Beach view with wave coming ashore

T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park

A quaint beachside and bayside wildlife haven

Hours

8 a.m. to sunset, 365 days a year

Fees

$6 per vehicle

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Location

8899 Cape San Blas Road
Port St. Joe FL 32456

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Contact Info

850-227-1327

Welcome to T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park

Stretching 20 miles into the blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico, St. Joseph Peninsula is a true wildlife haven.

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The St. Joseph Peninsula is known for its sandy white beaches and tall dunes on the Gulf of Mexico side and marsh on the St. Joseph Bay side.

The park, teeming with wildlife, provides vitally important habitat for beach nesting birds (including the snowy plover), three species of sea turtles and two remaining core populations of endangered St. Andrews beach mouse.

Eight vacation cabins are available for overnight stays in the park. Additionally, 14 primitive campsites are available in the Wilderness Preserve area of the park. Soon, two new camping loops and a new day-use area will be available.

The park is ideal for getting away, swimming, fishing, enjoying Florida’s Gulf Coast and watching spectacular sunsets.

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Park Manager Aaron Miller.
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Manager's Message

Every day is a beautiful beach day at St. Joseph Peninsula State Park, rated as one of the top beaches in the nation. Ten miles of white sandy beaches make this park popular for swimming, fishing, shelling, snorkeling or just relaxing on the beach.
Fishing at St. Joe
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Fishing at St. Joseph

Fishing opportunities abound with great access to both the St. Joseph Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The park is also very popular for boaters during scallop season in late summer and early fall.
A palm tree stands guard over repairs to the former breach and road.
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2023 Construction Projects Underway

Many construction projects are underway at T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park. Two campground loops and a new day-use area are coming soon. Additional projects will follow in the next few years.
A boardwalk leads to one of eight cabins with a view of St. Joseph Bay.
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Come Stay the Night

Eight vacation cabins provide a comfortable way to spend the night and enjoy fabulous views of St. Joseph Bay.
A loggerhead turtle nesting during a guided turtle walk.
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Monitoring Sea Turtle Nests in Florida's State Parks

For 2019, most of the sea turtle nests have hatched and the adult turtles are migrating back to their feeding grounds. Here in Florida, park rangers, biologists and volunteers are still telling stories and planning for 2020.
Shorebirds in Anastasia State Park.
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Sharing the Beach with Nesting Wildlife

There are over 100 miles of beaches protected by Florida State Parks, and they’re also important refuges for nesting wildlife. If you plan on heading to the beach, check out these practical tips for making the beach safer for wildlife and their nests.

Experiences

Bicycling
Bicycling
Birding
Birding
Boating
Boating
Camping
Camping
Camping Primitive
Camping Primitive
Camping, Primitive Group
Camping, Primitive Group
Fishing
Fishing
Hiking
Hiking
Paddling
Paddling
Picnicking
Picnicking
Scuba Diving
Scuba Diving
Shelling
Shelling
Snorkeling
Snorkeling
Swimming
Swimming
Walking and Running
Walking and Running
Weddings
Weddings
Wildlife Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

Amenities

Accessible Amenities
Accessible Amenities
Beach
Beach
Boat Ramp
Boat Ramp
Cabins
Cabins
Campfire Circles
Campfire Circles
Campgrounds
Campgrounds
Canoe Kayak Launch
Canoe Kayak Launch
Concession and Restaurant
Concession and Restaurant
Nature Trail
Nature Trail
Parking
Parking
Pets
Pets
Picnic Pavilion
Picnic Pavilion
Playground
Playground
Recycling
Recycling
Restroom Facilities
Restroom Facilities
RV
RV
Shower Station
Shower Station
Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair Accessible

T. H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park Photo Gallery

Visitor looking at Shells
White sandy beach meets blue sky and emerald green water.
Boardwalk between white sand dunes leads to setting sun.
Deer standing in lush green vegetation.
Eagle sits in nest surrounded by tree branches.
Two kayaks equipped with fishing poles sit on the white sandy beach at the edge of emerald green water.
sand, beach, wildlife
canoe, water, fishing
A faraway view of someone walking on the beach.
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Beaches at St. Joseph

T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park offers 10 miles of white sandy beaches and is a fantastic spot for every beach experience under the sun.
Boardwalk passes through heavily vegetated marsh. Pink flowers can be seen along the boardwalk.
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Trails at St. Joseph

The popular Maritime Hammock Nature Trail is open for hiking. The half-mile scenic walk winds through three distinct natural communities.

People Make the Parks

Kathleen Dawson with managers

Staff Spotlight, Kathleen Dawson

Kathleen Dawson's enthusiasm for learning is evident when she is helping visitors appreciate the natural beauty of the park.
Carol Brown

Volunteer Spotlight

Carol’s passion for protecting state parks is what makes her an exceptional volunteer.
Friends members taking tram tour of the park.

Friends of St. Joseph State Park

The award-winning group formed in 2006 is committed to preserving and supporting the park in addition to welcoming visitors.

This Park is Recognized by:

Clean Marina
Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail
Green Lodging

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