Rainbow Springs State Park
Dunnellon 5.0 milesA botanical and a geological delight, Rainbow Springs wraps the beauty of a first-magnitude spring with gardens and waterfalls once part of a classic Florida attraction.
Rocky Bayou Nature Trail
Niceville 1.5 milesStroll through sand pine scrub and bluff forest to savor a series of views on Rocky Bayou, a brackish arm of Choctawhatchee Bay.
Rye Preserve
Bradenton 2.6 milesOne of Mantee County's oldest preserves, Rye Preserve offers seasonal camping along the Upper Manatee River along with short nature trails.
Rye Preserve Yellow Trail
Bradenton 1.8 milesExplore the pioneer settlement of Rye and the flow of Rye Creek towards the Manatee River in the open spaces of Rye Preserve.
Salt Springs Recreation Area
See the beauty of William Bartram's "amazing crystal fountain" as you gaze into the depths of this rocky spring in the Ocala National Forest
Savannas Recreation Area
Fort Pierce 3.4 milesCamp, paddle, bike, or hike to explore the north end of a tall, narrow basin of freshwater marshes and pine savannas west of the Atlantic Coastal Ridge in Fort Pierce.
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.
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.
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.
St. George Island State Park
Blessed with brilliant white quartz sand, St. George Island State Park is a sparkling, quiet getaway protecting nearly 2,000 acres of coastal habitats on a barrier island between Apalachicola Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.
St. Lucie Lock and Dam
Stuart 1.0 milesAt a complex spanning the St. Lucie Lock and Dam, a yellow blazed loop trail winds north through a shady palm hammock carpeted with ferns and wild coffee.
St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park
Fellsmere 40.0 milesCut in two by Interstate 95 south of Melbourne, St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park spans 35 square miles across two counties, protecting a mosaic of habitats for wildlife, particularly the Florida scrub-jay.