Long Key State Park is best known as a kayaking paradise in the Florida Keys. The park’s best-kept secret is a rare cactus barren that provides refuge to the jumping cactus.

A trip through Florida provides lots of variety. Are you looking for a one-day getaway or a weeklong journey? Do you want to drive, boat, bike, horseback or kayak? No matter how you like to travel, Florida State Parks offer endless possibilities. Check out some of our favorite itineraries!

Do you want to experience the Real Florida? Whether you’re seeking a wild adventure or a tranquil retreat, Florida State Parks has the perfect setting. From horseback riding on the beach to remote island camping, Florida’s state parks offer unique experiences for all ages.

Florida is famous for its theme parks and beaches, but the state has so much more to offer. These Florida State Parks may be off the beaten path, but they deliver sites and experiences that are anything but ordinary. Get ready to immerse yourself in the Real Florida at these parks.

Learn about Florida’s history through the artifacts and objects found at our state parks. These items tell the stories of the people who once lived on these lands. Learn about their challenges and their successes.

This month we celebrate the stories of women who have played leading roles in the history of Florida State Parks. Their accomplishments vary from helping preserve land to building formal gardens.

Throughout Florida’s history, Black communities have made enormous contributions to our economy and culture.

From our Spanish origins to the modern day, Black Floridians have had a huge influence on our state's culture and history. Whether they were fighting on battlefields or in courtrooms, building roads through parks or bridges between communities, we want to highlight a few of the many Black Floridians who have left their mark on Florida State Parks.

Starting with Falling Waters State Park at our first planned and documented prescribed fire, our statewide prescribed fire program has grown to include state parks across Florida. We manage approximately 290,000 acres of fire-type habitat, and we only keep improving. 

Whether high up in the trees or deep in underground burrows, animals across Florida live in habitats that are adapted to fire. These seven Florida species depend on prescribed fire for their survival.

Volunteers contribute more than a million hours per year to the success of Florida State Parks. Are you interested in becoming a campground host or resident volunteer? Responsibilities include greeting campers, answering questions and maintaining the campground in exchange for free a campsite.

Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park is known for its beautiful beaches and scenic views of the Atlantic Ocean beneath the park’s trademark lighthouse. The park regularly hosts beach cleanups, relying on the dedication of hundreds of volunteers each month.

In November 2020, two Florida Conservation Corps teams deployed to Pensacola to help with hurricane recovery.

Are you struggling to find gift ideas for the nature lovers in your life? Here are seven ideas to encourage them to get outside, join a group of people who support state parks or help support activities in Florida’s state parks.

From meandering rivers to thick cypress swamps to crystal-clear spring runs, Florida has no shortage of beautiful waterways just waiting to be explored. November is Florida Paddlesports Month, which encourages locals and visitors alike to take to the water on kayaks, canoes and paddleboards.

While eating turkey and watching football are among the more popular Thanksgiving Day traditions, many people every year choose to “opt outdoors” around the holidays. Open on Thanksgiving, Florida State Parks are great places to spend the day outdoors with family, friends or in your own company.