The park is such a hidden treasure. I've been to many state parks and some have basic amenities but…read morethis park has it all (in regard to trails and things to do). Beautiful scenery, historic monuments, charming beach area, clean restrooms, and a unique eclectic onsite store.

At one time, this used to be a very nice park to come for a family picnic and perhaps a kayak ride…read moreon the river. Now, they have eliminated the grills from the family picnic areas. There are very large grills at the pavilions and grills out family picnic areas that are not near the water and do not have views. The picnic area we had to settle on was in a Sandy clearing with too much sun. The grill could not be turned to adjust the flow of smoke. We drove 40 minutes to get here and paid the five dollar entry fee thinking that we would get the same thing we got last time we were here... Unfortunately, even though the picnic tables are new, they are filthy too sunny and little compensation for the lack of grills and views. It is a real shame. They have bathroom facilities, boat, launch facilities, and so many other nice things, and they choose to eliminate the grills.

We loved our experience with Captain Jeff! He was extremely patient with our boys and obviously…read moreknowledgeable. We can't wait to do it again next year!

Best day of fishing all year. Gigantic red fish, good fight, great time. Captain Jeff is very…read moreknowledgeable and tons of fun. Seriously recommended for big fish.

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!

Great park that you can take your dog to. This is the Northeast side of the bridge and is one of…read morethe 4 parks on each corner of the bridge. Dogs are welcome here so watch your step. I used to have a dog that loved the water and this was a great park to bring him and let him play fetch in the water. The playground is OK but small. The small boat ramp is really for canoes, kayaks or paddleboards. If you have a boat on a trailer go over the bridge to the Southwest park.

Nice, quiet peaceful park to walk. Lots of boats out to see and a kids playground as wellread more

River Bend Nature Park is a nice little oasis of nature on a predominantly industrial area. I was,…read morein fact, on my way to a business meeting in an indpark when I came across it. It appears to be more geared towards mountain bike riding, though it has a pavilion and a children's playground there. It also has a building with bathrooms. All in all, this is a nice park.

Ok, maybe this was my fault, but I google searched for a bike trail nearby and this popped up. It…read morewas a very intense Mountain Bike park! If that is what you are looking for then this is your place! If you are looking for a relaxing one level bike trail, this is not your place! I will say, it's very well maintained, and looked like the bikers were having fun.

This is a cool pier to sit out and relax on, the spectator fee is free so no need to whip out the…read morewallet for an evening on the pier, unless you want to fish. There is a store directly on the pier to rent fishing gear and get bait and there is also a restaurant on the pier that you can get a cocktail from and just relax. The atmosphere was so nice! I will be going back

Nice pier. We didn't fish because no one was catching. But it was beautiful. Wish there was a…read morewalkway besides going through restaurant.

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.

Horrible charter! Stay away! The other reviews must not have anything to compare it to. The man…read moreWaits until we're a couple miles out to tell us his toilet is broke we have to use a bucket. Very small boat. Very filthy. I've been on a lot of charters and this one was by far the worst. And I've never had a bad one until now. I called the Coast Guard and they told me this boat is not certificated so they don't have a lot of regulations. I guess I've always been lucky and had great ones but I know now to ask two questions. Are you certified through the Coast Guard and do you have a restroom!

Captain Dave and his fishing charter was amazing. He was very professional but down to earth. He…read moretold us stories about his experiences and taught us about the fish we were trying to catch, as well as other fish in the area. It was great to hear about the history of particular catch limits, etc. Good quality equipment. Caught fish right away. He gave us advice to help us catch more fish. Made sure to follow all fishing regulations. Gave us advice on how to cook fish caught. Worth every penny. Will be a fishing trip my husband and I won't ever forget.