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Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park

Gold Head is located on rolling sandhills on the north central ridge of Florida with one of the few remaining examples of an old-growth stand of longleaf pines. Marshes, lakes and scrub provide habitat for a wide variety of wildlife.

6239 State Road 21
Keystone Heights FL 32656

Mound Key Archaeological State Park

Framed in forests of mangrove trees, the shell mounds and ridges of Mound Key rise more than 30 feet above the waters of Estero Bay.

C/O Koreshan State Park
3800 Corkscrew Road
Estero FL 33928

Myakka River State Park

The majestic Myakka River flows through 58 square miles of one of Florida’s oldest and largest parks. This diverse landscape includes prairies, hammocks pinelands and wetlands, which beckon visitors to explore natural beauty.

13208 State Road 72
Sarasota FL 34241

Natural Bridge Battlefield Historic State Park

Natural Bridge is the site of the second largest Civil War battle in Florida and where the St. Marks River drops into a sinkhole and flows underground for one-quarter of a mile before reemerging. During the final weeks of the Civil War, a Union flotilla landed at Apalachee Bay planning to capture Fort Ward and march north to the state capital.

7502 Natural Bridge Road
Tallahassee FL 32305

O'Leno State Park

One of Florida's first state parks, O'Leno State Park was developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. This historic park along a rustic North Florida river offers the perfect escape into the wilderness.

410 S.E. O'Leno Park Road
High Springs FL 32643

Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park

Okeechobee Battlefield is the site of one of Florida’s significant battles during the Second Seminole War. The Battle of Okeechobee, fought on Christmas Day 1837, involved more than 1,000 U.S. military and volunteer soldiers.

3500 S.E. 38th Ave.
Okeechobee FL 34974

Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park

This park commemorates the site of Florida's largest Civil War battle, which took place Feb. 20, 1864. Scenes for Civil War movies, including the 1989 movie "Glory," have been filmed during the reenactments.

5815 Battlefield Trail Road
Olustee FL 32087

Orman House Historic State Park

Built in 1838 by Thomas Orman, this antebellum home in a charming coastal village overlooks the Apalachicola River and boasts a beautiful botanical garden.

177 Fifth St.
Apalachicola FL 32320

Paynes Creek Historic State Park

In late 1849, Fort Chokonikla was built nearby as the first outpost in a chain of forts established during tensions with Seminole Indians. Today, nature enthusiasts and hikers can enjoy walking along trails through the park's natural areas.

888 Lake Branch Road
Bowling Green FL 33834

Ponce de Leon Springs State Park

This beautiful spring is named for Juan Ponce de León, who led the first Spanish expedition to Florida in 1513 - as legend has it - in search of the fountain of youth.

2860 Ponce de Leon Springs Road
Ponce de Leon FL 32455

Ravine Gardens State Park

Two ancient ravines carved by a spring-fed creek have been transformed into a rustic tropical garden. The park has two ravines up to 120 feet deep with steep banks at 45-degree angles.

1600 Twigg St.
Palatka FL 32177

Rock Springs Run State Reserve

Visitors can enjoy bicycling, hiking or horseback riding along 17 miles of trails. Guided trail rides and horse rentals are available. Primitive campsites on Rock Springs Run and the Wekiva River are accessible by canoe only.

30601 County Road 433
Sorrento FL 32776

San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park

The museum at the park displays pottery and tools unearthed near the original fort. Interpretive displays explain the history of the San Marcos site.

148 Old Fort Road
St. Marks FL 32355

Sebastian Inlet State Park

Whether riding the waves, strolling the shores or fishing from the jetties, beach lovers will find their paradise at Sebastian Inlet State Park. Calmer waters on the Indian River Lagoon beckon kayakers to explore wild beauty.

9700 South Highway A1A
Melbourne Beach FL 32951

Silver Springs State Park

One of America’s largest springs is protected within Silver Springs State Park, and visitors can explore the area's natural beauty by boat, foot or horseback. Glass bottom boats were invented here and still provide an ideal vantage point for enjoying the natural beauty of this first-magnitude spring.

5656 E. Silver Springs Blvd
Silver Springs FL 34488

St. Andrews State Park

With the Gulf of Mexico on one side and St. Andrews Bay on the other, visitors who crave swimming, snorkeling or surfing will be more than satisfied. Well-known for its sugar white sands and emerald green waters, this former military reservation has over 1.5 miles of beaches on the Gulf of Mexico and Grand Lagoon.

4607 State Park Lane
Panama City FL 32408