Experiences & Amenities

We welcome you to ride through our park and enjoy the serenity of the Intracoastal Waterway. Our service and paved roads are available to bicycles. Some areas have softer surfaces, so caution is advised. Our hiking trail is designated for foot traffic only.

A sidewalk running along A1A stretches for miles from Flagler Beach to Ormond and beyond.

Many cyclists use our park as a scenic spot where they can catch their breath. Learn more about bicycle trails nearby in Flagler County.

• Helmets are highly recommended for all cyclists, and Florida law requires helmets for cyclists age 16 and under.

Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area is located on the east section of Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail. Our park plays host to many different species of birds. Many shorebirds, such as laughing gulls, ring-billed gulls, least terns and royal terns to name a few, are found resting on the beach and feeding in the tides.

Water birds such as the great blue heron, tricolor heron, great egret and yellow-crowned night heron stalk the shallows of the salt marsh and Intracoastal Waterway. Osprey can be seen high above the water perched on platforms or in trees feeding on a freshly caught mullet.

The interior of the park plays host to different kinds of warblers, cardinals, robins, sapsuckers and woodpeckers, to name a few. If you enjoy birding, you will find Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area a place to stop by and spend the day. How many can you find?

Boating is a popular activity at the park. Many visitors enjoy boating for recreation or for fishing as our park provides access to the Intracoastal Waterway.

The campground has 34 sites located on the primary dune of the beach and 34 sites located on the riverside. Some sites offer an excellent view of the Atlantic Ocean. Dune walkovers provide easy access to the beach while protecting the fragile dune system.

All sites feature water, electricity, a picnic table and a fire ring. A communal dump station is free to park campers.

• Pets are allowed in the campground but are prohibited on the beach in accordance with our Pet Policy.
• The two campgrounds have several accessible campsites, and restroom and shower facilities are also accessible. A beach wheelchair is available upon request and by reservation. To reserve an accessible wheelchair, contact the ranger station in advance at 386-517-2086.
• Visitors can camp in tents or recreational vehicles. The maximum RV length is 47 feet on the beach sites.
• Reservations can be made up to 11 months in advance. Visit the Florida State Parks reservations website or call 800-326-3521 or TDD 888-433-0287.
• Campers traveling in motorhomes and trailers should plan to use exits 284 or 268 from Interstate 95. Campers should not use exit 278 from I-95 due to tight turns and low clearance from trees.
• Purchase firewood directly in the campground from a volunteer host to support the Friends of Gamble Rogers State Park. Cash only.

A variety of fish inhabit the waters in and near the park. Test the limits of your skill, knowledge and patience. Enjoy competing with the egrets and herons as they stalk the shorelines. Stop by the ranger station for more information on fishing, fishing regulations, tides, bait stores and licenses.

• 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 Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Fishing in Florida website.

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 current information and clues to locate these caches. 

• Operation Recreation GeoTour 

Joe Kenner Nature Trail is a 0.75-mile hiking trail through a coastal hammock toward the intracoastal waterway. The trail has several benches and interpretive signs. This is a great opportunity for exercise and wildlife viewing.

• The trail is a little rugged. We recommend comfortable but sturdy shoes, sunscreen, bug spray, a hat and water.

Discover the beauty and tranquility of the Intracoastal Waterway powered only by your paddle! Keep an eye out for wading birds and osprey or maybe catch a glimpse of a dolphin or manatee. Launch at the paved boat ramp or from a separate sandy area perfect for kayaks and canoes.

An accessible launch is available. 

Several picnic areas are located throughout the park. Picnic pavilions and additional picnic tables are spread out along the water's edge. Each pavilion has picnic tables, a stand-up grill and water. Each camping site has a picnic table as well.

There is plenty of flat terrain where visitors can enjoy a picnic on a blanket. Accessible picnic facilities including grills, benches and picnic tables are also available. 

• Consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.

Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area's beach is a great spot for looking for sea beans, shells and more.

Surfing is a fun and exciting way to enjoy the beach. Feel free to test your skills in the waves and swells of the Atlantic Ocean. There is no lifeguard on duty; however, the beach is patrolled regularly by our park staff.

Gamble Rogers offers a half-mile of beach to lay out, paddle around, and test your limits. Come out and ride some waves today!

Swimming is always a popular activity for those interested in exercise, cooling off or having fun. The park has a half-mile of beach for visitors. There is no lifeguard on duty; however, the beach is patrolled regularly by our park staff.

• Swimming is not permitted in the Intracoastal Waterway.

The park offers a wide variety of programs and activities that are sure to entice your adventurous side. Join us for programs that will immerse you into the wild side of the park.

Inspire your imagination by joining us for an upcoming program. Call the park today at 386-517-2086 for more information on upcoming programs, events and projects.

Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area plays host to an extremely wide variety of wildlife and plant life. The park is located on the east section of the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail.

During late spring, summer and early fall, many sea turtles crawl up on the park's beach to lay their eggs. Many interesting creatures such as shorebirds, crabs and fish inhabit the beach. Right whales may be seen offshore during winter months.

During the warmer months, manatees and dolphins can be seen frolicking in the ocean or in the Intracoastal Waterway. Wildlife such as butterflies, otters, bobcats, deer, owls, gopher tortoise, snakes and alligators are all possibilities that you may see when you are on your own adventure in the Real Florida!