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View of Natural Setting at Mike Roess Gold Head State Park

Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park

Gold Head is located on rolling sandhills on the north central ridge of Florida with one of the few remaining examples of an old-growth stand of longleaf pines. Marshes, lakes and scrub provide habitat for a wide variety of wildlife.

6239 State Road 21
Keystone Heights FL 32656

Cedar Key Scrub State Reserve

Salt marshes on the Gulf of America give way to scrubby flatwoods, the rare Florida scrub and its special plants and wildlife

Cedar Key Scrub State Reserve
Cedar Key FL 32625

Highlands Hammock single-person boardwalk through the park

Highlands Hammock State Park

Established in 1931 and developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the lush and incredibly diverse 9,000-acre Highlands Hammock State Park is a refuge for endangered animals and ancient flora. With its beautiful old-growth hammock and variety of habitats and wildlife species, this is the Real Florida.

5931 Hammock Road
Sebring FL 33872

Letchworth-Love Mounds Archaeological State Park

Visitors to this archaeological site will see Florida's tallest Native American ceremonial mound, built between 1,100 and 1,800 years ago. The park offers picnicking, birding and hiking.

4500 Sunray Road South
Tallahassee FL 32309

Silver Springs State Park

One of America’s largest springs is protected within Silver Springs State Park, and visitors can explore the area's natural beauty by boat, foot or horseback. Glass bottom boats were invented here and still provide an ideal vantage point for enjoying the natural beauty of this first-magnitude spring.

5656 E. Silver Springs Blvd
Silver Springs FL 34488

Seabranch Preserve State Park

Ancient oceans shaped the physical landscape of this park, allowing a variety of habitats to develop over time. In less than a mile, visitors can see rare sand pine scrub, scrubby flatwoods, a baygall community and a mangrove swamp.

Trailhead - 6093 S.E. Dixie Highway
Stuart FL 34997

Suwannee River State Park

This historical intersection reveals itself where the Suwannee and Withlacoochee rivers meet. On foot or by canoe, experiencing the park’s historical significance is its own timeless reward.

3631 201st Path
Live Oak FL 32060

Two cormorants perched on a wooden post by the lake

Colt Creek State Park

Wildlife thrives in this vast Central Florida park where forests, lakes and natural communities beg to be explored. We offer several different kinds of camping experiences, including an equestrian campground and a group campground.

16000 State Road 471
Lakeland FL 33809

River Rise Preserve State Park

Surrounded by quiet woods and huge trees, anglers can spend a relaxing afternoon fishing on the river. The Santa Fe River goes underground in O'Leno State Park and reemerges over three miles away in River Rise Preserve State Park before resuming its journey to the Suwannee River.

373 U.S. 27
High Springs FL 32643

Myakka River State Park

The majestic Myakka River flows through 58 square miles of one of Florida’s oldest and largest parks. This diverse landscape includes prairies, hammocks pinelands and wetlands, which beckon visitors to explore natural beauty.

13208 State Road 72
Sarasota FL 34241

Grayton Beach State Park

Soaking in warm gulf breezes while relaxing on pristine Grayton Beach might be the main attraction, but that’s only one aspect to this gorgeous park. It is consistently ranked as one of the top beaches in the entire United States.

357 Main Park Road
Santa Rosa Beach FL 32459

Wet-prairie landscapes surround a picturesque coastal bayou teeming with rare plant and animal species

Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park

At over 4,000 acres, Tarkiln Bayou Preserve is home to four species of endangered pitcher plants as well as other rare and endangered plant species. Wet-prairie landscapes surround a picturesque coastal bayou teeming with life.

2401 Bauer Road
Pensacola FL 32507

Blue Spring State Park

Hundreds of manatees make this park their home for the winter, and viewing these gentle giants from the spring's overlooks is a rare experience. The refreshing 72-degree waters of Blue Spring State Park greet visitors at this gem along the St. Johns River.

2100 W. French Ave.
Orange City FL 32763

Lake Talquin State Park

Nestled on the bluffs overlooking Lake Talquin's southern shore, Lake Talquin State Park offers outdoor activities for all ages. A pristine lake surrounded by wooded bluffs is the perfect spot for a family gathering or fishing adventure.

14850 Jack Vause Landing Road
Tallahassee FL 32310

Ochlockonee River State Park

This jewel of a park is a great place to get away for a weekend or a weeklong vacation. The deep, brackish waters of the Ochlocknee River make this park an angler's paradise.

429 State Park Road
Sopchoppy FL 32358

Ponce de Leon Springs State Park

This beautiful spring is named for Juan Ponce de León, who led the first Spanish expedition to Florida in 1513 - as legend has it - in search of the fountain of youth.

2860 Ponce de Leon Springs Road
Ponce de Leon FL 32455