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    St George Island State Park

    4.7 (49 reviews)

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    Entrance about 4 miles from Causeway
    Dave O.

    When traveling to the area this State Park was one of the places we bookmarked to visit. Traveling to a barrier island is always something I look forward too when the opportunity presents itself. Access to St. George Island is via a causeway / bridge, crossing over more than 4 miles of open water which is one of the things that should be enjoyed, everyone should accept that traveling to your destination should always be part of the fun. While most people that commute to or from the mainland are on a mission and although no two days are the same these locals I'd say have tunnel vision and just want to get from point A to point B and could care less about the adventure, they sometimes show frustration when riding your bumper or pulling in and out of their lane while trying to make an illegal pass while folks like me are taking in the view at forty miles an hour. After exiting the bridge take a left at the light and you're about four miles from the entrance to the park, this is where the adventure begins. The road inside the park is lined with giant dunes, as the land mass narrows the water begins to appear. I can imagine that weekends and holidays could be busy but today it's total isolation. The salt grass and pines sway in the breeze which constant, the air is clean and refreshing and the sun warms the white sand that is as fine as powder and squeaks when you walk through it in your bare feet. The waves break close to the shore if you're a shell collector you'll have to chase them as they tumble away from the shore enticing you too venture into the water and grab them before they retreat into the deep duunnn dunnn... duuuunnnn duun... duuunnnnnnnn dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dun dunnnnnnnnnnn dunnnn...

    Love this place!
    M B.

    This place is gorgeous! Star gazing is the best feature of this park for me. The dark sky community makes a huge difference in the amount of visible stars. I finally saw the Milky Way! Beach was not crowded in July 2024. Very clean. Just beautiful

    St George Island State Park
    Bruce K.

    Beaches and a lighthouse, what more could you imagine is perfection. Well, this park also has public restrooms (clean!) and at least one playground with a pickleball court that sits in the shadow of the famous light house. Parking was free when I was here during off season so I couldn't tell you how much it might be - or how much might be available - during high season. Check out the light house. Walk on the beach. Relax! [Review 14671 overall, 171 of 2021, number 1237 in Florida.]

    T H.

    Dale and Jolene, the camp hosts, at the campground are very deserving of a great review and a big thank you. We stayed several days in the site next to them and they were both kind, welcoming and helpful. The sites and bathrooms were very clean and that was greatly appreciated. We wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you for a lovely stay! Tammy was also very kind at the ranger station/check in.

    Justin C.

    Beautiful park! Our go to when avoiding the crowds at the public beach, stinks they dont allow pets/drone usage but totally understandable. The admission price is for the entire day by the way.

    Trout on the beach
    Doug S.

    A great secluded get away place. Plan on a lot of walking , the beaches are more natural than what you see around the developed areas. Fishing is ok.

    Daniela D.

    We decided to visit this beach over any other beaches because my boyfriend used to come here in high school. When we went it was a spontaneous trip and it was absolutely gorgeous. The water was clear, the sand was flat, and it was just beautiful all around. However, if you want a drink, the rum runner was $12!!!! Super expensive but I guess if you're going to live like you're in the Caribbean the prices are alright.

    Sand Electric Mobility Scooter
    Blr R.

    Fantastic electric mobility assisted sand scooters are available for use in the park! Two new mobility scooters at the time this was posted. Lance Kelly was our very happy and helpful ranger and was a pure pleasure to meet! These sand electric scooters have huge balloon tires that allow disabled individuals the ability to drive on the sand along the beach front. A HUGE BENEFIT for those who are unable to walk without assistance! The State of Florida and their highly trained rangers deserve a 5 star rating! Thank you!!! We appreciate all you do!

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    Very clean and quiet. Great place to take the kids. Easy beach access, boat ramp, camp ground, and more! Great place to hang for the day.

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    Clean beaches with stunning views. Natural beauty. We even saw dolphins. Remarkably non-busy for spring break.

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    It's a cool old style light house and a beautiful view definitely worth a visit while on the island

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    Beautiful white sand beach and sparkling clean facility. Please don't ever come here because the best part is the lack of people!!!

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    Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park - If the weather allows, take a boat cruise!

    Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park

    4.6(109 reviews)
    44.5 mi

    We came here for a few hours in early January 2026, but you could easily spend a whole day or 2…read more We like many wanted to see the manatees which are usually here between Nov-March. Unfortunately, the boat rides were sold out because we didn't book in advance. We were able to see 5 or 6 of them from their viewing tower. They were pretty far away but they moved around some for us to get a glimpse. We were also greeted by a river otter who hung out near the dock and had a bigger crowd than the prized manatees. After watching these wonderful creatures, we took a little hike on one of their nature trails. We only did about 3 miles out and back, but the trail goes for about 10 miles round trip. There are no cool waterfall or views of the river on the trail, it's just a nice walk through the woods. Afterwards, we went inside the historic hotel to get vanilla cokes from their soda fountain. The soda fountain has sandwiches, ice cream, and other treats along with a gift shop. Also, in the hotel is a white tablecloth fancy restaurant. Next time I come back I will make an entire day of it with the ladyfriend. Take the boat ride, go on a long hike and then have a nice dinner.

    Another beautiful and peaceful Florida State Park, I've has the privilege to visit a lot of the…read moreSP's in Florida and I'm always amazed at what they have to offer and like all of them this one has plenty of unique features that makes for a great experience. No matter what got you here you'll always discover something new, besides the beautiful kept grounds, you can take a boat tour of the springs or enjoy a meal in the lodge restaurant and even book an overnight stay inside this park now that's really unique - there is a great gift shop in the lodge that is filled with plenty of souvenirs and books filled with the history of this park and the surrounding area. We spent the morning exploring the park and its extensive trail system, it's such a quiet and peaceful place to relax, enjoy a picnic lunch or just sit on one of the beautiful benches and enjoy a nice cup of coffee. I finally got my lifetime park membership while here that allows me to enjoy all the state parks across Florida at no additional charge which I plan to use as often as possible - we did spend a few minutes interacting with a park ranger who was very friendly and gave us some history of this beautiful park this is definitely a place to return to again and again...

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    Falling Waters State Park - Lots of flora and fauna

    Falling Waters State Park

    4.3(63 reviews)
    83.6 mi

    Falling Waters State Park initially felt a bit small when we arrived, but as we continued to…read moreexplore, we quickly realized it was much larger than we first assumed. Our first stop, of course, was the sinkholes and waterfall. While the waterfall itself felt a little underwhelming considering it's described as the highest waterfall in the state, the experience was still quite serene. Hearing the water drop, feeling the cool breeze from the running water, and simply pausing to take it all in made the stop worthwhile. We were a bit disappointed to find that parts of the trail system were closed off, which limited some of our planned exploration. That said, we kept walking and were able to find other trails to enjoy. We ended up wandering around for about two hours, though we know we didn't get to see everything the park has to offer. One of my favorite unexpected features was the dedicated bat habitat area, which was both interesting and unique. Overall, it's a peaceful park with more to discover than meets the eye, and a nice place to spend a couple of hours exploring nature.

    Decent parking and lots of open space. We went when it was cold but it was beautiful and quiet…read more There are sinkholes campsites and clean restrooms and it's not to pricey to go for the day. 5$ for our truck :) not a ton of "hiking" per say but really fun nature trails to keep you busy. Nice little tucked away gem here in Florida .

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