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

We typically encourage folks to stay in our beautiful State Parks, but tonight we want @RaysBaseball to send a few OUT of the park! Let's go, Rays! #ForTampaBay #WorldSeries

📆 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

Indian Key Historic State Park was once a busy island community in the 1830s. People lived and worked in a small village with homes, a store and docks. The town grew because wreckers used the island as a base to help ships that crashed on nearby reefs. Everything changed in 1840 during the Second Seminole War, when the settlement was attacked and destroyed. Today, visitors can walk past old stone foundations and imagine what life was like in this once‑active island community. *** 📍: Indian Key Historic 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 #IndianKey #TheRealFlorida #LoveFL

Wide, open views are easy to find at Atlantic Ridge Preserve State Park. Trails pass through marshes, prairies and pine flatwoods, giving visitors long looks across calm, serene land. Sawgrass and wetland plants stretch out in every direction, and even small rises in the terrain create simple, clear vantage points. These broad horizons make it easy to spot wildlife or watch how the light changes across the landscape. The quiet setting is peaceful, spacious and easy for any hiker to enjoy. *** 📍: Atlantic Ridge Preserve 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 #AtlanticRidge #TheRealFlorida #LoveFL

It’s First Day Bikes! Explore Florida’s landscapes while building healthy habits. Florida State Parks are inviting visitors to start October with a ride. Many parks offer smooth, scenic trails where families can enjoy fresh air, wildlife and quiet natural spaces from the seat of a bike. Parks with paved paths, multi‑use trails and open roads give riders plenty of choices for a safe, enjoyable trip. *** 💡: 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 #FirstDayBikes #TheRealFlorida #LoveFL

Wide stretches of mangroves, marsh and pine flatwoods make Collier-Seminole State Park a good place to spot many different bird species. Because the landscape shifts from swamp to forest to prairie, visitors have plenty of chances to see different species in one trip. *** 📍: Collier-Seminole 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 #CollierSeminole #TheRealFlorida #LoveFL

Boat tours are nothing new for Silver Springs State Park. In the late 1800s, visitors began riding simple wooden boats across the crystal‑clear water to see fish, plants and the bright sandy bottom. As tourism grew, guides started using glass‑bottom boats, which let people look straight through the floor into the spring. These tours quickly became the park’s signature experience and drew travelers from all over the country. Today, glass‑bottom boat tours continue the tradition and remain one of the most recognizable parts of the park’s story. *** 📍: Silver Springs 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 #SilverSprings #TheRealFlorida #LoveFL

National Public Lands Day is here, and Florida State Parks are celebrating the natural areas that belong to everyone. Public lands protect clean water, wildlife habitat and the outdoor spaces people enjoy for hiking, paddling and learning about nature. Across the state, volunteers help with trail work, litter removal and other projects that keep parks healthy. These efforts support conservation and make sure parks stay welcoming for future visitors. National Public Lands Day reminds us that these places thrive when communities care for them. *** 📍: Wekiwa Springs 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 #WekiwaSprings #TheRealFlorida #LoveFL