
Jonathan Dickinson State Park
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Effective Sept. 15, 2025: The concession store at Jonathan Dickinson State Park will be closed for maintenance Sept. 15-19 and 22-26. Rentals, tours, concessions and sales will not be available during this time. The store will be open Sept. 20-21 and return to regular hours on Sept. 27.
Know Before You Go
Effective February 2025: The swim area at Jonathan Dickinson State Park is closed.
Hours
8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year
Fees
$6 per vehicle
Location
16450 S.E. Federal Highway
Hobe Sound FL 33455
Contact Info
Welcome to Jonathan Dickinson State Park
Sixteen distinct natural communities create the mosaic that is Jonathan Dickinson, the largest state park in Southeast Florida.

Rare environments such as coastal sand hills, upland lakes and scrub forests as well as the pristine Loxahatchee River make this park a unique spot to explore on land or by water.
Historical interests include a secret World War II training camp, the story of the shipwrecked Quaker merchant who is the park’s namesake, and Trapper Nelson, the legendary Wild Man of the Loxahatchee.
Ranger-guided tours of Trapper Nelson’s 1930s pioneer homestead are available year-round. Visitors can enjoy paved and off-road biking, equestrian and hiking trails. Boating, canoeing and kayaking along the river are also great ways to enjoy the park. Anglers can fish along the riverbank or from a boat.
The nature and history of the park come to life through exhibits and displays in the Elsa Kimbell Environmental Education and Research Center. Programs for kids or the whole family are also offered here.
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Plan Your Visit
Amenities
Jonathan Dickinson State Park Photo Gallery









