Manager's Message
NOTICE: Due to dry conditions in Flagler County, open fires, including campfires, will not be allowed for at least a week. This may be extended if conditions persist. Barbecue and gas grills which are contained may continue to be used.
NOTICE 11/11/08: Last winter storms severely damaged our beach access points. Unfortunately the harsh surf also eroded the dune which prevented making the necessary repairs. A work project is currently in place to replace the old crossovers with 3 access points and 3 overlooks. Engineers are working on the design and permits. Our goal is to have pilings in place prior to the start of sea turtle nesting season in May. We appreciate your patience while the project moves forward.
Cooler days are here, providing the perfect setting for a daytime hike through our beautiful Maritime Hammock. If fishing is more your interest, test your skills by dropping your line in the Intracoastal Waterway and see what bites. Or enjoy the warmer days by taking a leisurely stroll on our pristine beach. We invite you to come out and enjoy this beautiful winter weather while it lasts.
Take note that camping at Gamble Roger’s Memorial State Recreation Area is high in demand. Please make your reservations early. Reservations can be made online at http: www.reserveamerica.com or by phone 1-800-326-3521.
- Barbara Roberts, Park Manager
Welcome to Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach
Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, this windswept park is named for Florida folk singer Gamble Rogers and railroad entrepreneur Henry Flagler. The beach is the most popular feature at this park, where visitors enjoy swimming, sunbathing, or beachcombing. The daily low tide is an ideal time to observe shore birds feeding in tidal ponds; summer months bring sea turtles who lay their eggs in the golden-brown sand. On the Intracoastal Waterway side of the park, picnic pavilions provide a shady place to enjoy a meal. A nature trail winds through a shady coastal forest of scrub oaks and saw palmetto. Boaters and canoeists can launch from a boat ramp on the Intracoastal Waterway. The park's full-facility campground overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and is just a short walk along a boardwalk from the beach. Located in Flagler Beach off Highway A1A.
Contact the Florida Park Service Information Center for general inquiries.
For Information about Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach, please call 386-517-2086.
Get more information on making a reservation.
Hours of Operation
Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.
Driving Directions
From I-95: Whether you are traveling north or south on I-95, take exit 284 (State Road 100). Turn east onto State Road 100 and travel approximately 3 miles till you reach A1A (and the ocean). At the light turn right (south) and travel approximately another 3 miles. The Ranger Station will be located on the drive to your right and our day use beach facilities will be on the left.
From Daytona: Take A1A north to approximately 1 mile north of the Flagler/Volusia County line (approximately 18 miles)The Ranger Station will be located on the drive to your left and our day use beach facilities will be to your right.
From Ormond Beach: Take West Granada (40) east, across the Halifax River, to A1A. Turn left (north) on A1A and travel approximately 11 miles (1 mile north of the Flagler/Volusia County line). The Ranger Station will be located on the drive to your left and our day use beach facilities will be to your right.
From Palm Coast: Take Palm Coast Parkway east across the Intercoastal Waterway (toll bridge) to A1A. Turn left (south) on A1A and travel approximately 11 miles. The park is located on A1A. The Ranger Station will be on the drive to your right and our day use beach facilities will be to your left.
Avoid the toll: Take Palm Coast parkway east to Colbert Lane. Turn right (south) on Colbert Lane and travel approximately 7 miles to SR 100. Turn left (east) on SR 100 and travel approximately 1.5 miles to A1A. Turn right on A1A and travel about 3 miles. The Ranger Station will be located on the drive to your right and our day use beach facilities will be to your left.
From St. Augustine: Take A1A south for approximately 32 miles to SR 100. Continue straight through the light and travel approximately another 3 miles to the park. The Ranger Station will be located on the drive on your right and our day use beach facilities will be located on your left.
Park Fees
Admission Fees - $4.00 per vehicle for up to 8 people
Vehicle (1 person): $3.00 per vehicle
Pedestrian/Biker: $1.00 per person
Boater: $4.00 per boat
Pedestrians, Bicyclists, Extra Passengers, Passengers In Vehicles With Holder of Annual Individual Entrance Permit - Admission Fee $1.00
Camping Fee
All Year: $23.00 plus tax
Pavilion Rentals: $30.00 plus tax.
Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach
3100 South A1A
Flagler Beach, Florida 32136
Phone: 386-517-2086
Fax: Contact Park for Number
