History

Temporary Closure

Effective June 10, 2025: The Cone's Dike trail at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park is closed from mile 2 to the end and is inaccessible from Camp’s Canal.

Barrier islands protect the Florida mainland from the harsh effects of storms and provide habitats for shorebirds and other coastal animals.

Perdido Key is a 247-acre barrier island near Pensacola on the Gulf of America.