Activities at Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach
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Beaches
Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation area boasts about ½ mile stretch of stunning beach. We invite you to come relax and enjoy the beautiful ambiance of the blue ocean, white foam, and orange sand. Visitors can access our beach via several boardwalks including an ADA accessible ramp to the beach. Visitors can enjoy sunbathing, sand sculpting, shelling, swimming, surfing, fishing, and wildlife viewing. No matter what your fancy is, you will enjoy spending the day on the beach of Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area! |
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BicyclingWe welcome you to ride through our park. Enjoy the serenity of the intercoastal waterway. Feel free to ride through the back of the park, however, some areas are softer surfaces so caution is advised. A sidewalk following the side of A1A is also a highly used bike path. This sidewalk runs the length of Flagler Beach and runs down to Ormond. Many bicyclists use our park as a nice place to catch their breath, take a break, and get some fresh air. Please don't hesitate to contact our park or stop by and inquire about our future projects that may be of interest to you. |
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Boat RampA boat ramp is located in our park on the east end of the boat channel leading out to the intercoastal waterway. This boat ramp will safely accommodate canoes, kayaks, personal watercraft, and boats up to 25 feet. |
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BoatingBoating is a popular activity at the park. Many visitors enjoy boating for recreation or for fishing as our park gives you access to the intercoastal waterway |
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Campfire CirclesEach of our 34 sites in the campground has a campfire ring. Each of our pavilions in the park has a grill as well. |
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Camping
Our 34 site campground has water and electrical hookups on each site. There is centrally located dump station. The campground has a full service bathhouse. Trash dumpsters are also provided. Our campground has a several ADA accessible camp sites and the restroom facilities are accessible and have ADA restrooms and showers. We have a beach wheelchair available upon request.
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CanoeingCanoeing & KayakingMany people enjoy canoeing and kayaking in and out of the park’s boat basin and mosquito ditches along the sides of the intercoastal waterway. |
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FacilitiesThere are several restroom facilities in our park. In our campground we have a full-service bathhouse with ADA shower and restroom facilities, and outdoor showers as well. Our Day Use bathroom contains restrooms, outdoor showers, and a picnic pavilion. Our park has a handful of picnic pavilions available for our visitors needs when it comes to family reunions, family picnics, or a nice get together with friends. Please contact the park to reserve one today. We are currently working on projects to enhance your comfort and activities in our park. We are making every effort to make all of our park as accessible as possible. Feel free to contact us for more information.
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FishingA variety of fish inhabit the waters in and near our park. Test the limits of your skill, knowledge, and patience. Enjoy competing with the egrets and herons as they stalk the shorelines. Stop by the ranger station for more information on fishing, fishing regulations, tides, bait stores, and licenses. Do you need a Fishing License? |
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Guided ToursThe park staff an visitor service provider offer a wide variety of programs and activities that are sure to entice the adventurous side of you. Join us for programs that will immerse you into the “wildside” of the park. Other programs will help you lead a more healthier lifestyle. While other programs still are to inform you how to safely accomplish things. Inspire your imagination by joining us for an upcoming program. Contact the park today for more information on upcoming programs, events, and projects. |
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Interpretive ExhibitThe park has many interpretive exhibits and signs throughout the park. There are five interpretive kiosk panels and a commemorative plaque to Gamble Rogers in the Day Use area. Our campground has a information kiosk on the full facility bathhouse. Our ranger station contains many interpretive exhibits and the park itself has many interpretive signs and several kiosk panels as well. |
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Nature TrailsJoe Kenner Nature Trail is ¾ mile hiking trail through a coastal hammock towards the intercoastal waterway. The trail has several benches and interpretive signs. This is a great opportunity for exercise and wildlife viewing. This trail is a little rugged. We recommend comfortable but sturdy shoes, sunscreen, bug spray, a hat, and something to drink. |
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PavilionGamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area rents it’s pavilions for many different occasions including receptions, reunions, company picnics, parties, neighborhood cookouts, and special events. Each pavilion has a stand-up grill, picnic tables, and water. For more information please contact the park at (386) 517-2086. |
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Pet CampingPet camping is available at Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area. Pets must be confined or leashed (not to exceed six feet in length) or otherwise under the physical control of a person at all times. Tethered pets must not be left unattended for more than 30 minutes. Quiet hours are observed from 11:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Pet owners are required to pick up after their pets and must properly dispose of all pet droppings in trash receptacles. Our park does provide a pet waste station and walking area in the campground. Florida law requires that all pets be vaccinated against rabies. Any pet that is noisy, dangerous, intimidating or destructive will not be allowed to remain in the park. Non-furbearing pets, such as reptiles, birds, or fish must be confined or under the physical control of the owner. Some animals may be prohibited on park property. Pets are not permitted in any park building or on the beach. Failure to abide by these rules may result in the camper being asked to board the pet outside the park or to leave the campground.
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PetsPets must be confined, leashed (not to exceed six feet in length) or otherwise under the physical control of a person at all times. Tethered pets must not be left unattended for more than 30 minutes. Pet owners must pick up after their pets and properly dispose of all pet droppings in trash receptacles. Florida law requires that pets be vaccinated against rabies. Any pet that is noisy, dangerous, intimidating or destructive will not be allowed to remain in the park. Non-furbearing pets, such as reptiles, birds, or fish must be confined or under the physical control of the owner. Some animals may be prohibited on park property. Pets are not allowed in any park building or on the beach. Failure to adhere to these rules may result in the visitor being asked to leave the park.
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Picnic AreasSeveral picnic areas are located throughout the park. The park has several picnic pavilions and other picnic tables are spread out along the waters’ edge. Each pavilion has picnic tables, a stand-up grill, and water. Each camping site has a picnic table as well. There are also plenty of gentle and flat terrain for visitors to have a picnic on a blanket |
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RV CampingOur campsites range in size from 20 feet to 47 feet. ADA accessible sites are available. All sites have water, electricity (20,30, or 50 amps offered at each site), a picnic table, and a fire ring. ADA accessible sites also have stand-up grills. A communal dump station is free for our park campers. We have a beach wheelchair available upon request. The park also offers the Bedtime Story Camper Lending Library of picture books for campers aged 4 to 9. Share stories with your child to help explain the sights and sounds they may encounter at the park. Add to your child’s experience in the Real Florida with a lending library treat! Ask to check out a book at the Ranger Station. Reservations may be made up to 11 months in advance by calling Reserve America at 1-800-326-3521 (or TDD 1-888-433-0287). You can also make reservations online at ReserveAmerica.com. Site cost is $25.30 per night. (Rates are subject change without notice).
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ShowersOutdoor showers are available at the bathhouses in the Day Use area as well as the campground. Hot and cold indoor showers are provided for our campers inside the campground. |
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SnorkelingOne way to enjoy our beach is to snorkel the shallow water. Exploring this critical habitat will open your eyes to exciting creatures, neat shells, and perhaps a valuable treasure. Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area offers about 1/2 mile of beach for you to explore. You never know what you may find in the hidden shallows of the Florida Coast. |
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SurfingA popular past time in Flagler Beach, surfing is fun and exciting way to pass your time. Feel free to test your skills in the waves and swells of the Atlantic Ocean. There is no lifeguard on duty, however, the beach is patrolled regularly by our park staff. Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area offers about ½ mile of beach to lay out, paddle out, and test your limits. Come out and ride some waves today! |
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SwimmingSwimming is always a popular activity for those interested in exercise, cooling off, or having fun. The park has about ½ mile of beach for visitors to play on. There is no lifeguard on duty, however, the beach is patrolled regularly by our park staff. |
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Wildlife Viewing
Birding |
