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WelcomeWhen the setting sun paints the evening sky, where will you makeyour bed? Florida’s state parks offer you a variety of overnightaccommodations.At a Florida state park, the day’s work is play, a walk on the beach, a hikethrough the woods, a swim, a bike ride. All you need is a fishing rod, akayak, a book and a friend.What do you want to see when the sun rises on the new day?Choose a wooded campsite within walking distance of white sandybeaches or camp along the banks of a quietly moving river. Bring yourboat or canoe, or fishing tackle and a rod, for a relaxing time with familyand friends.Explore nature on the hiking trails, while at the same time leaving stressof the busy world behind. Attend a festival, a reenactment or simplydo nothing.We are committed to providing a variety of accessible amenities for allvisitors at Florida state parks, including campgrounds and cabins.2FloridaStateParks.org #FLStateParks

Family CampingFlorida’s state parks offer more than 50 campgrounds statewide for tents,campers and RVs. Most campsites include water, electricity, a grill andpicnic table. Centralized showers, restrooms and a dump station arealso available. One responsible person, 18 or older, must be present on each campsiteor cabin. Camping fees vary from park to park and include a maximum of eightpeople per site, not including children under 6 years old. Check-in time is 3 p.m. Check-out time is 1 p.m. You are welcome to stayin the park through the end of the day. Quiet time is from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Campsites are limited to two vehicles. Selected campsites mayonly allow one vehicle.FloridaStateParks.org #FLStateParks3

CabinsFrom modern to rustic, state park cabins provide overnight accommodationsin a variety of settings—near beaches, rivers and lakes or peaceful woodedcommunities. Cabin styles vary from fully equipped modern cabins tohand-hewn, lumber or palm-log retreats. Cabin amenities may include akitchen, fireplace and screened porch, complete with rocking chairs andporch swings. Cabins may be reserved for one night during the week, Monday–Thursday,or a minimum of two nights on weekends and holidays, Friday andSaturday, departing Sunday, or Saturday and Sunday, departing Monday.Some exceptions apply. Cabins can accommodate either four or six visitors. Check-in time is 4 p.m. Check-out time is 11 a.m. Quiet time is from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.4FloridaStateParks.org #FLStateParks

Pets are not permitted in cabins or cabin areas. Staff may assess cabin renters a damage fee if necessary to clean-up orrepair any damage beyond ordinary cleaning, wear and tear. Fees mayalso be charged for lost/stolen items.Group, Primitive, Equestrian and BoatMany parks offer areas for youth and group camping. Backpackers maywish to hike to secluded areas for primitive camping. More than 15 stateparks offer campsites and other amenities for equestrians and their horses.Owners of horses visiting state parks must provide proof of a negativeCoggins test. Call the park to discuss availability, facilities, rules and fees.Five state parks provide boat slips with water and electricity. Boatershave access to the state park’s restrooms, showers, pump-outs and otheramenities. Boaters can also anchor overnight at Bill Baggs Cape FloridaState Park and at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park.FloridaStateParks.org #FLStateParks5

Camping with Pets and Service AnimalsPets are welcome at most Florida State Parks. Some campgrounds havedesignated sites for pets. All pets must be confined, leashed or otherwiseunder the physical control of a person at all times. Leashes may not exceedsix feet in length. Pets must be well behaved. Owners must pick up aftertheir pets and properly dispose of all pet droppings in trash receptacles.Pets are not permitted on beaches or playgrounds, or in bathing areas,cabins, park buildings or concession facilities. Individual parks may havespecific areas prohibiting pets.Service animals in a working capacity are allowed in all public areas of stateparks when accompanied by a visitor with a disability.Service animals should be harnessed, leashed or tethered unless such adevice interferes with the service animal’s work or the visitor’s disabilityprevents the use of these devices.6FloridaStateParks.org #FLStateParks

ReservationsCampsite and cabin reservations may be made from one day to 11months in advance by calling (800) 326-3521, or TDD (888) 433-0287 orby visiting Reserve.FloridaStateParks.org. Call the park directly to reservegroup or primitive campsites.*Prices subject to change.A 50 percent discount on base campsite fees is available to Floridacitizens who are 65 years old or older, or Florida citizens possessing acurrent social security disability award certificate or a 100 percentdisability award certificate from the federal government.A 50 percent discount on the base camping fee is available to familiesoperating a licensed family foster home.Recipients of all discounts must provide proof of eligibility.FloridaStateParks.org #FLStateParks7

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Primitive CampingPrimitive Group CampingEquestrian CampingCamping Tent/RVCabins/LodgingDeveloped Group CampingBoat CampingNorthwest Region26Big Lagoon State ParkBlackwater River State ParkFred Gannon Rocky Bayou7State Park8 Henderson Beach State Park9 Topsail Hill Preserve State Park10 Grayton Beach State Park15 Falling Waters State Park16 Florida Caverns State Park17 Three Rivers State Park18 Torreya State Park19 St. Andrews State ParkT.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph20Peninsula State ParkDr. Julian G. Bruce St. George24Island State Park25 Bald Point State ParkFloridaStateParks.org #FLStateParks9

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Primitive CampingPrimitive Group CampingEquestrian CampingCamping Tent/RVCabins/LodgingDeveloped Group CampingBoat CampingNorth Central Region26 Ochlockonee River State ParkEdward Ball Wakulla Springs27State Park39 Suwannee River State ParkStephen Foster Folk Culture40Center State Park42 Lafayette Blue Springs State ParkSuwannee River Wilderness43State Trail49 O’Leno State Park50 Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park51 River Rise Preserve State Park55 Fanning Springs State Park56 Manatee Springs State ParkWaccasassa Bay Preserve59State ParkPaynes Prairie Preserve61State ParkFloridaStateParks.org #FLStateParks11

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Primitive CampingPrimitive Group CampingEquestrian CampingCamping Tent/RVCabins/LodgingDeveloped Group CampingBoat CampingNortheast Region65 Fort Clinch State Park69 Little Talbot Island State ParkMike Roess Gold Head Branch73State Park77 Anastasia State ParkFloridaStateParks.org #FLStateParks13

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Primitive CampingPrimitive Group CampingEquestrian CampingCamping Tent/RVCabins/LodgingDeveloped Group CampingBoat CampingCentral West Region79838889919397Marjorie Harris Carr CrossFlorida GreenwayFort Cooper State ParkAnclote Key PreserveState ParkHillsborough River State ParkCaladesi Island State ParkAlafia River State ParkLittle Manatee River State ParkFloridaStateParks.org #FLStateParks15

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Primitive CampingPrimitive Group CampingEquestrian CampingCamping Tent/RVCabins/LodgingDeveloped Group CampingBoat CampingCentral Region98101102103104Rainbow Springs State ParkSilver Springs State ParkHontoon Island State ParkBlue Spring State ParkLake Griffin State ParkRock Springs Run State105ReserveLower Wekiva River Preserve106State Park107 Wekiwa Springs State Park110 Colt Creek State Park111 Lake Louisa State ParkAllen David Broussard Catfish112Creek Preserve State Park*113 Lake Kissimmee State ParkPaynes Creek Historic114State Park115 Highlands Hammock State Park*Limited AccessFloridaStateParks.org #FLStateParks17

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Primitive CampingPrimitive Group CampingEquestrian CampingCamping Tent/RVCabins/LodgingDeveloped Group CampingBoat CampingCentral East Region118 Faver-Dykes State ParkGamble Rogers Memorial120 State Recreation Area atFlagler Beach124 Tomoka State Park128 Sebastian Inlet State ParkSt. Sebastian River Preserve129State ParkKissimmee Prairie Preserve130State Park138 Jonathan Dickinson State ParkFloridaStateParks.org #FLStateParks19

Southwest RegionDay Use Park20Overnight Accomodations ParkFloridaStateParks.org #FLStateParks

Primitive CampingPrimitive Group CampingEquestrian CampingCamping Tent/RVCabins/LodgingDeveloped Group CampingBoat CampingSouthwest Region143145146151154157Lake Manatee State ParkMyakka River State ParkOscar Scherer State ParkCayo Costa State ParkKoreshan State ParkCollier-Seminole State ParkFloridaStateParks.org #FLStateParks21

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Primitive CampingPrimitive Group CampingEquestrian CampingCamping Tent/RVCabins/LodgingDeveloped Group CampingBoat CampingSoutheast Region160 Hugh Taylor Birch State Park162 Oleta River State ParkBill Baggs Cape Florida164State ParkJohn Pennekamp Coral Reef167State Park172 Long Key State Park173 Curry Hammock State Park174 Bahia Honda State ParkFloridaStateParks.org #FLStateParks23

Fees and Contact InformationTo change or cancel your reservations, call 1-888-622-9190. There is a 17.75cancellation fee or a 10.00 transfer fee for changes made to reservationbefore the scheduled date of arrival. Cancellations on the day of arrival willbe charged a 17.75 cancellation fee plus the first night’s use fee. *Pricessubject to change.Contact InformationDepartment of Environmental ProtectionDivision of Recreation and Parks3900 Commonwealth Blvd.MS 535Tallahassee, FL 32399Statewide Information Line:(850) Parks.org #FLStateParks

Many parks offer areas for youth and group camping. Backpackers may wish to hike to secluded areas for primitive camping. More than