Paddling at Dunns Creek

Dunns Creek State Park

6,200 acres of pristine land and water south of a sharp bend in the St. Johns River

Hours

8 a.m. until sunset, 365 days a year

Fees

$4 to $5 per vehicle

See all fees

Location

320 Sisco Road
Pomona Park FL 32181

Get directions

Contact Info

386-329-3721

Welcome to Dunns Creek State Park

Located south of a sharp bend in the St. Johns River, more than 6,200 acres of natural communities are represented in Dunns Creek State Park.

Pay Online, Single-Use Day Pass

These natural communities include sandhills covered with longleaf pines, wiregrass and sand pine scrub. These protect several endangered and threatened species such as the gopher tortoise, fox squirrels and other native animals.

The main entrance to the park is located at 320 Sisco Road. Visitors can drive or hike down the main park drive, viewing the amazing natural communities and abundant wildlife.

At the end of the main drive, you will find access to Dunns Creek; an ADA compliant fishing platform and floating canoe launch; restroom facilities; and a parking area.

A second entrance to the park, located just off of U.S. 17, north of Pomona Park, includes marked trails and a picnic area. The 1.5-mile yellow hiking and bicycling trail takes visitors to the pristine waters of Blue Pond.

Looking for more outdoor adventure while you are in the area? Explore one of our neighboring parks: Ravine Gardens State Park, Palatka to St. Augustine Trail, Rodman Recreation Area and Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway.

Plan Your Visit

A woman stands in front of a large pavilion.
Learn

Manager's Message

Have you been out to see our new fishing dock? Visitors have ample parking, a restroom, a fishing platform and an accessible floating canoe/kayak launch.
Four kayaks are in the water with trees in the background.
Learn

Paddling on Dunns Creek

At Dunns Creek State Park, paddlers can launch their kayaks into the park's namesake Dunns Creek and paddle the 6-mile-long deep creek linking the St. Johns River to Crescent Lake.
Annual Pass displayed over water and sky.
Learn

Florida State Parks Annual Pass

Annual entrance passes can be purchased at all park ranger stations and museums. If you require immediate use of your pass, this is the best option. Passes can be purchased during regular business hours 365 days a year.

Experiences

Bicycling
Bicycling
Fishing
Fishing
Geo-Seeking
Geo-Seeking
Hiking
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Horseback Riding
Paddling
Paddling
Picnicking
Picnicking
Wildlife Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

Amenities

Accessible Amenities
Accessible Amenities
Canoe Kayak Launch
Canoe Kayak Launch
Equestrian Trail
Equestrian Trail
Nature Trail
Nature Trail
Parking
Parking
Pets
Pets
Picnic Pavilion
Picnic Pavilion
Restroom Facilities
Restroom Facilities

Dunns Creek State Park Photo Gallery

Horseback Riding at Dunns Creek
Paddling at Dunns Creek
Dunns Creek State Park
Fox Squirel at Dunns Creek
Group Hiking at Dunns Creek
Trail at Dunns Creek State Park
Kayak
Prescribed Burn at Dunns Creek
A green shrub with purple flowers.
Learn

Rare and Endangered Etoniah False Rosemary

Dunns Creek State Park is home to a rare and endangered shrub that is known to exist only in Putnam County.
Prescribed Fire at Dunns Creek
Learn

Prescribed Fire at Dunns Creek

Prescribed fire is vital in the restoration and protection of the natural communities found at Dunns Creek State Park. A majority of the park's 6,300 acres are fire dependent and rely on fire for health and growth.

People Make the Parks

A man stands in uniform in front of a row of trees.

Staff Spotlight

Assistant Park Manager Justin Flinchum is proud to be a part of an organization that helps preserve and restore lands for future generations.
A woman in a blue shirt stands in front of a table with papers on it.

Volunteer Spotlight

For Joy, it is easy to contribute to her favorite park. She loves the natural resources of her home state of Florida and enjoys the variety of administrative aspects.
Friends of Dunns Creek

Friends of Dunns Creek State Park

Friends groups meet the critical needs of individual parks and the system of state parks. They share one thing in common – passion for parks.

Park Map

More Places You Might Like

See all parks
Fairchild Oak at Bulow Creek

Bulow Creek State Park

Bulow Creek protects nearly 5,600 acres, more than 1,500 of which are submerged lands. The reigning tree of the park is the Fairchild Oak, one of the largest live oak trees in the South.

3351 Old Dixie Highway
Ormond Beach FL 32174

Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park

Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park

The 150 acres of Bulow Plantation Ruins stand as a monument to the rise and fall of sugar plantations in East Florida. In 1836, the Second Seminole War swept away the prosperous Bulow Plantation.

3501 Old Kings Road
Flagler Beach FL 32136

Bridge at Cross Florida Greenway

Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway

Occupying more than 70,000 acres of land formerly known as the Cross Florida Barge Canal, the Greenway is a 110-mile linear park that is more than a mile wide in places. It hosts more than 300 miles of trails of all types — paddling, hiking, mountain biking, equestrian and paved multi-use.

8282 S.E. Highway 314
Ocala FL 34470