Jonathan Dickinson State Park

Know Before You Go

Trapper Nelson's Interpretive Site: Beginning Tuesday, May 31, the interpretive site will be open Thursday through Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Concession Closure: The park's concession store will be closed for annual maintenance from Monday through Friday, Sept. 19-23 and 26-30. Boat tours, concessions and rentals will not be available during this time. For additional information, please call 561-746-1466.

EaglesView Equestrian Area: Water is non-potable in this area while the well is being repaired and maintained. The Eagles View camping area is closed at this time.

Please call 561-745-5551 for additional information regarding these alerts.

Shuttle for Loxahatchee River Paddle Out of Service

There is currently no shuttle running from Jonathan Dickinson State Park to Riverbend Park. Anyone wanting to paddle the upper reaches of the river must arrange their own shuttle transportation or make their paddle round-trip.

Hours

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

Fees

$6 per vehicle

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Location

16450 S.E. Federal Highway
Hobe Sound FL 33455

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Contact Info

772-546-2771

Welcome to Jonathan Dickinson State Park

Sixteen distinct natural communities create the mosaic that is Jonathan Dickinson, the largest state park in Southeast Florida.

Rare environments such as coastal sand hills, upland lakes and scrub forests as well as the pristine Loxahatchee River make this park a unique spot to explore on land or by water.

Historical interests include a secret World War II training camp, the story of the shipwrecked Quaker merchant who is the park’s namesake, and Trapper Nelson, the legendary Wild Man of the Loxahatchee.

Ranger-guided tours of Trapper Nelson’s 1930s pioneer homestead are available year-round. Visitors can enjoy paved and off-road biking, equestrian and hiking trails. Boating, canoeing and kayaking along the river are also great ways to enjoy the park. Anglers can fish along the riverbank or from a boat.

The nature and history of the park come to life through exhibits and displays in the Elsa Kimbell Environmental Education and Research Center. Programs for kids or the whole family are also offered here.