Hontoon Island State Park

Hontoon Island State Park

Accessible only by private boat or park ferry, the park offers nature and history

Hours

8 a.m. until one hour before sunset, 365 days a year

Fees

No entrance fee required

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Location

2309 River Ridge Road
DeLand FL 32720

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Contact Info

386-736-5309

Welcome to Hontoon Island State Park

Located in the St. Johns River in Volusia County, the island welcomes visitors to enjoy nature and history in quiet solitude.

Evidence of Native American habitation over thousands of years can be witnessed as visitors hike through the park. Walk through the impressive visitor center to learn more about the many inhabitants and uses of Hontoon Island over the years. The island is accessible only by private boat or park ferry.

Boating, canoeing and fishing are popular activities, and canoe rentals are available. Picnic areas include tables, grills and a playground.

Overnight boat slip rentals are available. The park's ferry operates daily from 8 a.m. to one hour before sunset. Hontoon Island is located six miles west of DeLand off State Road 44.

Plan Your Visit

Manager's Message Hontoon Island State Park
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Manager's Message

Hontoon Island State Park is a 1,650-acre island tucked away on the scenic St. Johns River, southwest of DeLand.
Cabin in the woods
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Camping at Hontoon

Have you ever camped on an island before? Join us on island time by camping in one of our primitive cabins!
Entrance to the Hammock Hiking Nature Trail
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Hiking on Hontoon Island

Discover the beauty of Hontoon Island by exploring one of our many nature trails. Evidence of Native American habitation over thousands of years can be witnessed as visitors hike through the park.

Experiences

Bicycling
Bicycling
Boating
Boating
Camping Boat
Camping Boat
Camping Primitive
Camping Primitive
Camping, Primitive Group
Camping, Primitive Group
Fishing
Fishing
Hiking
Hiking
Paddling
Paddling
Picnicking
Picnicking

Amenities

Accessible Amenities
Accessible Amenities
Cabins
Cabins
Canoe Kayak Launch
Canoe Kayak Launch
Historic Site
Historic Site
Museum
Museum
Nature Trail
Nature Trail
Parking
Parking
Pets
Pets
Picnic Pavilion
Picnic Pavilion
Playground
Playground
Restroom Facilities
Restroom Facilities
Shower Station
Shower Station

Hontoon Island State Park Photo Gallery

Hontoon Island State Park
Hontoon Island State Park
Boat Dock at Hontoon Island State Park
Gator at Hontoon Island State Park
Baby Sandhill Crane at Hontoon Island State Park
Ferry Dock at Hontoon Island State Park
Grounds at Hontoon Island State Park
Whistling Ducks at Hontoon Island State Park
Replica of Hontoon Owl Totem pole
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History of the Mayaca at Hontoon Island

The Mayaca Native Americans were the first known inhabitants of the island.
Prescribed Fire at Hontoon Island
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Prescribed Fire at Hontoon Island

Prescribed fire is a very important resource management tool that land managers at Hontoon Island State Park use to maintain the island's natural communities.

Upcoming Events

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Event

Guided Hike

Sat, Oct 2, 2021 10:00 am - 11:00 am EDT

Join a one-hour guided hike and learn about recreation, land management and natural communities.
Hontoon Island

DeLand, FL

Event

Guided Kayak Paddle

Wed, Oct 6, 2021 11:00 am - 1:00 pm EDT

Join a one- to two-hour kayak paddle along the St. Johns River and the Hontoon Dead River. Call the park to reserve a spot.
Hontoon Island

DeLand, FL

Event

Guided Hike

Sat, Oct 9, 2021 10:00 am - 11:00 am EDT

Join a one-hour guided hike and learn about recreation, land management and natural communities.
Hontoon Island

DeLand, FL

People Make the Parks

Ranger Jasmin holds a yellow corn snake.

Staff Spotlight

Ranger Jasmin is enthusiastic about Florida's natural resources and loves working outside.
Volunteer Jean Fletcher.

Volunteer Spotlight

Jean Fletcher volunteers at Hontoon Island State Park because of the multiple natural communities, fishing opportunities and many different animals.
Foundation members with a park ranger.

Hontoon Island Foundation

Friends groups meet the critical needs of individual parks and the system of state parks. They share one thing in common – passion for parks.

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