Florida State Parks

Camp Helen State Park features a mix of lakefront, forest and beach settings, making it a popular place for simple outdoor activities. Many visitors spend time at Lake Powell, where fishing, paddling and wildlife watching are easy ways to enjoy the water. The nearby beach provides space for swimming, relaxing on the sand and taking in views of the Gulf. Historic buildings from the park’s past add another point of interest, giving guests a chance to explore the area’s history while they enjoy the natural surroundings. *** 📍: Camp Helen State Park 📸: IG ausbound 💡: Plan your adventure at FloridaStateParks.org. Before you visit, check the KNOW BEFORE YOU GO section on the park’s webpage for real-time updates and helpful information. . . #FLStateParks #CampHelen #TheRealFlorida #LoveFL

Ancient history is easy to see at Madira Bickel Mound State Archaeological Site, where a large ceremonial mound built more than a thousand years ago still rises above the surrounding landscape. Indigenous communities shaped this mound as an important gathering place, creating a landmark that reflected their cultural and spiritual traditions. Artifacts found during archaeological work are preserved and curated off‑site, where they can be properly protected and studied by state archaeologists. *** 📍: Madira Bickel Mound State Archaeological Site 💡: Plan your adventure at FloridaStateParks.org. Before you visit, check the KNOW BEFORE YOU GO section on the park’s webpage for real-time updates and helpful information. . @America250FL . #FLStateParks #MadiraBickelMound #TheRealFlorida #LoveFL

Halloween brings a spooky fall atmosphere to Florida State Parks, with cooler weather providing plenty of chances to enjoy nature. Parks across the state highlight the season by encouraging visitors to explore these natural spaces as days get shorter and wildlife becomes more active. Seasonal events include fall celebrations, evening wildlife programs and history‑themed gatherings that make the most of cooler weather. *** 💡: Plan your adventure at FloridaStateParks.org. Before you visit, check the KNOW BEFORE YOU GO section on the park’s webpage for real-time updates and helpful information. . . #FLStateParks #Halloween #TheRealFlorida #LoveFL

Planning your next Florida State Parks adventure? The new digital state map on FloridaStateParks.org makes it easier than ever to explore our parks before you arrive. Discover trails, amenities, recreation opportunities and points of interest with an interactive map designed to help you make the most of your visit. Start your outdoor adventure today! *** . . #FLStateParks #LoveFL #TheRealFlorida

A landscape shaped by early Florida history, Faver‑Dykes State Park was once part of a large plantation along Pellicer Creek. Over time, smaller homesteads and farms appeared, leaving traces of early settlement across the region. By the mid‑1900s, the property shifted toward conservation, eventually becoming a state park that protects both the creek and the surrounding longleaf pine habitat. Today, visitors can explore this setting and get a sense of how people once lived and worked along the water in northeast Florida. *** 📍: Faver‑Dykes State Park 💡: Plan your adventure at FloridaStateParks.org. Before you visit, check the KNOW BEFORE YOU GO section on the park’s webpage for real-time updates and helpful information. . @America250FL . #FLStateParks #FaverDykes #TheRealFlorida #LoveFL

Get your camera ready! 📸 The Florida State Parks Photo Contest opens November 1. Showcase your photography skills and submit your best picture of Florida State Parks. We can't wait to see Florida’s state parks through your lens! Learn more at PhotoContest.FloridaStatePar… . . #FLStateParks #TheRealFlorida #LoveFL #Photography

📆 New dates, same beloved tradition! Mark your calendars for the 75th annual Florida Folk Festival, taking place April 23-25, 2027, at Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park. Celebrate Florida's rich cultural heritage with three days of music, dance, storytelling, folk arts, traditional crafts and delicious food along the banks of the Suwannee River. Whether you're a longtime festivalgoer or planning your first visit, you won't want to miss this anniversary celebration of Florida's people, cultures and traditions. Learn more at floridastateparks.org/Florid… *** 📍: Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park 💡: Plan your adventure at FloridaStateParks.org. Before you visit, check the KNOW BEFORE YOU GO section on the park’s webpage for real-time updates and helpful information. . . #FLStateParks #StephenFoster #FloridaFolkFestival #TheRealFlorida #LoveFL

When #Isaias tried to rain on this Florida couple’s big day, Florida State Parks got the job done. David and Nicole’s wedding was scheduled to take place at Eden Gardens State Park just a few days after Hurricane Isaias’ landfall. Park staff and a strike team worked together to clear the area for the wedding, and thanks to their hard work, David and Nicole got to have their special day as planned. Congratulations to the happy couple! *** 📍: Eden Gardens State Park 💡: Plan your adventure at FloridaStateParks.org. Before you visit, check the KNOW BEFORE YOU GO section on the park’s webpage for real-time updates and helpful information. . . #FLStateParks #EdenGardens #LoveFL

Grayton Beach State Park has reopened! When Governor DeSantis learned that Hurricane Isaias washed out the road, he connected FDOT and the Florida State Parks team to get the road fixed and get Grayton Beach State Park back on its feet. For more updates on park closures, visit FloridaStateParks.org/StormU… *** 📍: Grayton Beach State Park . . #FLStateParks #HurricaneIsaias

Florida State Parks staff are out in the field today assessing the state parks for damage. Through these assessments we’ve found that the road at Grayton Beach State Park was washed out during the storm. These early surveys of the State Parks are an integral part of repairing the damage and getting our parks back open as soon as possible.   Thank you to our staff who make this possible!   For updates on park closures, visit FloridaStateParks.org/StormU…   *** 📍: Grayton Beach State Park . . #FLStateParks #HurricaneIsaias

We are closely monitoring Hurricane #Isaias and its potential impacts to Florida. Each park has an action plan for any necessary response to severe weather, & pre-storm prep is already underway. Stay up to date on park closures by visiting FloridaStateParks.Org/StormU…. *** . . #Hurricane