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From
sugar white beaches on the Gulf of Mexico to the shores of
Choctawhatchee Bay --- we have some of the worlds most beautiful
beaches.
View our our extensive list of
parks and trails by
Gulf coast location (Pensacola, Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa Island, Destin, South Walton, Panama City to Apalachicola) or inland along I-10 towards Tallahassee.
Niceville Dog
Park
-- Off Leash Dog Park
Park opens at dawn and closes at 10pm.
4 acre fenced park with shade trees,
running space and a continuous flowing dog water station. Please use
the park at your own risk. Parents should use caution with small
children. Park is located in Niceville off Hwy 85 just north of
the soccer/football fields. For additional information, please visit
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A-Z
Listing of Gulf Coast
Parks and Trails Along Hwy 98 |
- Beasley (Gulf
front)
Okaloosa Island, Gulf side on Hwy 98
Gulf front beach park with picnic tables, restrooms, grills and a bath house.
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- Big
Lagoon State Park
(Coastal Park)
12301 Gulf Beach Highway Pensacola, FL 32507 (850) 492-1595 -
reservations accepted
Big Lagoon State Park is located on C.R. 292A, approximately 10 miles
southwest of Pensacola.
Full facility 698-acre coastal park with recreation area, showers,
swimming, boating, boat ramp, dock, fishing, hiking/nature trails,
beaches, five picnic areas with shelters, 75 campsites, visitor
center, observation tower, canoeing, amphitheater and a pavilion.
Guided walks, campfire programs and recreational skills programs are
offered seasonally and upon special request for groups.
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- Bracken Wayside Park
-- also known as The Boardwalk
(Gulf front)
Okaloosa Island, Gulf side on Hwy 98
Gulf front beach park featuring ADA accessibility, showers and
bathrooms. The facilities sit on the largest stretch of public
beach in the area. Facilities include a 400-seat seafood
restaurant, a two level beach club, a dueling piano night club, a
children's playground, beach volleyball, 3 beach accesses with
showers, 6 public pavilions, picnic tables and public restrooms.
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- Cassine
Garden's Nature Trail
Call for information (850) 231-5721
Nature trail and boardwalk meander through three miles of scenic
marshland, forests and white sand beaches.
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- Clement E. Taylor Park
(Bay
front)
Calhoun Ave, Destin FL
Located on Choctawhatchee Bay.
Shade trees with picnic tables, playground equipment and restrooms.
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- Constitution
Convention Museum
State Park
200 Allen Memorial Way Port St. Joe Florida 32456 (850) 229-8029
Constitutional Convention Museum State Park is located in Port St.
Joe, off U.S. 98.
Park, visitor center, interpretive center.
A Constitution monument was erected on
the grounds in 1922 and bears the names of the convention delegates
engraved in marble. A museum building was added to the 13.5-acre site
and opened to the public in 1955. A self-guided tour will lead you
through the convention hall where the convention setting is recreated
with life-size delegates. Audio-animated mannequins portray
Territorial Governors Robert Reid and William P. Duval, Senator David
Y. Levy and Attorney Thomas L. Baltzell.
A nominal fee is charged for museum
visitors six years of age and older. Special interpretive programs and
tours designed for groups can be arranged.
The museum visitor center is open from 9 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00
p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Monday, except Thanksgiving, Christmas
and New Year's Day.
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- Eastern
Lake Bike/Hike Trail
Call for maps and regulations (850) 231-5800
A 10-mile loop in the Point Washington State Forest that passes
through a variety of natural vegetation and wildlife habitat.
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- Eden
Gardens State Park
(Bay Front)
P.O. Box 26 Point Washington, FL 32454 (850) 231-4214
Eden Gardens State Park is located in Point Washington, off U.S. 98 on
C.R. 395.
Picnicking, visitor center, interpretive center, guided tours, state
garden.
A 1895 Greek revival estate surrounded by gardens overlooking the Choctawhatchee Bay. Admission charge.
The grounds, gardens and picnic area are open daily from 8 a.m. until
sundown. The house is open for hourly guided tours from 9 a.m. - 4
p.m. Thursday through Monday. A
picnic area with adjacent parking is available at the old mill site on
Tucker Bayou.
Eden State Gardens which was once the
home of the William Henry Wesley family is now a place of tranquility
and contemplation. Yet, nearly 100 years ago, a visit to Eden State
Gardens would have vibrated with the whir of mechanical and human
energy.
Moss-draped live oaks, which predate
the Wesley Company, dominate the lawns. Camellias and azaleas offer
colorful accents to the scene from October through May; enjoy the peak
bloom around mid- March.
Visit Eden Gardens web page for
additional park information.
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Eglin Reservation
(North of Fort Walton Beach):
464,316 acres in Okaloosa Country, half is for public recreation. Forest, rivers, lakes, hunting, camping
and fishing. Free permits are required for the reservation, and they can be acquired at the Jackson Guard Station on Hwy 85, north of Niceville. Small fees are charged for hunting and fishing for ages 15 through 65.
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- Fort
Walton Beach Landing
Brooks Street, Fort Walton Beach
Facility includes a fishing pier, boardwalk, gazebo, picnic area and a
stage area for special event use.
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- Grayton
Beach State Park
(Gulf Front)
357 Martin Park Rd., Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459-5808 (850) 231-4210 - reservations
accepted
Grayton Beach State Park is located
on S.R. 30-A, south of U.S. 98.
Full facility park with 37 campsites,
30 cabins, showers, boat ramp, fishing, nature walks, picnicking, swimming,
paved bicycle paths, hiking/nature trails, recreation area, canoeing, handicapped accessible boardwalk and beach
wheelchair is available. Campsites are equipped with picnic tables,
grills, water and electricity. Park rangers provide campfire programs
seasonally.
This 2,000- acre park offers rolling sea
oat-covered dunes with wide, white sand beach.
Low Season (Oct 1
- Feb 29) Campsite Fees: Campsite
and water $8.00 per night. Campsite, water and electricity $10.00 per
night.
High Season (Mar 1 - Sept 30) Campsite Fees: Campsite and
water $14.00 per night.
Campsite, water and electricity $17.00 per night.
Cabin
information: Cabin patrons enter through
automatic security gates and meander down the newly paved roads to the
cabin area. Each 800 square foot cabin is furnished with two bedrooms,
a bathroom, and a full kitchen including microwave over, dishwasher,
stove and refrigerator with an automatic icemaker. In addition, each
cabin has a ceramic tile living room area and a sit-down counter with
a beautiful gas fireplace.
Reservation
Information:
-Reservations are accepted 11 months in
advance.
-2 ADA Cabins are available (request at time of reservation).
-Reservations may be made by telephone at (850)231-4210) or in person
at Grayton Beach State Recreation Area from 8:00am to sunset (CST) 7
days a week.
-Minimum 2-nights stay,
with a 3-nights minimum stay on holiday weekends.
-Reservations for 1-night stay can only be made 14 days or less in
advance.
-Maximum stay is 14 days.
-A deposit of 2-nights stay, plus tax is required with 10 days of
making a reservation.
Cabin Fees:
-Spring/Summer Season (March 1-September 30)
$160.00 + tax per night.
-Fall/Winter Season (October 1-February 29) call for new prices.
Cabin Furnishings:
-Each cabin is fully furnished with a
combination of queen-sized and twin beds. The living room also has a
queen-size futon.
-The kitchen is equipped with a stove, refrigerator, microwave oven,
coffee maker, can opener, cooking utensils, glassware and flatware.
-Linens are provided. Bring extra towels for beach use.
Cancellation/Refunds:
Patrons will receive a full refund minus a
$15.00 handling fee for reservations canceled at least 14 days prior
to the arrival date. If notice of cancellation is received less that
14 days prior to the scheduled arrival date, the patron will be
charged 2-nights rental; unless the cabin can be re-rented in which
case the full refund minus the handling fee will be paid.
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Gulf Islands Natural Seashore
1801 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze 850-934-2600
Between Santa Rosa Sound and Gulf of Mexico.
Full facility camping, group/youth camping, canoeing, swimming,
fishing, picnicking, hiking/Nature trails and guided tours.
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- Henderson
Beach State Park
(Gulf Front)
17000 Emerald Coast Parkway Destin, Florida 32541(850) 837-7550 -
reservations accepted
Henderson Beach State Park
is located just east of the city of Destin on U.S.98.
Full facility 208-acre park with
showers, campsites, picnicking, pavilion, swimming, surf fishing and
over 6,000 feet of scenic Gulf front shoreline. Thirty
campsites, with electric and water hookups, are available.
Campsite and water $16.00
per night. Campsite, water and electricity $18.00 per night.
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- John
Gorrie Museum State Park
P.O. Box 267 Apalachicola, FL 32320 (850) 653-9347
John Gorrie Museum State Park is located on Sixth Street, one block
off U.S. 319-98 in Apalachicola, off U.S. 98
Visitor center,
interpretive center,
museum.
The visitor center is open from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Monday,
Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The center is closed on
Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.
A replica of Gorrie's
ice-machine, built from the specifications of his 1851 patent, is on
display in the museum.
The Apalachicola River's rich
floodplains attracted many settlers during the 1800s and played an
important role in the development of the town of Apalachicola.
Visit
John Gorrie Museum web page for additional
park information.
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- Liza
Jackson Park
318 Miracle Strip Pky, SW Ft. Walton Beach
1,000 feet of waterfront park with picnic tables, grills, boat ramp, playgrounds, restrooms,
covered pavilion, fishing pier and boat ramp.
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Marler Park (Bay front)
Okaloosa Island on Hwy 98
Bay side of Okaloosa Island off Santa Rosa Boulevard. Public
beach, swimming, picnic tables, barbecue grills, boat ramp, rest rooms
and a bathhouse.
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- Niceville Dog
Park
-- Off Leash Dog Park
Park opens at dawn and closes at 10pm.
4 acre fenced park with shade trees,
running space and a continuous flowing dog water station. Please use the
park at your own risk. Parents should use caution with small children.
Park is located in Niceville off Hwy 85 just north of the
soccer/football fields. For additional information, please visit
http://www.myspace.com/nicevilledogpark
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- Perdido
Key State Park (Gulf Front)
12301 Gulf Beach Highway Pensacola, FL 32507 (850) 492-1595
Perdido Key State Park is located 15 miles southwest of Pensacola, off
S.R. 292.
Perdido Key State Recreation Area is a 247-acre barrier island near
Pensacola on the Gulf of Mexico. The wide, white, sandy beaches and
the rolling sand dunes covered with sea oats make this a pristine
oasis along the rapidly developing panhandle.
Beaches, swimming, picnicking, showers and fishing (no camping).
Open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.
Visit
Perdido Key web page for additional park information.
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- Pine
Log State Forest
715 West 15 Street, Panama City, FL 32401(850) 747-5639
Leashed pets allowed. Full facility
camping, primitive camping, group/youth camping, showers, swimming,
fishing, boat ramp, picnicking, hiking/nature trails, biking,
equestrian trails/horseback riding.
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This forest is located in the panhandle on a strip of land between the
Gulf of Mexico and Choctawhatchee Bay. The forest is accessible
through existing roads that provide hiking and mountain bike riding.
Leashed pets allowed. Fishing, hiking/nature trails and biking.
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- Rocky
Bayou State Park
(Bay Front)
4281 Hwy 20 Niceville, Florida 32578 (850) 833-9144 - reservations
accepted
Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou
State Park is located five miles east of Niceville on S.R. 20.
Full facility 375-acre recreation
area with primitive camping, swimming, boating, boat ramp, canoeing, fishing,
hiking/nature trails, picnicking and campfire circle. Forty-Two
campsites, with electric and water hookups, are available.
Campsites and picnic shelters overlook scenic Rocky Bayou, an arm of
Choctawhatchee Bay. Ranger-guided walks and campfire programs
are offered seasonally.
Campsite and water $8.00 per night.
Campsite, water and electricity $10.00 per night. Pets with tags and
vaccination papers $2.00 per night.
Florida state parks are open from 8
a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.
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- Scenic
Highway 30-A Bike Path
Safely navigate South Walton's most picturesque roadway on eight-feet
wide, off-road bike paths that wind along pristine fresh water lakes,
quiet communities, undeveloped woodlands and beach areas. Paths are
constructed from Blue Mountain Beach to Inlet Beach, except where
pedestrian sidewalks exist. Nine miles are off-road, and a majority of
the rest of the 18-mile stretch is connected to the highway.
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- St.
Andrews State Park
(Gulf Front)
4607 State Park Lane Panama City, FL 32408-7323 (850) 233-5140 -
reservations accepted
St. Andrews State Park is located three miles east of Panama City
Beach, off S.R. 392 (Thomas Drive).
Full facility 1,260-acre park with 176 campsites, two campground
loops, primitive camping, swimming, canoeing, snorkeling, diving, picnicking,
showers, concession stand, group/youth camping, fishing, boat launch,
beaches, two fishing piers, guided tours, recreation area, hiking/nature trails, rock jetties, five large
bath houses, laundry facilities and two dump stations.
Campsites are equipped with
electricity, water, picnic tables and grills or fire rings. The sites
will accommodate camping units ranging in size from tents to rigs up
to 40' in length.
One group campsite is available for
organized groups such as, church groups, scouts, and civic clubs.
Tents only, no electric available. The site has a picnic table and
fire ring it accommodates up to 20 persons. Adults $3 per night
Children under 18 are $2 per night.
*Winter Camping Rates* Oct 1- Feb 28:
$10.00 camping, $2.00 electric, $2.00 waterfront (bayside).
*Summer Camping Rates* Mar 1- Sept
30: $17.00 camping, $2.00 electric,
$2.00 waterfront (bayside).
This rate includes four persons or one family unit (parents and
dependent children). There is no charge for children under 6 years of
age. Maximum occupancy is 8 persons per site.
*Senior and Disabled Florida Residents
1/2 off the base camping rate (Applies to Florida senior citizens of
65 years and older and Florida Residents who are 100% disabled).
OTHER APPLICABLE FEES: $2.00 per night
per extra persons camping, $3.00 per night per extra vehicle.
ALL FEES LISTED DO NOT INCLUDE TAX.
Reservations are accepted by phone or
in person. You may make a reservation up to 11 months in advance
to reserve sites from 1-14 days.
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- St.
Joseph Peninsula State Park Recreation Area
8899 Cape San Blas Road Port St. Joe, FL 32456 (850) 227-1327 -
reservations accepted
St. Joseph Peninsula State Park is located near Port St. Joe, off
C30-E, off C30, off U.S. 98.
Full facility 1,650-acre wilderness
preserve with 119 campsites, 30 cabins, primitive camping, group/youth
camping, boat tour, showers, boating, boat ramp,
saltwater fishing, wilderness hiking, nature trails, picnicking, swimming, canoeing,
canoe rentals, guided walks and campfire programs are offered
seasonally.
There are 119 campsites with water, picnic tables and grills.
Electricity is available on 97 of the sites. Campsites and cabins can
be reserved by phone or in person. there is also a special tent
camping area for organized, non-profit youth groups.
Eight remote furnished two story
elevated cabins with loft, two queen-sized beds, sleeper sofa, daybed,
equipped kitchen, bathroom, living area, linens and towels located on
the bay side of the park. For extended visits, please bring extra
towels. The cabins sleep five persons comfortably, seven maximum.
Pets are not allowed in the cabins at any time, registered
guide/service animals are permitted wherever their owners are allowed.
Check-in time is no earlier than 4:00 p.m. and check-out time is 11:00
a.m. Eastern. Due to our limited staff, guests are asked to
leave these housekeeping cabins in the same condition in which they
were found upon arrival. Reservations accepted up to
eleven (11) months in advance. The use of recreational vehicles,
tents, etc., in the cabin area for camping purpose is prohibited.
Cabin renters and their guests may anchor or moor boats with motors
only in Eagle Harbor or the marina. No motorized vessels are to
be operated on the bay near the cabins. Vessels will maintain a
no wake speed within 300 feet of land and will maintain 100 feet
between themselves and divers down flags. Vehicles over 2 will
have to park in the day use areas.
Busy season
(March 1 - September 15): $70.00 per night
plus tax (minimum of five <5> nights). Two night
reservations may be made less than a month in advance. One night
stays may be reserved 14 days or less in advance (guests must arrive
by 5 p.m. Eastern).
Off season
(September 16 - February 28):
$55.00 per
night plus tax (minimum of two <2> nights). One night
stays are taken 14 days or less in advance (guests must arrive by 5
p.m. Eastern).
FEES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
WITHOUT NOTICE. THERE IS AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE OF $5.00 PER
PERSON PER NIGHT FOR ANYONE OVER FOUR (4), EXCEPT DEPENDENT CHILDREN
18 OR YOUNGER IN A SINGLE FAMILY. LIMIT SEVEN (7) PERSONS PER
CABIN.
St. Joseph Peninsula State Park has
miles of white sand beaches, striking dune formations, a
heavily-forested interior and a favorable climate for year-round
outdoor recreation characterize this peninsular state park. The
2,516-acre park is bounded on three sides by the waters of St. Joe Bay
and the Gulf of Mexico.
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- Topsail
Hill State Preserve (Gulf front)
7349 W. Hwy 98, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459-3259 (850) 267-1868
- reservations accepted
Full facility 1,600 Gulf front pine forests reserve with nature
trails, sand dunes, two freshwater coastal dune lakes, swimming,
fishing, picnicking and hiking.
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A-Z
Listing of Inland State
Parks Along I-10 |
- Blackwater
River State Park
7720 Deaton Bridge Road Holt, FL 32564 (850) 983-5363 - reservations
accepted
Full facility park and recreation area with campground, nature trails,
fishing, swimming, boat ramp, picnicking, hiking/nature trails and canoeing. Thirty campsites, with electric and water
hookups, are available. Blackwater River State Park is considered one
of the purest sandbottom rivers in the world.
Campsite and water $8.00 per night. Campsite,
water and electricity $10.00 per night. Pets with tags and
vaccination papers $2.00 per night.
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 Blackwater
Canoe Rental & Sales
Canoe,
kayak or tube the clear waters of the Blackwater River (no
white water). Enjoy one of our many day trips (2 to 7 hour
long) or be real adventurous and spend the night on our camping/canoe
trip! We transport you upstream to the launch point where
your fun-filled day begins. The sight of snow white sand bars
contrasting with clear, shallow waters outlined by magnolia, river
cedars and a variety of wildflowers is something everyone should see.
1 hour and 22 minuets from Destin, 38 minuets from Pensacola and 2
hours and 41 minuets from Panama City Beach. Reservations suggested.
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- Falling
Waters State Park
1130 State Park Road Chipley, FL 32428 (850) 638-6130 - reservations
accepted
Falling Waters State Park is
located three miles south of Chipley, off S.R. 77A.
Full facility park with camping, recreation area, group/youth camping,
hiking/nature trails,
picnicking and swimming. Twenty-four campsites, with electric and water
hookups, are available. Falling Waters State Park derives its name
from one of Florida's most notable geological features: a 67-foot
waterfall.
Low Season (Nov 1 - Feb 29) Campsite Fees: Campsite and water
$8.00 per night. Campsite, water and electricity $10.00 per
night. Pets with tags and vaccination papers $2.00 per night. Weekly
and monthly discounts are available only during low season.
High Season (Mar 1 - Oct 31)
Campsite Fees: Campsite and water $10.00 per night. Campsite,
water and electricity $12.00 per night. Pets with tags and vaccination
papers $2.00 per night. No weekly or monthly discounts.
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Caverns State Park
3345 Caverns Road, Marianna, FL 32446 (850) 482-9598 - reservations
accepted
Florida Caverns State Park
is located 3 Miles North of Marianna, Off of U.S. 90 on S.R. 166. From
I-10 Take Marianna Exit 20 or 21 North and Follow signs to the park.
Full facility park with camping, group/youth
camping, boat tour, canoeing, swimming, fishing, boat ramp,
picnicking, hiking/nature trails, visitor center, interpretive center,
guided tours, RV hookups, pull through dump station, camping for tents and rigs up
to 40' in length with electric, water, a picnic table and a ground
grill or fire ring at each site. Full restroom facilities are provided
with hot water and showers.
During the High Season
(March 1 - September 30): $12.00 per night per camp site plus tax.
Electric is $2.00 per night. Extra vehicles (over 1) are $3.00
each. Extra persons (over 4) are $2.00 each. Pets with tags and
vaccination papers $2.00 per night.
During the Off Season (October 1 -
February 28): $8.00 per night per camp site plus tax. (All other
fees are the same as above).
YOUTH CAMPING-A wide
opened youth camping area will accommodate up to 32 persons. A small
restroom facility and primitive showers are also located within the
youth camping area. 2 large fire circles are available to provide a
unique group experience. Fees for youth camping are as follows:
Adults-$3.00 per night, Children (under 18 years of age)-$2.00 per
night. Youth groups must be properly chaperoned with at least 1 adult,
21 years of age or older, for each ten juveniles or fraction thereof.
Call for reservation up to 11 months in advance.
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Ponce
de Leon Springs State Recreation Area (Inland)
2860 Ponce de Leon Springs Road Ponce de Leon, FL 32455 (850) 836-4281
- reservations accepted
Ponce de Leon Springs State Park Area is located one half mile south
of U.S. 90 on C.R,181-A.
The main spring found in the park is actually the coming together of
two flows from a limestone cavity. These two flows produce more than
14 million gallons of crystal-clear water daily.
Activities: fishing, swimming, picnicking and nature hikes. Open from
8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.
Approximately 20 acres have been enhanced with amenities, such as
picnic tables and nature trails, for visitors. Rangers conduct
seasonal guided walks: but self-guided tours can be taken at leisure.
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- Three
Rivers State Park
7908 Three Rivers Park Road Sneads, FL 32460 (850) 482-9006 -
reservations accepted
Three Rivers State Park is located on S.
R. 271, two miles north of Sneads.
Full facility 682 -acre recreation area park with two miles of shoreline on Lake
Seminole at the Florida-Georgia border, camping, boat ramp, fishing,
fishing pier, canoeing, picnicking, canoe rentals, dump station, nature trails,
group and youth camping.
Camping is
permitted in the Lakeside Camping Area where we have thirty-one
beautifully shaded and semi-private campsites available.
Twenty-two of these sites have water and electric. Both Florida
and Georgia are in view from our campsites. We also offer
facilities for group camping in our Highlands Youth Camping Area.
Canoe rentals are also
available for $8.00 per day.
Campsite Fees:
Campsite and water $8.00 per night.
Campsite, water and electricity $10.00 per night.
Pets with tags and vaccination papers $2.00 per night
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- Torreya
State Park
Route 2, Box 70 Bristol, FL 32321 (850) 643-2674 - reservations
accepted
Torreya State Park is located off S.R.
12. on C.R. 1641, 13 miles north of Bristol.
Full facility park with two primitive campsites, yurts, group/youth
camping, primitive camping, fire ring, hiking/nature trails, picnic
table with covered shelter, hot showers, clean restrooms, visitor
center, interpretive center and guided tours. Supplies available at the
Old Barracks Building include soft drink machine, ice, firewood, butane
lighters, propane, and insect repellent. Things to bring are bedding and
towels, flashlight, food (nearest shopping is 15 miles) and
cooking/eating utensils.Thirty-five campsites, with electric
and water hookups, are available.
Year Round Campsite Fees: Campsite and water $8.00 per night.
Campsite, water and electricity $10.00 per night.
Torreya's yurt is a 10-foot round,
domed tent with flooring, electricity, furnished, lockable wooden
door, and three large windows with screens and flaps that open. A Yurt
sleeps 5. Features include air conditioning/heating, skylight, futon
and bunk twin bed on top, table and chairs, leisure deck.
Yurt Reservation: Rental fee is $30 per night to rent the Yurt.
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