Ravine Gardens State Park
With swinging bridges over a deep ravine painted in bright colors by azaleas each February, Ravine Gardens State Park offers hiking and biking loops in Palatka
River Rise Preserve State Park
Birthing the Santa Fe River from a journey underground, River Rise Preserve State Park offers trails open to hikers and equestrians via adjoining O'Leno State Park.
Rock Springs Run Reserve State Park
You have a better-than-average chance of spotting a Florida black bear at Rock Springs Run State Reserve, a vast wilderness area in the Wekiva River basin.
San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park
Gainesville 10.2 milesFlorida's weird karst geology meets a forest of towering hardwood trees in this botanically significant preserve on the edge of Gainesville.
San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park
With a historic timeline dating back five centuries, San Marcos de Apalache protects layers of history accumulated at the confluence of the Wakulla and St. Marks Rivers
Savannas Preserve State Park
At Savannas Preserve State Park, a grand expanse of wet prairies and pine flatwoods extends across two counties to the west of the Indian River Lagoon.
Seabranch Preserve State Park
Find a wonderland of white sand and small shrubs at Seabranch Preserve State Park, which protects a sand pine scrub and more along the Atlantic Coastal Ridge.
Sebastian Inlet State Park
One of few places where the Indian River Lagoon mingles with the Atlantic Ocean, Sebastian Inlet is the central feature of a state park protecting the tips of both barrier islands.
Shoal River Headwaters State Park
DeFuniak Springs 7.5 milesOpened to the public in January 2026, Florida’s 176th state park offers miles of wide multiuse trails alongside Gum Creek, a tributary to the Shoal River.
Silver Springs State Park
One of the world's largest and deepest springs, Silver Springs pours out more than 550 million gallons of water daily, forming the Silver River.
South Fork State Park
Bradenton 9.2 milesA series of three loops tied together across Little Manatee River Southfork Tract and South Fork State Park explore progressively wilder scrub communities along the South Fork of the Little Manatee River.
St. Andrews State Park
Anchoring the eastern end of Panama City Beach, this popular state park is an important natural haven and outdoor recreation destination in an urban setting.