Additional Information for St. Andrews State Park

Plant Life

The park's uplands are characterized by rolling white sand dunes separated by low swales of either pine flat woods or marshes. Dunes covered with sea oats abound. Dunes found farther inland are covered with sand pines, scrub oaks, rosemary and other hardy plants that play an important role in preventing erosion during intense storms and hurricanes. We encourage visitors to identify these diverse plant communities along with our abundant wildlife by walking the nature trails.

Area Geography

This 1,260 acre park is located on a peninsula with over 1 1/2 miles of beach on the Gulf of Mexico and the Grand Lagoon . This park offers camping, swimming, canoeing, snorkeling, diving, hiking, picnicking. fishing and boat launching for the active park visitor.

Resources

Two fishing piers, the jetties and the convenient boat ramp provide many fishing opportunities. Nature trails lead through a number of plant communities where visitors may encounter wading birds, alligators and many small animals. You may wish to sun or pickup shells along the shores of Shell Island, a pristine barrier island just across the ship’s channel from the mainland. This 700-acre parcel of St. Andrews remains for the most part, undeveloped. Shuttle boats run to the island spring and summer. Tickets are available at the park concession $9.50 per adult $5.50 per child (1 - 12 years).

Pets

No pets allowed on the beach.

Please see our General Parks Pet Policy for more information.

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