Golden coquina sand at North Peninsula SP

North Peninsula State Park

Golden orange coquina sand beaches on one side and coastal marshlands on the other create a beautiful landscape

Hours

8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year

Fees

No fee Required

Location

40 Highbridge Rd
Ormond by the Sea FL 32176

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Contact Info

386-517-2086

Welcome to North Peninsula State Park

Almost three miles of beautiful, unspoiled Florida beach beckons visitors to this park. Bask in the sunshine, enjoy an afternoon swimming in the refreshing waters of the Atlantic Ocean, or try a hand at surf fishing.

During the months of May through September, marine turtles including the loggerhead, green, and occasionally a rare leatherback sea turtle, journey to the shores of North Peninsula State Park to nest.

Across State Road A1A down Highbridge Road, Smith Creek Landing offers access to the Intracoastal Waterway where visitors can crab or fish along its banks.

A bicycle maintenance station has all the tools necessary to perform bike repairs for cyclists enjoying a ride down the Ormond Scenic Loop. It is the perfect spot to picnic and rest after hiking the two mile Coastal Strand Trail. This trail offers visitors the chance to see rare creatures such as indigo snakes and gopher tortoises. Bird-watchers will enjoy spotting the native and migratory species seen in this park.

The park is located on State Road A1A four miles south of Flagler Beach. There is no mail delivery to this park. All mail delivery is through Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach.

Plan Your Visit

Park Manager Matt Bledsoe standing on beach walkover in front of Atlantic Ocean
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Manager's Message

From the river to the sea North Peninsula State Park is always free. Come enjoy the day on this unspoiled section of state road A1A where you can relax on the beach of the Atlantic Ocean and then hike along the restored saltmarsh of the Intracoastal Waterway. 
A Yellow-crowned Night Heron perched on a branch at North Peninsula
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Birding at North Peninsula

Come birding with the opportunity to find a diversity of species in very different habitats. North Peninsula State Park is located along the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail.
Coastal Strand Trail found at North Peninsula
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Hiking the Coastal Strand Trail

The Coastal Strand Trail is an invigorating 2.5-mile hike which begins at Smith Creek Landing. Be sure to look for the well-placed, interpretive signs that are located along the hiking trail as they highlight some of our special resident species and plant life.

Experiences

Birding
Birding
Fishing
Fishing
Hiking
Hiking
Picnicking
Picnicking
Shelling
Shelling
Surfing
Surfing
Swimming
Swimming
Tours
Tours
Walking and Running
Walking and Running
Wildlife Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

Amenities

Accessible Amenities
Accessible Amenities
Beach
Beach
Canoe Kayak Launch
Canoe Kayak Launch
Interpretive Exhibit
Interpretive Exhibit
Nature Trail
Nature Trail
Parking
Parking
Pets
Pets
Restroom Facilities
Restroom Facilities

North Peninsula State Park Photo Gallery

Golden coquina sand at North Peninsula beach
North Peninsula Tracks
North Peninsula Marsh
Pink and orange skies over the ocean during a sunrise at North Peninsula
North Peninsula Turtles
North Peninsula Butterfly
North Peninsula Sunrise
North Peninsula Boat
North Peninsula Ribbon Cutting
Leatherback sea turtle nesting on the beach at Gamble Rogers
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Sea Turtles at North Peninsula

There are 3 species of sea turtles that visit North Peninsula every nesting season from the months of May-October.
Salt Marsh Restoration at North Peninsula State Park
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Salt Marsh Restoration

The west side of North Peninsula State Park historically consisted of naturally occurring salt marsh and the meandering Smith Creek.

Upcoming Events

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Event

National Public Lands Day at North Peninsula

Sat, Sep 28, 2019 9:00 am - 11:00 am EDT

This FREE one-day event will provide the community with information on the benefits of removing non-native invasive plants and planting Florida natives.
North Peninsula

Ormond Beach, FL

People Make the Parks

Staff Spotlight Greg Milton

Staff Spotlight

Greg Milton has been working for the Florida Park Service for about six years, and he has loved every minute of it! 
Sea turtle patrol volunteer Patty Steman inventorying a nest

Volunteer Spotlight

Our Sea Turtle Patrol has been very busy this season with a record breaking 270 nests!
Florida State Parks Foundation

Florida State Parks Foundation

The statewide nonprofit partner meeting critical funding needs for universal access, conservation, education and preservation.

This Park is Recognized by:

Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail
Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail
Designated Greenway
Designated Trail

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