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Hillsborough River State Park

Class II rapids are a rarity in Florida, but you can find them at beautiful Hillsborough River State Park. Just minutes from downtown Tampa, this diverse park offers a refuge from city life with seven miles of nature trails and ample places to cool off in the water.

15402 U.S. 301 North
Thonotosassa FL 33592

Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park

Once slated to become a condominium development, this park contains one of the largest tracts of West Indian tropical hardwood hammock in the United States.

County Road 905, Mile Marker 106
Key Largo FL 33037

Little Manatee River, a beautiful pristine blackwater stream

Little Manatee River State Park

Paddle down the beautiful Little Manatee River or hike the vast system of trails. Little Manatee River begins in a swampy area near Fort Lonesome and flows almost 40 miles before emptying into Tampa Bay.

215 Lightfoot Road
Wimauma FL 33598

Big Shoals State Park

Big Shoals State Park features the largest whitewater rapids in Florida. Limestone bluffs towering 80 feet above the banks of the Suwannee River afford outstanding vistas not found anywhere else in Florida.

Little Shoals Entrance: 11330 S.E. County Road 135, or Big Shoals Entrance: 18738 S.E. 94th St.
White Springs FL 32096

Fort Cooper State Park

Over 700 acres of nature at its best, Fort Cooper State Park offers a spot for relaxing, hiking, studying nature and learning about history.

3100 S. Old Floral City Road
Inverness FL 34450

Indian, earth, mound, archaeological, native

Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological State Park

The park encompasses six ancient Native American temple mounds, with two available for viewing by the public, just north of Tallahassee.

3600 Indian Mounds Road
Tallahassee FL 32303

Oscar Scherer State Park

An unexpected oasis surrounded by busy urban areas provides visitors with a refreshing escape into natural Florida. This hidden gem is also a refuge for the imperiled Florida scrub-jay, bald eagles and other birds that nest along the shores of Lake Osprey.

1843 S. Tamiami Trail
Osprey FL 34229

Estero Bay Preserve State Park

Estero Bay Preserve includes 11,381 acres of undeveloped conservation land that serves as a buffer to protect the water, inlets and islands along 10 miles of Estero Bay

4940 Broadway West
Estero FL 33928

San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park

A mature hardwood forest is one of the unique natural features to be explored in this scenic preserve. Outstanding bird-watching, the area's best off-road biking, stunning scenery and a rich historic past are a few of the highlights.

13201 San Felasco Parkway
Alachua FL 32615

Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park

The Salt Spring looks small but it is an amazing 351 feet deep. Gray fox, gopher tortoises and dolphins inhabit this park and its waters.

8737 U.S. Highway 19 North
Port Richey FL 34668

Big Talbot Island State Park

Located on one of Northeast Florida's unique sea islands, Big Talbot Island State Park is primarily a natural preserve, providing a premier location for nature study, bird-watching and photography.

State Road A1A North
Jacksonville FL 32226

Giel walking toward the beach on a boardwalk

Honeymoon Island State Park

The white sand beaches and diverse nature trails of Honeymoon Island State Park make this barrier island an ideal place to get away from it all. One of Florida’s best-loved state parks, Honeymoon Island has more than four miles of beach to explore along with a three-mile trail through one of the last remaining virgin slash pine forests.

#1 Causeway Blvd.
Dunedin FL 34698

Little Talbot Island State Park

Boasting more than 5 miles of pristine beaches and 3 miles of bike trails, Little Talbot offers untouched natural beauty and diverse ecosystems for visitors to explore. Enjoy a morning beachcombing, an afternoon fishing and an evening camping along the eastern salt marshes.

12157 Heckscher Drive
Jacksonville FL 32226

Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park

A masterpiece of floral architecture, the gardens feature a picturesque brick walkway, secret garden, reflection pool, walled garden, and hundreds of camellias and azaleas.

3540 Thomasville Road
Tallahassee FL 32309

Anastasia State Park

Abundant wildlife and diverse ecosystems can be enjoyed within the 1,600 acres of beaches, tidal marshes and nature trails that make up beautiful Anastasia State Park. Visitors can explore the maritime hammocks, ancient sand dunes and historic coquina quarry before taking a dip in the Atlantic along pristine, white-sand beaches.

300 Anastasia Park Road
St. Augustine FL 32080

Paynes Creek Historic State Park

In late 1849, Fort Chokonikla was built nearby as the first outpost in a chain of forts established during tensions with Seminole Indians. Today, nature enthusiasts and hikers can enjoy walking along trails through the park's natural areas.

888 Lake Branch Road
Bowling Green FL 33834