Bicycling

The bicycling trails are anchored at the parking area. Please see Nature Trails for trail markings and distances.

There is 1 handicap port-o-let located in the main parking area.

Canoeing & Kayaking

The creeks adjacent to Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park are crucial in maintaining a healthy habitat for plants and animals, and provide the paddling enthusiast hours of exploration through pristine estuarine habitats. Access to Pumpkin Hill Creek is available for canoes and kayaks via a hand launch area at the end of Pumpkin Hill Road.

There is 1 handicap port-o-let located at the Canoe/Kayak launch area.

Fishing

There are three access points to unspoiled tidal creeks adjacent to park property. Whether fishing from the shore or a boat, these creeks have enormous potential for catching redfish, flounder, and speckled sea trout.
Do you need a Fishing License?

Horse Trails

The horse trails are anchored at the parking area. Please see Nature Trails for trail markings and distances.

Interpretive Ranger Programs

Interpretive Ranger Programs are offered at the Talbot Islands State Parks most weekends. The topics and locations of programs vary. Please call the Ranger Station at Little Talbot Island State Park (904-251-2320) for program information.

Nature Trails

The Nature Trails are anchored at the parking area and are open to hiking, bicycling, and horseback riding. NO vehicular traffic is permitted. If you choose to use the trails, always check in at the ranger station and remember your water and insect repellant.

TRAILS

COLOR-----DISTANCE-----ESTIMATED HIKING TIME

Green-------.75 mile-------20 minutes

Blue--------1.3 miles------30 minutes

Yellow------1.7 miles------35 minutes

Red---------3.1 miles------60 minutes

Purple------3.7 miles------80 minutes

There is 1 handicap port-o-let located in the main parking area.

Pets

Well-behaved dogs are welcome at Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park on our hiking trails, pavilions, paved park roads, parking lots and multi-use trails. They must be kept on a 6-foot leash at all times and can not be left unattended for more than a half-hour.

Wildlife Viewing

Wildlife viewing is possible at this park