks and wetlands, its truly a sacred part of old Florida that everyone should come experience ! Whether your fishing or just kayaking around for recreation, this is the place to come and go out, you will certainly enjoy it!

Got a surprise treat form my aunt for a boat day. She rented a pontoon boat for half day and I…read moredidn't know what to expect. Pontoon boats was never my vibe but being on the water is something we enjoy. When we got to the park to pick up the boat we were greeted by Drew on the water. He's a nice guy and very helpful. He made sure everything was set up for us to ride and we felt confident with our rental. He shared with us our options where we could ride and recommended a great spot for us to drop anchor and swim. Spent 4 hours on the water and it was awesome! We swam and just hung on the boat. The kids had a blast jumping off the back of the boat into the water. Pick up and drop off was really simple. We were a group of 10 and we all felt comfortable and had plenty of room on the boat. On our ride we saw dolphins, manatees and deer. When we dropped anchor, we saw fish and crabs on the beach. As a plus the kids enjoyed driving the boat with me. I know the memories will last forever with the kids and myself. If you never drove a boat it is simple to drive. Well worth the experience and look forward to future rentals!

What a great locally owned business! We went on a 2 hour sunset cruise, and Captain Dru pointed…read moreout lots of local wildlife and landmarks. I highly recommend them for a fun evening on the water.