Beach Swimming and Picnicking

Sea Turtles, Shore Birds, Picnic, Gulf of Mexico, Water
Deer Lake State Park

Endangered sea turtles use this beach for nesting each year.

Deer Lake Wildlife Viewing

A short walk down the beach to the west will give you a view of the rare coastal dune lake that the park gets its name from and the endangered shorebird nesting area that is home to least terns and snowy plovers.

Deer Lake Beach

Bring a picnic and swimsuit to relax on the beach and enjoy the seclusion of this magnificent wonder of nature. 

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