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WelcomeWhen the setting sun paints the evening sky, where will you make your bed? Florida’s state parks offer you a variety of overnight accommodations.

At a Florida state park, the day’s work is play, a walk on the beach, a hike through the woods, a swim, a bike ride. All you need is a fishing rod, a kayak, a book and a friend.

What do you want to see when the sun rises on the new day?

Choose a wooded campsite within walking distance of white sandy beaches or camp along the banks of a quietly moving river. Bring your boat or canoe, or fishing tackle and a rod, for a relaxing time with family and friends.

Explore nature on the hiking trails, while at the same time leaving stress of the busy world behind. Attend a festival, a reenactment or simply do nothing.

We are committed to providing a variety of accessible amenities for all visitors at Florida state parks, including campgrounds and cabins.

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Florida’s state parks offer more than 50 campgrounds statewide for tents, campers and RVs. Most campsites include water, electricity, a grill and picnic table. Centralized showers, restrooms and a dump station are also available.

• One responsible person, 18 or older, must be present on each campsite or cabin.

• Camping fees vary from park to park and include a maximum of eight people per site, not including children under 6 years old.

• Check-in time is 3 p.m. Check-out time is 1 p.m. You are welcome to stay in the park through the end of the day.

• Quiet time is from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.

• Campsites are limited to two vehicles. Selected campsites may only allow one vehicle.

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Family Camping

From modern to rustic, state park cabins provide overnight accommodations in a variety of settings—near beaches, rivers and lakes or peaceful wooded communities. Cabin styles vary from fully equipped modern cabins to hand-hewn, lumber or palm-log retreats. Cabin amenities may include a kitchen, fireplace and screened porch, complete with rocking chairs and porch swings.

• Cabins may be reserved for one night during the week, Monday–Thursday, or a minimum of two nights on weekends and holidays, Friday and Saturday, departing Sunday, or Saturday and Sunday, departing Monday. Some exceptions apply.

• Cabins can accommodate either four or six visitors.

• Check-in time is 4 p.m. Check-out time is 11 a.m.

• Quiet time is from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.

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Cabins

Many parks offer areas for youth and group camping. Backpackers may wish to hike to secluded areas for primitive camping. More than 15 state parks offer campsites and other amenities for equestrians and their horses. Owners of horses visiting state parks must provide proof of a negative Coggins test. Call the park to discuss availability, facilities, rules and fees.

Five state parks provide boat slips with water and electricity. Boaters have access to the state park’s restrooms, showers, pump-outs and other amenities. Boaters can also anchor overnight at Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park and at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park.


Group, Primitive, Equestrian and Boat

• Pets are not permitted in cabins or cabin areas.

• Staff may assess cabin renters a damage fee if necessary to clean-up or repair any damage beyond ordinary cleaning, wear and tear. Fees may also be charged for lost/stolen items.

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Camping with Pets and Service AnimalsPets are welcome at most Florida State Parks. Some campgrounds have designated sites for pets. All pets must be confined, leashed or otherwise under the physical control of a person at all times. Leashes may not exceed six feet in length. Pets must be well behaved. Owners must pick up after their pets and properly dispose of all pet droppings in trash receptacles.

Pets are not permitted on beaches or playgrounds, or in bathing areas, cabins, park buildings or concession facilities. Individual parks may have specific areas prohibiting pets.

Service animals in a working capacity are allowed in all public areas of state parks when accompanied by a visitor with a disability.

Service animals should be harnessed, leashed or tethered unless such a device interferes with the service animal’s work or the visitor’s disability prevents the use of these devices.


Campsite and cabin reservations may be made from one day to 11 months in advance by calling (800) 326-3521, (866) I CAMP FL or TDD (888) 433-0287 or by visiting FloridaStateParks.ReserveAmerica.com. Call the park directly to reserve group or primitive campsites. Prices per night: Campsites $16 to $42Cabins $30 to $160Visitors pay a reservation fee of $6.70*Prices subject to change.

A 50 percent discount on base campsite fees is available to Florida citizens who are 65 years old or older, or Florida citizens possessing a current social security disability award certificate or a 100 percent disability award certificate from the federal government.

A 50 percent discount on the base camping fee is available to families operating a licensed family foster home.

Recipients of all discounts must provide proof of eligibility.


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Northwest Region2 Big Lagoon State Park6 Blackwater River State Park

7 Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park

8 Henderson Beach State Park9 Topsail Hill Preserve State Park10 Grayton Beach State Park15 Falling Waters State Park16 Florida Caverns State Park17 Three Rivers State Park18 Torreya State Park19 St. Andrews State Park

20 T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park

24 Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park

25 Bald Point State Park


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North Central Region26 Ochlockonee River State Park

27 Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park

39 Suwannee River State Park

40 Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park

42 Lafayette Blue Springs State Park

43 Suwannee River Wilderness State Trail

49 O’Leno State Park50 Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park51 River Rise Preserve State Park55 Fanning Springs State Park56 Manatee Springs State Park

59 Waccasassa Bay Preserve State Park

61 Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park


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Northeast Region65 Fort Clinch State Park69 Little Talbot Island State Park

73 Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park

77 Anastasia State Park


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79 Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway

83 Fort Cooper State Park

88 Anclote Key Preserve State Park

89 Hillsborough River State Park91 Caladesi Island State Park93 Alafia River State Park97 Little Manatee River State Park



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Central Region98 Rainbow Springs State Park101 Silver Springs State Park102 Hontoon Island State Park103 Blue Spring State Park104 Lake Griffin State Park

105 Rock Springs Run State Reserve

106 Lower Wekiva River Preserve State Park

107 Wekiwa Springs State Park110 Colt Creek State Park111 Lake Louisa State Park

112 Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve State Park*

113 Lake Kissimmee State Park

114 Paynes Creek Historic State Park

115 Highlands Hammock State Park

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Central East Region



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Central East Region118 Faver-Dykes State Park

120Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach

124 Tomoka State Park128 Sebastian Inlet State Park

129 St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park

130 Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park

138 Jonathan Dickinson State Park



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Southwest Region143 Lake Manatee State Park145 Myakka River State Park146 Oscar Scherer State Park151 Cayo Costa State Park154 Koreshan State Park157 Collier-Seminole State Park



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Southeast Region160 Hugh Taylor Birch State Park162 Oleta River State Park

164 Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park

167 John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

172 Long Key State Park173 Curry Hammock State Park174 Bahia Honda State Park



Fees and Contact InformationTo change or cancel your reservations, call 1-888-622-9190. There is a $17.75 cancellation fee or a $10.00 transfer fee for changes made to reservation before the scheduled date of arrival. Cancellations on the day of arrival will be charged a $17.75 cancellation fee plus the first night’s use fee. *Prices subject to change.

Contact InformationDepartment of Environmental ProtectionDivision of Recreation and Parks3900 Commonwealth Blvd.MS 535Tallahassee, FL 32399

Statewide Information Line: (850) [email protected]

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Camping and Cabins Guide - floridastateparks.org · Many parks offer areas for youth and group camping. Backpackers may wish to hike to secluded areas for primitive camping. More