Alafia River State Park – Located in central Florida near Lithia, this park is a former phosphate mine turned into a unique landscape with some of the best mountain biking trails in the state. The park also offers fishing, horseback riding, and paddling opportunities.
Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park – Situated in Tallahassee, this park is famous for its beautifully landscaped ornamental gardens, featuring camellias, azaleas, and historic garden structures. Visitors can enjoy walking trails, kayaking, and picnicking.
Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek – Located in central Florida near Haines City, this park protects rare scrub habitat, offering hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing in a rugged, undeveloped landscape.
Amelia Island State Park – Found on Florida’s northeast coast near Jacksonville, this park features pristine beaches, salt marshes, and maritime forests. It’s one of the few places in Florida where visitors can ride horses along the beach.
Anastasia State Park – Located in St. Augustine, this coastal park features beautiful beaches, sand dunes, and tidal marshes. Popular activities include swimming, kayaking, birdwatching, and exploring the historic Coquina Quarry.
Anclote Key Preserve State Park – Situated off Florida’s Gulf Coast near Tarpon Springs, this island park is accessible only by boat and offers pristine beaches, clear waters, and a historic lighthouse. It’s a haven for wildlife and birdwatchers.
Avalon State Park – Located on Florida’s east coast near Fort Pierce, this quiet beach park features unspoiled dunes, excellent surf fishing, and a rich history as a former World War II training site.
Bahia Honda State Park – Found in the Florida Keys near Big Pine Key, this park is famous for its turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, and excellent snorkeling. Visitors enjoy swimming, kayaking, and camping with stunning ocean views.
Bald Point State Park – Situated in the Florida Panhandle near Alligator Point, this park features coastal marshes, pine flatwoods, and scenic beaches. It’s an excellent spot for birdwatching, fishing, and kayaking.
Barnacle Historic State Park – Located in Coconut Grove in Miami, this small but historic park preserves the 19th-century home of pioneer Ralph Munroe. It offers a glimpse into early Florida life and features beautiful waterfront views.
Big Lagoon State Park – Found near Pensacola, this park serves as a gateway to the Gulf Islands National Seashore, offering hiking, kayaking, and birdwatching. Its salt marshes and coastal forests provide a diverse habitat for wildlife.
Big Shoals State Park – Situated near White Springs in northern Florida, this park is home to the largest whitewater rapids in the state. It offers excellent hiking, paddling, and wildlife viewing along the Suwannee River.
Big Talbot Island State Park – Located near Jacksonville, this park is famous for its “Boneyard Beach,” where weathered driftwood creates a hauntingly beautiful landscape. It’s a great destination for photography, kayaking, and nature hikes.
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park – Found on Key Biscayne near Miami, this park is home to the historic Cape Florida Lighthouse. It offers scenic beaches, biking trails, and opportunities for kayaking and snorkeling in crystal-clear waters.
Blackwater River State Park – Situated in the Florida Panhandle near Milton, this park features one of the purest sand-bottom rivers in the country. It’s a popular destination for canoeing, kayaking, and tubing through pristine natural scenery.
Blue Spring State Park – Located in central Florida near Orange City, this park is famous for its crystal-clear spring, which serves as a winter refuge for manatees. Visitors can swim, kayak, and hike along scenic trails.
Bulow Creek State Park – Found near Ormond Beach, this park protects one of the largest remaining stands of southern live oak forest. The famous Fairchild Oak and scenic hiking trails make it a great spot for nature lovers.
Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park – Situated near Ormond Beach, this park preserves the ruins of a 19th-century sugar plantation, offering historical insights alongside hiking and picnicking opportunities.
Caladesi Island State Park – Located off the coast of Dunedin, this pristine island park is accessible only by boat or ferry. It features unspoiled beaches, nature trails, and excellent shelling and kayaking opportunities.
Camp Helen State Park – Found in the Florida Panhandle near Panama City Beach, this park is bordered by the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Powell. It offers hiking, fishing, and a rich history as a former company retreat.
Cayo Costa State Park – Situated on a barrier island off Florida’s Gulf Coast near Fort Myers, this remote park is accessible only by boat. It features beautiful beaches, excellent shelling, and opportunities for camping and snorkeling.
Cedar Key Museum State Park – Located in the historic fishing village of Cedar Key, this park features a museum showcasing the area’s history, as well as nature trails and scenic views of the Gulf of Mexico.
Cedar Key Scrub State Reserve – Found near Cedar Key, this park protects Florida’s rare scrub ecosystem, offering hiking, birdwatching, and a peaceful retreat into nature.
Charlotte Harbor Preserve State Park – Situated on Florida’s southwest coast near Punta Gorda, this large preserve protects mangrove forests and estuarine habitats. It offers kayaking, fishing, and wildlife viewing in a pristine setting.
Collier-Seminole State Park – Located in southwest Florida near Naples, this park features a mix of mangroves, cypress swamps, and pine forests. It offers boat tours, hiking trails, and a historic walking dredge used in the construction of the Tamiami Trail.
Colt Creek State Park – Found in central Florida near Lakeland, this park features lakes, pine forests, and wetlands, providing opportunities for hiking, fishing, and wildlife watching.
Constitution Convention Museum State Park – Situated in Port St. Joe, this historic site commemorates Florida’s first constitutional convention in 1838. The museum offers exhibits on the state’s early history and government.
Crystal River Archaeological State Park – Located in west-central Florida near Crystal River, this park preserves ancient Native American burial mounds and artifacts. Visitors can explore the historic site and enjoy scenic views of the river.
Crystal River Preserve State Park – Found near Crystal River, this park protects a unique coastal ecosystem, offering hiking, boating, and opportunities to see manatees in their natural habitat.
Curry Hammock State Park – Situated in the Florida Keys near Marathon, this park features mangrove forests, seagrass beds, and sandy beaches. It’s a prime location for kayaking, paddleboarding, and camping under the stars.
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park – Located in Bushnell, this park preserves the site of a significant battle from the Second Seminole War in 1835. It features a visitor center, historical reenactments, and nature trails through pine flatwoods.
Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park – Situated in the Florida Keys, this park protects one of the largest tracts of tropical hardwood hammock in the U.S. Visitors can enjoy hiking, birdwatching, and learning about endangered plant species.
De Leon Springs State Park – Found near DeLand, this park is famous for its spring-fed swimming area and the Old Spanish Sugar Mill restaurant, where visitors can make their own pancakes. It also offers boating, hiking, and wildlife viewing.
Deer Lake State Park – Located along Florida’s Panhandle near Santa Rosa Beach, this park is known for its rare coastal dune lake, pristine beaches, and scenic boardwalks through dunes and wetlands.
Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park – Situated near Naples, this park features white sandy beaches, crystal-clear Gulf waters, and a mangrove estuary. It’s a popular spot for swimming, snorkeling, and fishing.
DeSoto Site Historic State Park – Found near Bradenton, this park commemorates the 1539 landing of Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto. Visitors can explore the interpretive center and trails along the Manatee River.
Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park – Located in Gainesville, this unique park features a massive 120-foot-deep sinkhole covered in lush vegetation, with a boardwalk leading visitors down into its depths.
Don Pedro Island State Park – Accessible only by boat or kayak, this barrier island near Cape Haze offers secluded beaches, hiking trails, and excellent opportunities for shelling and wildlife observation.
Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park – Situated on St. George Island in the Panhandle, this park features miles of pristine beaches, dunes, and marshes, making it a perfect spot for fishing, swimming, and camping.
Dudley Farm Historic State Park – Located near Gainesville, this living history park showcases a restored 19th-century farmstead with historic buildings, heirloom crops, and costumed interpreters demonstrating early Florida farm life.
Dunns Creek State Park – Found near Palatka, this park features wetlands, pine forests, and floodplain swamps along the scenic Dunns Creek. It offers hiking, paddling, and horseback riding trails.
Econfina River State Park – Located in the Big Bend region, this park protects salt marshes, forests, and the winding Econfina River. It’s a great spot for boating, fishing, and wildlife watching.
Eden Gardens State Park – Situated in the Florida Panhandle near Santa Rosa Beach, this park features a historic mansion, beautifully landscaped gardens, and towering oak trees draped in Spanish moss.
Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park – Home to one of the largest and deepest freshwater springs in the world, this park near Tallahassee is famous for its scenic boat tours, crystal-clear waters, and abundant wildlife, including manatees.
Egmont Key State Park – Accessible only by boat, this island park near St. Petersburg preserves a historic lighthouse, Civil War-era ruins, and pristine beaches teeming with wildlife.
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park – Located in west-central Florida, this park serves as a sanctuary for native wildlife, including manatees, black bears, and panthers. Visitors can explore the spring-fed waters and educational exhibits.
Estero Bay Preserve State Park – Found near Fort Myers, this coastal preserve protects mangroves, salt marshes, and estuaries. It’s a prime destination for kayaking, birdwatching, and hiking.
Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park – The largest state park in Florida, located in the Everglades, this park features rare orchids, towering cypress trees, and excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing along the Big Cypress Bend Boardwalk.
Falling Waters State Park – Situated in the Florida Panhandle near Chipley, this park is home to Florida’s tallest waterfall, where a stream disappears into a deep sinkhole. Visitors can hike, picnic, and camp in the area.
Fanning Springs State Park – Found along the Suwannee River, this park features a refreshing second-magnitude spring with clear blue water, perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and wildlife viewing.
Faver-Dykes State Park – Located near St. Augustine, this park offers a peaceful retreat with scenic waterways, pine flatwoods, and opportunities for kayaking, fishing, and birdwatching.
Florida Caverns State Park – Situated in the Panhandle near Marianna, this park is the only one in Florida that offers guided cave tours, showcasing stunning limestone formations and underground passages.
Forest Capital Museum State Park – Found in Perry, this park highlights Florida’s timber industry history with museum exhibits and a reconstructed 19th-century Cracker homestead.
Fort Clinch State Park – Located on Amelia Island, this historic park features a well-preserved Civil War fort, beautiful beaches, and extensive hiking and biking trails.
Fort Cooper State Park – Situated near Inverness, this park preserves the site of a Second Seminole War battle and offers hiking, picnicking, and birdwatching along Lake Holathlikaha.
Fort Foster Historic Site – A reconstructed 19th-century fort located within Hillsborough River State Park, this site offers historical reenactments and guided tours showcasing Florida’s Seminole War history.
Fort George Island Cultural State Park – Found near Jacksonville, this park features historic sites, maritime forests, and scenic trails. Visitors can explore the Kingsley Plantation, Florida’s oldest surviving plantation house.
Fort Mose Historic State Park – Located near St. Augustine, this park commemorates the first legally sanctioned free African American settlement in the U.S., established in 1738. It offers historical exhibits and birdwatching along the marshes.
Fort Pierce Inlet State Park – Situated on Florida’s east coast, this park features excellent surf fishing, pristine beaches, and a dynamic coastal ecosystem that supports diverse wildlife.
Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park – Found in Key West, this park preserves a Civil War-era fort and offers stunning beach access, snorkeling, and scenic views of the Gulf of Mexico.
Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park – Located near Niceville in the Panhandle, this park features a coastal bayou with opportunities for boating, fishing, and hiking among longleaf pine forests.
Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail – Stretching 16 miles from Gainesville to Hawthorne, this scenic rail-trail offers opportunities for cycling, hiking, and wildlife viewing through forests, wetlands, and Paynes Prairie Preserve.
Gamble Plantation Historic State Park – Located in Ellenton, this park features the only surviving antebellum plantation house in South Florida, offering tours and insights into Florida’s history during the Civil War era.
Gamble Rogers Memorial State Park – Found in Flagler Beach, this coastal park is named after folk musician Gamble Rogers and features stunning Atlantic beaches, a river for paddling, and camping opportunities.
Gasparilla Island State Park – Situated in Southwest Florida near Boca Grande, this park is known for its historic lighthouse, beautiful white-sand beaches, and excellent shelling and fishing spots.
George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier State Park – This mile-long fishing bridge near Jacksonville provides anglers with access to a variety of saltwater fish species along the Nassau Sound.
Grayton Beach State Park – Located along the Gulf Coast in the Panhandle, this park boasts sugar-white sand beaches, rare coastal dune lakes, and hiking trails through pine forests.
Henderson Beach State Park – Situated in Destin, this park features pristine white sand dunes, clear emerald waters, and a boardwalk leading to a stunning beach along the Gulf of Mexico.
Highlands Hammock State Park – One of Florida’s oldest state parks, located near Sebring, it showcases ancient hammocks, diverse wildlife, and a canopy boardwalk through lush forests.
Hillsborough River State Park – Found northeast of Tampa, this park offers a glimpse of Florida’s natural rapids, historic structures, and excellent hiking, paddling, and camping opportunities.
Honeymoon Island State Park – Just off the coast of Dunedin, this barrier island park features scenic beaches, nature trails through pine forests, and abundant birdwatching opportunities.
Hontoon Island State Park – Accessible only by boat or ferry, this secluded park on the St. Johns River near DeLand offers hiking, camping, and a look at ancient Native American shell mounds.
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park – Located in Fort Lauderdale, this urban park offers a peaceful retreat with trails, canoeing along the Intracoastal Waterway, and picnic areas beneath tropical hammocks.
Ichetucknee Springs State Park – Near Fort White, this park is famous for its crystal-clear springs and the Ichetucknee River, where visitors can enjoy tubing, snorkeling, and kayaking.
Indian Key State Historic Site – Accessible only by boat or kayak, this island off the Florida Keys preserves the ruins of a 19th-century town and offers snorkeling and exploration opportunities.
John D. MacArthur Beach State Park – Located in North Palm Beach, this coastal park features mangrove estuaries, a pristine beach, and excellent opportunities for kayaking and birdwatching.
John Gorrie State Museum – Situated in Apalachicola, this museum honors Dr. John Gorrie, the inventor of modern air conditioning, and explores his contributions to medical science.
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park – The first undersea park in the U.S., located in Key Largo, it protects vibrant coral reefs and offers snorkeling, scuba diving, and glass-bottom boat tours.
John U. Lloyd Beach State Park – Now known as Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park, this park in Dania Beach provides a natural beachfront, boating access, and a rich cultural history.
Jonathan Dickinson State Park – Found near Hobe Sound, this large park features diverse ecosystems, including sand pine scrub and wetlands, and offers canoeing, hiking, and historical tours of a WWII training site.
Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park – Located in Central Florida, this remote park protects Florida’s largest stretch of dry prairie, offering excellent stargazing, birdwatching, and wildlife photography.
Koreshan State Historic Site – Situated near Estero, this park preserves the former settlement of the Koreshan Unity, a 19th-century religious utopian community, with historic structures and gardens.
Lafayette Blue Springs State Park – Found along the Suwannee River, this park is known for its stunning first-magnitude springs, offering refreshing swimming and paddling opportunities.
Lake Griffin State Park – Located near Leesburg, this park features a large lake for fishing and boating, along with a boardwalk leading to one of Florida’s oldest and largest live oak trees.
Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological State Park – Situated in Tallahassee, this park preserves remnants of an ancient Native American ceremonial complex built by the Mississippian culture.
Lake June in Winter Scrub State Park – This park near Lake Placid protects a rare scrub habitat that is home to several endangered species, making it a great location for hiking and wildlife viewing.
Lake Kissimmee State Park – Found east of Lake Wales, this park features vast prairies, cypress swamps, and a living history demonstration of 19th-century Florida cow camps.
Lake Louisa State Park – Located in Clermont, this park is known for its rolling hills, scenic lakes, and extensive trail system for hiking, horseback riding, and biking.
Lake Manatee State Park – Situated east of Bradenton, this park provides access to Lake Manatee, with opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and picnicking in a peaceful natural setting.
Lake Talquin State Park – Found near Tallahassee, this park surrounds Lake Talquin and offers boating, fishing, and scenic trails through hardwood forests and along the lake’s shore.
Letchworth Mounds Archaeological State Park – Located near Monticello, this park features one of Florida’s tallest Native American mounds, built over 1,000 years ago by the Weeden Island culture.
Lignumvitae Key State Botanical Park – Accessible only by boat, this island in the Florida Keys preserves a tropical hardwood hammock and the historic Matheson House from the early 1900s.
Little Manatee River State Park – Situated south of Tampa, this park offers kayaking along the winding Little Manatee River, plus hiking and camping in pine flatwoods and wetlands.
Little Talbot Island State Park – Located near Jacksonville, this undeveloped barrier island features pristine beaches, dunes, and maritime forests, perfect for hiking and wildlife observation.
Long Key State Park – Found in the Florida Keys, this park offers scenic oceanfront camping, kayaking through mangroves, and beautiful nature trails along the Atlantic coast.
Lovers Key / Carl E. Johnson State Park – Near Fort Myers Beach, this park consists of four barrier islands, featuring stunning beaches, kayaking trails, and abundant wildlife, including manatees and dolphins.
Lower Wekiva River Preserve State Park – Situated near Sanford, this park protects the lower Wekiva River basin, offering miles of trails for hiking, horseback riding, and paddling through scenic waterways.
Madira Bickel Mound State Archaeological Site – Located in Palmetto, this site preserves one of Florida’s oldest Native American ceremonial mounds, built by indigenous people over 2,000 years ago.
Madison Blue Springs State Park – Found near Madison, this park features a stunning first-magnitude spring known for its crystal-clear waters, attracting swimmers, snorkelers, and cave divers.
Manatee Springs State Park – Located in Chiefland, this park boasts a beautiful spring that flows into the Suwannee River, providing a refuge for manatees in the winter and great kayaking and diving opportunities.
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park – Situated in Cross Creek, this park preserves the home and farm of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, offering guided tours of her 1930s homestead.
Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park – One of Florida’s oldest state parks, located in Keystone Heights, it features rolling sandhills, scenic ravines, and hiking trails through longleaf pine forests.
Mound Key Archaeological State Park – Accessible only by boat, this island in Estero Bay was once the capital of the Calusa Empire, featuring large shell mounds and an interpretive trail.
Myakka River State Park – One of Florida’s largest and oldest parks, located near Sarasota, it offers boat tours, hiking trails, and a scenic canopy walkway through expansive wetlands and prairies.
Natural Bridge Battlefield State Historic Site – Near Tallahassee, this site commemorates a Civil War battle where Confederate soldiers defended Florida’s capital from Union forces.
North Peninsula State Park – Located near Flagler Beach, this coastal park features a stretch of unspoiled Atlantic beach, salt marsh habitats, and excellent opportunities for birdwatching.
Ochlockonee River State Park – Situated in Sopchoppy, this park offers boating, fishing, and camping along the scenic Ochlockonee River, home to unique wildlife like white squirrels and red-cockaded woodpeckers.
Okeechobee Battlefield State Park – Near Okeechobee, this park marks the site of a major battle in the Second Seminole War, preserving the history of Native American and U.S. Army conflicts.
O’Leno State Park – Located near High Springs, this park features the scenic Santa Fe River, which mysteriously disappears underground, as well as suspension bridges and hiking trails.
Oleta River State Park – Florida’s largest urban park, situated in North Miami, it offers kayaking, biking, and beach access in a scenic mangrove-lined estuary.
Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park – Found near Lake City, this park commemorates Florida’s largest Civil War battle with reenactments and interpretive exhibits.
Orman House Historic State Park – Located in Apalachicola, this park preserves an antebellum home from the early 1800s, offering tours and insight into the town’s maritime history.
Oscar Scherer State Park – Near Sarasota, this park is a key habitat for the endangered Florida scrub-jay and provides excellent opportunities for hiking, camping, and kayaking along South Creek.
Paynes Creek Historic State Park – Situated in Bowling Green, this park preserves the site of a historic trading post that was attacked during the Seminole Wars, with a museum detailing the history.
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park – Located near Gainesville, this vast park is home to wild bison, horses, and diverse bird species, offering scenic observation towers and hiking trails.
Perdido Key State Park – A barrier island park near Pensacola, it features pristine white-sand beaches and protected dunes, providing a peaceful retreat for beachgoers and wildlife alike.
Ponce de Leon Springs State Park – Found in the Florida Panhandle, this park features a constant 68-degree natural spring, perfect for swimming in a lush forest setting.
Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park – Located near Jacksonville, this park protects coastal uplands and offers hiking, kayaking, and equestrian trails through pine flatwoods.
Rainbow Springs State Park – Near Dunnellon, this park is known for its stunning sapphire-blue springs, lush gardens, and opportunities for tubing, snorkeling, and kayaking.
Ravine Gardens State Park – Situated in Palatka, this park features deep, scenic ravines with suspension bridges, hiking trails, and vibrant azalea blooms in spring.
River Rise Preserve State Park – Located near High Springs, this park marks where the Santa Fe River resurfaces after flowing underground, offering horseback riding and nature trails.
Rock Springs Run State Reserve – Found near Apopka, this park offers pristine wilderness for horseback riding, hiking, and kayaking along the crystal-clear Rock Springs Run.
San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park – Near Gainesville, this park protects one of Florida’s largest hardwood forests, with extensive trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding.
San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park – Situated in St. Marks, this site preserves the ruins of a Spanish colonial fort that played a role in multiple wars throughout history.
San Pedro Underwater Archaeological Preserve State Park – Located off Islamorada in the Florida Keys, this underwater park features the remains of a 1733 Spanish shipwreck, popular for snorkeling and diving.
Savannas Preserve State Park – Near Port St. Lucie, this park protects rare freshwater marsh habitats and offers opportunities for kayaking, hiking, and wildlife observation.
Seabranch Preserve State Park – Found near Stuart, this park features coastal sand pine scrub habitat and trails for hiking and birdwatching.
Sebastian Inlet State Park – A prime surf and fishing destination on Florida’s east coast, located near Melbourne Beach, this park also features a museum on the area’s maritime history.
Silver River State Park – Now part of Silver Springs State Park near Ocala, it features crystal-clear springs, historic glass-bottom boat tours, and extensive hiking trails.
Skyway Fishing Pier State Park – Spanning Tampa Bay, this park is the world’s longest fishing pier, offering 24-hour access for anglers to catch a variety of saltwater species.
St. Andrews State Park – Located in Panama City Beach, this park offers pristine white-sand beaches, emerald waters, and diverse ecosystems, making it a prime spot for swimming, snorkeling, and fishing.
St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park – Situated on a barrier island near Stuart, this park is accessible only by boat and features unspoiled beaches, mangrove forests, and excellent opportunities for snorkeling and wildlife observation.
St. Marks River State Park – Located near Tallahassee, this park protects the St. Marks River and its surrounding floodplain, offering scenic paddling and hiking trails through diverse habitats.
St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park – Found in Brevard and Indian River counties, this park is a haven for birdwatchers and outdoor enthusiasts, featuring flatwoods, cypress domes, and a variety of wildlife, including the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker.
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park – Located in White Springs along the Suwannee River, this park celebrates Florida’s folk culture and features a museum dedicated to composer Stephen Foster, as well as craft demonstrations and scenic river views.
Stump Pass Beach State Park – Situated on Manasota Key, this park offers a tranquil beach setting with excellent shelling, birdwatching, and hiking along coastal dunes.
Suwannee River State Park – Found near Live Oak, this park highlights the historic and scenic Suwannee River, offering kayaking, camping, and trails that pass by Civil War-era ruins.
T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park – Located near Port St. Joe, this park is renowned for its sugar-white sand dunes, crystal-clear waters, and abundant wildlife, making it a popular destination for camping, fishing, and hiking.
Terra Ceia Preserve State Park – Near Bradenton, this vast preserve protects coastal wetlands and uplands, serving as a key habitat for wading birds and other wildlife, with opportunities for kayaking and hiking.
Three Rivers State Park – Situated near Sneads, this park lies at the confluence of the Chattahoochee, Flint, and Apalachicola Rivers, offering excellent freshwater fishing, camping, and scenic trails.
Tomoka State Park – Located near Ormond Beach, this park preserves a historic Native American village site and features marshes, scenic waterways for paddling, and excellent birdwatching.
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park – Found near Santa Rosa Beach, this park boasts towering sand dunes, rare coastal dune lakes, and miles of hiking and biking trails through unspoiled landscapes.
Torreya State Park – Located along the Apalachicola River near Bristol, this park is named for the rare Torreya tree and features rugged terrain, high bluffs, and some of Florida’s best hiking trails.
Troy Springs State Park – Near Branford, this park features a beautiful spring with depths reaching 70 feet, making it a popular spot for swimming, snorkeling, and exploring the submerged remains of a Civil War-era steamboat.
Upper Myakka Lake – Part of Myakka River State Park near Sarasota, this scenic lake provides opportunities for kayaking, airboat tours, and wildlife viewing, especially alligators and migratory birds.
Waccasassa Bay Preserve State Park – Accessible only by boat, this remote park along Florida’s Gulf Coast protects vast salt marshes, tidal creeks, and a diverse array of marine wildlife.
Washington Oaks Gardens State Park – Located near Palm Coast, this park is known for its beautiful formal gardens, unique coquina rock formations along the Atlantic shoreline, and scenic walking trails.
Wekiwa Springs State Park – Situated near Orlando, this park features crystal-clear springs, lush tropical hammocks, and excellent kayaking, swimming, and hiking opportunities in a natural setting.
Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park – Found in Port Richey, this park protects coastal salt marshes and estuaries, offering paddling trails through mangroves and opportunities for spotting dolphins and wading birds.
Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park – Near Live Oak, this park is famous for its extensive underwater cave system, attracting divers from around the world to explore its crystal-clear springs.
Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park – Located in the Florida Keys, this park showcases an exposed fossilized coral reef that was historically quarried for use in construction, with interpretive trails explaining its geological significance.
Ybor City Museum State Park – Situated in Tampa’s historic Ybor City, this museum and park highlight the area’s rich Cuban and Spanish cigar-making heritage, featuring restored buildings and exhibits on immigrant culture.
Yellow Bluff Fort Historic State Park – Located near Jacksonville, this small but historically significant site preserves the remains of a Civil War-era fortification that once protected the St. Johns River.
Yellow River Marsh Preserve State Park – Found near Milton, this park protects one of Florida’s rare wet prairie ecosystems, home to carnivorous plants, diverse bird species, and scenic boardwalks.
Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park – Near Homosassa, this park preserves the remains of a pre-Civil War sugar mill that once supplied sugar products to Southern plantations, with interpretive signs detailing its history.