Jack Island Preserve State Park
Fort Pierce 4.2 milesA cluster of mangrove islands in the Indian River Lagoon, Jack Island Preserve north of Fort Pierce Inlet is a perfect destination for birding.
John D. MacArthur Beach State Park
With a rare stretch of natural beach and tropical hammock along the Atlantic Ocean in Palm Beach County, John D. MacArthur Beach State Park is a popular getaway.
John Gorrie Museum State Park
One of only two Floridians honored in the halls of Congress for their achievements, Dr. John Gorrie is the inventor of the icemaker and the father of air conditioning.
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
Key Largo 2.5 milesMolasses Reef, the most accessible living coral reef in the United States, is the reason that John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park exists in the Florida Keys.
Jonathan Dickinson State Park
One of South Florida's best backpacking destinations, Jonathan Dickinson State Park encompasses a vast mosaic of ecosystems along the wild and scenic Loxahatchee River.
Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park
Enjoy Florida's own big sky at the only state park in Florida where starry skies fill the horizon and an extensive network of trails - including the Florida Trail - provides access for exploration.
Koreshan State Park
Estero 2.1 milesWhen Dr. Cyrus Teed founded a commune along the banks of the Estero River in 1894, he envisioned a utopia in the tropics. Koreshan State Park preserves that slice of history.
Lafayette Blue Springs State Park
Mayo 1.0 milesA beauty spot along the western shore of the Suwannee River, Lafayette Blue Spring is both a swimming hole and a lesson in the curious nature of karst.
Lake Griffin State Park
Lake Griffin State Park sits along the marshy shore of Lake Griffin, its campground and canoe launch its biggest draws, but its land-based highlights aren't subtle: giant live oaks.
Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological State Park
Tallahassee 3.5 milesA clearing in the deep forest along the north shore of Lake Jackson reveals reminders of a civilization long gone from the face of Florida.
Lake June-in-Winter Scrub Preserve State Park
Lake Placid 3.5 milesAtop 845 acres of the Lake Wales Ridge in Lake Placid, Lake June-in-Winter Scrub Preserve has one of the highest concentrations of rare plants in North America.
Lake Kissimmee State Park
Lake Wales 16.0 milesDiscover the beauty of the land between the lakes east of Lake Wales while exploring the vast prairies and fern-laden hammocks of Lake Kissimmee State Park.