Manager's Message

Due to extremely dry conditions no campfires or open other burning will be permitted until further notice. Gas grills may be operated with caution.

This time of year requires extra care and caution when visiting state parks. With the arrival of warm weather and warmer water comes a flurry of wildlife activity. When utilizing our boat ramp, boat basin, and salt marsh we encourage you to use safe boating and fishing practices as manatees and their young will be present from time to time throughout the park’s water system.

May 1st kicks off the sea turtle nesting season. Please use caution when on the beach. Pay close attention when laying your towels or blankets, beach umbrellas, coolers, fishing poles, etc. in the sand. Sea turtle nests are very delicate and should not be disturbed. Also keep an eye out for nesting and resting shore birds when out on the beach. Many threatened or endangered species of bird utilize the beach as nesting grounds. Birds may also be resting in large groups. While many people enjoy the wildlife on the beach, it is a necessity that we give them plenty of space, a wide birth, and the quiet undisturbed respect they deserve.

By all means, come out, enjoy the weather and the environment. We ask you also to observe the state park rules and boundaries by not bringing your pets on our beach. After sunset please refrain from using lights on the beach. Also, keep an eye on the weather. Thunderstorms in Florida can arise very quickly and the lightning can be extremely dangerous. We want all of you to be aware that one should exercise a little more caution now that the warmer months and more beautiful weather have arrived.

- Barbara Roberts, Park Manager

Welcome to Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach

Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, this windswept park is named for Florida folk singer Gamble Rogers and railroad entrepreneur Henry Flagler. The beach is the most popular feature at this park, where visitors enjoy swimming, sunbathing, or beachcombing. The daily low tide is an ideal time to observe shore birds feeding in tidal ponds; summer months bring sea turtles who lay their eggs in the golden-brown sand. On the Intracoastal Waterway side of the park, picnic pavilions provide a shady place to enjoy a meal. A nature trail winds through a shady coastal forest of scrub oaks and saw palmetto. Boaters and canoeists can launch from a boat ramp on the Intracoastal Waterway. The park's full-facility campground overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and is just a short walk along a boardwalk from the beach. Located in Flagler Beach off Highway A1A.

Contact the Florida Park Service Information Center for general inquiries.
For Information about Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach, please call 386-517-2086.

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Hours of Operation

Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.

Driving Directions

From I-95: Whether you are traveling north or south on I-95, take exit 284 (State Road 100). Turn east onto State Road 100 and travel approximately 3 miles till you reach A1A (and the ocean). At the light turn right (south) and travel approximately another 3 miles. The Ranger Station will be located on the drive to your right and our day use beach facilities will be on the left.

From Daytona: Take A1A north to approximately 1 mile north of the Flagler/Volusia County line (approximately 18 miles)The Ranger Station will be located on the drive to your left and our day use beach facilities will be to your right.

From Ormond Beach: Take West Granada (40) east, across the Halifax River, to A1A. Turn left (north) on A1A and travel approximately 11 miles (1 mile north of the Flagler/Volusia County line). The Ranger Station will be located on the drive to your left and our day use beach facilities will be to your right.

From Palm Coast: Take Palm Coast Parkway east across the Intercoastal Waterway (toll bridge) to A1A. Turn left (south) on A1A and travel approximately 11 miles. The park is located on A1A. The Ranger Station will be on the drive to your right and our day use beach facilities will be to your left.
Avoid the toll: Take Palm Coast parkway east to Colbert Lane. Turn right (south) on Colbert Lane and travel approximately 7 miles to SR 100. Turn left (east) on SR 100 and travel approximately 1.5 miles to A1A. Turn right on A1A and travel about 3 miles. The Ranger Station will be located on the drive to your right and our day use beach facilities will be to your left.

From St. Augustine: Take A1A south for approximately 32 miles to SR 100. Continue straight through the light and travel approximately another 3 miles to the park. The Ranger Station will be located on the drive on your right and our day use beach facilities will be located on your left.

Park Fees

Admission Fees - $4.00 per vehicle for up to 8 people
Vehicle (1 person): $3.00 per vehicle
Pedestrian/Biker: $1.00 per person
Boater: $4.00 per boat
Pedestrians, Bicyclists, Extra Passengers, Passengers In Vehicles With Holder of Annual Individual Entrance Permit - Admission Fee $1.00

Camping Fee
All Year: $23.00 plus tax

Pavilion Rentals: $30.00 plus tax.

Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach

3100 South A1A
Flagler Beach, Florida 32136
Phone: 386-517-2086
Fax: Contact Park for Number

Visitor Service Provider

Kayaks of Flagler Beach
386-561-8509