Experiences
If you like to fish, this is one of the hottest places where you can fish from land! At certain times of the year, you may see fish migrating along the coast. You can catch various species including bluefish, snook, red/black drums, pompano, permit and whiting.
- All fishing within the park must conform to regulations concerning size, number, method of capture and season. A fishing license may be required. More information is available at the Florida Wildlife Commission’s Fishing in Florida.
Explore the park in a new and challenging way. Experienced Geocachers have requested permission to hide caches containing trinkets, treasures or information in various places around the park. Please check the Geocaching website for the most up-to-date information and clues to locate these caches.
Snorkeling is a popular recreational activity, weather permitting. Snorkelers can enjoy the beautiful tropical sea life that awaits them below. Most of the year, our waters are so clear you just might think you’re in the Bahamas!
Caution should be exercised when entering the ocean in the vicinity of the park. Numerous underwater obstacles, made of concrete and steel, were deposited offshore by the U.S. Navy during World War II for training purposes. While some of these obstacles have been removed, those that remain can cause serious harm to the unsuspecting swimmer, snorkeler or surfer.
- Swim at your own risk. No lifeguards are on duty.
- Any person using a surfboard, paddleboard, surfing kayak or other similar hard, rigid equipment in the Atlantic Ocean within park boundaries must have such equipment securely tethered to the person utilizing such equipment. The leash must be no longer than 12 feet.
Swimming is permitted in the Atlantic; however, caution should be exercised when entering the ocean in the vicinity of the park. Numerous underwater obstacles, made of concrete and steel, were deposited offshore by the U.S. Navy during World War II for training purposes.
While some of these obstacles have been removed, those that remain can cause serious harm to the unsuspecting swimmer, snorkeler or surfer.
- Swim at your own risk. No lifeguards are on duty.
- Any person using a surfboard, paddleboard, surfing kayak or other similar hard, rigid equipment in the Atlantic Ocean within park boundaries must have such equipment securely tethered to the person utilizing such equipment. The leash must be no longer than 12 feet.
Have you always dreamed of being married on the beach? Many brides and grooms have made their vows on the sandy shores of Avalon State Park.
Four open-air pavilions are available for your casual outdoor wedding reception or rehearsal dinner. Electric and water are not provided. Park permits and fees are required.
- For more information, please call the park at 772-468-3985.
Amenities
Park visitors can enjoy our well-known, beautiful beach that offers a firm sandy bottom and a fantastic view of the Florida coastline. Take a leisurely stroll and find seashells in a variety of beautiful shapes and colors.
Restrooms and beach shower facilities at Avalon State Park are accessible. If you would like to use our beach wheelchair, please call the park at 772-468-3985 an hour before arrival. Use of beach wheelchair is free of charge and is shared on a first-come, first-served basis.
Staying hydrated on your outdoor adventures is important. Just bring a refillable water bottle to replenish your drinking water at the park. This will reduce the use of single-use plastics in landfills and reduce the litter sometimes found along trails, at campsites, on beaches and in Florida’s waterways.
- At Avalon State Park, you’ll find a refillable water bottle station at the bathhouse.
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