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This is a picture of North Peninsula's shoreline through the sea oats.

Manager's Message

This time of year requires extra care and caution when visiting state parks. With the arrival of warm weather and warmer water comes a flurry of wildlife activity. We encourage you to use safe boating and fishing practices as manatees and their young will be present from time to time throughout the park’s water system.

May 1st kicks off the sea turtle nesting season. Please use caution when on the beach. Pay close attention when laying your towels or blankets, beach umbrellas, coolers, fishing poles, etc. in the sand. Sea turtle nests are very delicate and should not be disturbed. Also keep an eye out for nesting and resting shore birds when out on the beach. Many threatened or endangered species of bird, such as least terns, black skimmers, and the Florida scrub-jay utilize the park as nesting grounds. Birds may also be resting in large groups. While many people enjoy the wildlife on the beach, it is a necessity that we give them plenty of space, a wide birth, and the quiet undisturbed respect they deserve.

By all means, come out, enjoy the weather and the environment. We ask you also to observe the state park rules and boundaries by not bringing your pets on our beach. After sunset please refrain from using lights on the beach. Also, keep an eye on the weather. Thunderstorms in Florida can arise very quickly and the lightning can be extremely dangerous. We want all of you to be aware that one should exercise a little more caution now that the warmer months and more beautiful weather have arrived.

- Barbara Roberts, Park Manager

Welcome to North Peninsula

More than two miles of beautiful, unspoiled Atlantic beaches beckon visitors to this park. Across State Road A1A, this Florida haven shelters rare creatures such as Florida scrub-jays, indigo snakes, and gopher tortoises. Visitors can spend the afternoon swimming, sunning at the beach, or surf fishing. Bird-watchers will enjoy spotting the native and migratory species seen in this park. Located on State Road A1A four miles south of Flagler Beach.
NOTE: There is no mail delivery to this park. All mail delivery is through Gamble Rogers Memorial SRA @ Flagler Beach.

Contact the Florida Park Service Information Center for general inquiries.
For Information about North Peninsula, please call (386) 517-2086.

Hours of Operation

Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.

Driving Directions

Coming from the north, I-95 exit #284, turn left off exit and proceed east 3 miles to A1A, turn right and proceed 5 1/2 miles to Highbridge Road and turn right. Smith Creek Landing's entrance is about 500 yards west on Highbridge. Coming from the south, I-95 exit #268, turn right off exit and proceed east 5 miles to A1A, turn left and go 8 1/2 miles to Highbridge Road and turn left and proceed about 500 yards to entrance.