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Manager's Message

Come out and explore some of North Florida’s remaining natural areas by visiting Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park. Pumpkin Hill offers visitors recreational opportunities to refresh the mind and spirit. With over 4,000 acres of upland park, visitors can hike or bike the trails, canoe or kayak the creeks or bring their own horses and ride some of the few remaining trails available to the equestrian community. Enjoy the solitude, enjoy the wildlife, enjoy the beauty...enjoy "the Real Florida" at Pumpkin Hill.

- Robert Joseph, Park Manager

Welcome to Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park

East of Jacksonville's skyscrapers and west of the beaches, this state park protects one of the largest contiguous areas of coastal uplands remaining in Duval County. The uplands protect the water quality of the Nassau and St. Johns rivers, ensuring the survival of aquatic plants and animals, and providing an important refuge for birds. Wildlife is abundant and ranges from the threatened American alligator to the endangered wood stork. Equestrians, hikers, and off-road bicyclists can explore five miles of multi-use trails that wind through the park's many different natural communities. The park has a canoe/kayak launch accessible by a 500 foot portage to the marshes. Located off I-95 or 9A, head east on Heckscher Drive. Turn north on New Berlin Road, then east on Cedar Point Drive. Turn north on Pumpkin Hill Road. Trailhead parking is approximately one mile on the left.

We welcome you to visit all seven of the parks which collectively comprise Talbot Islands State Parks: Amelia Island State Park, George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier State Park, Little Talbot Island State Park, Fort George Island Cultural State Park, Yellow Bluff Fort Historic State Park and Big Talbot Island State Park.

Contact the Florida Park Service Information Center for general inquiries.
For Information about Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park, please call 904-696-5980.

Hours of Operation

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

Driving Directions

From I-95 or 9A, exit Heckscher Drive east. Turn north on New Berlin and then east on Cedar Point Road. Continue on Cedar Point Road approximately 10 miles and turn north on Pumpkin Hill Road. The parking area for the main trailhead will be on the left side of the road. Further up on the right is the kayak hand-launch area.