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Amelia Garden State Park
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Amelia Island State Park offers over 200 acres of undeveloped sea island recreational opportunities. This is a perfect place to relax and unwind, search for seashells, or even see some rare wildlife, such as the right whale or piping plover. Fishing along the shore or our mile long fishing bridge is great anytime of the year.
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Anastasia State Park
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For the fisherman, Anastasia State Recreation Area is a great place to haul in the big catch. The area just north of the bird nesting area at the jetties, as well as Salt Run, are well-used sites.
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Anclote Key Preserve State Park
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Rare and endangered species find sanctuary here, delighting thousands of nature lovers each year. Anclote Key is home to at least 43 species of birds, including the American oystercatcher, bald eagle, and piping plover. Perched in towering pine snags that pepper the island are the nests of ospreys.
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Bahia Honda State Park
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This Florida State Park is unique offering Cabin rentals, canoe and kayak rentals and one of the nicer beaches in the Florida Keys that offers Camping. Unlike most of the Florida Keys, Bahia Honda has a beautiful sandy beach along both the Atlantic Ocean and Florida Bay. Snorkeling, swimming, fishing, camping (80 sites), bayside cabins (6) and access to two boat ramps, make Bahia Honda an outstanding recreational opportunity and abundant bird life.
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Big Lagoon State Park
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All Amenities with boardwalks all one campgrounds to assorted areas, children's playground, amphitheater, covered picnic pavilions, beautiful beaches and large double boat ramp and observation tower for are views.
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Big Talbot Island State Park
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For fishing and boating enthusiasts Big Talbot's boat ramp is your key to bountiful fishing grounds. Whiting, Redfish and Speckled Sea trout are in these waters year round. During the spring and fall these waters are booming with feeding activity. Plenty of baitfish and shrimp can be caught in any of the creeks and along the shoreline. A canoe trip through the marsh can be real a productive way to find that "big" fish. Fly fishing is becoming very popular throughout these marshes. "Tailing Reds" come up the creeks during the fall and spring flood tides. A map of Big Talbot and its marshes can be obtained at the Little Talbot Island State Park Ranger Station.
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Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
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The park provides a valued retreat for urban residents who wish to escape the city to experience the Real Florida. Voted one of the "Top 10 Beaches in the U.S.", the park's 1.25 miles of wide, sandy beachfront offers visitors exceptional Atlantic swimming year-round. Some of the best shoreline fishing in the region is available from the seawall located along Biscayne Bay.
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Blackwater River State Park
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One of Florida's rural inland parks featuring rustic, shaded large RV and tent sites. Nature lovers take heart. You can fish, hike the nature trail, boat and canoe. Swimming in the Blackwater River, which is considered one of the purest sand bottom rivers in the world. Boat ramp available. This is a great park for tubing and canoeing fan.
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Blue Spring State Park
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The spring is much more than a scenic area for canoeing and swimming; it plays a vital role in the survival of one of Florida's most beleaguered residents -- the manatee.From the accessible fishing pier, anglers will find an abundance of bluegills and blue cats, in addition to largemouth bass, shellcrackers and speckled perch. A Florida freshwater fishing license is required for persons age 16 years and older. A concession stand offers snacks, camping supplies and limited groceries. Canoe rentals are available.
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Caladesi Island State Park
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The park is comprised of six islands with a total of approximately 650 upland acres and more than 1,100 acres of surrounding mangroves and grass flats.Fishing, shelling and nature studies are ways to enjoy a visit to Caladesi. Boaters can enjoy the 99 slip bayside marina, or in calm weather, anchor offshore. Overnight docking is permitted in the bayside marina, but boaters must register before sundown. Picnic pavilions, bath houses and a park concession provide additional amenities that make a visit to Caladesi more enjoyable. Some facilities and activities are accessible to the handicapped.
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Cayo Costa State Park
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Cayo Costa State Park occupies most of an island which lies in a chain of barrier islands that shelter Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound from the storms of the Gulf of Mexico. This park is accessible only by private boat or passenger ferry services. Tropic Star of Pine Island provides ferry service to the island. Recreational activities include picnicking, fishing, boating, primitive camping, rental cabins and beach activities. Shelling is especially good during the winter months. No lifeguard is on duty, swim at your own risk.
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Cedar Key Scrub State Reserve
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Saltwater fishing is popular in the adjacent waters. The shallow waters and numerous creeks near the salt marsh provide excellent opportunities for canoeing and kayaking. Rental canoes and kayaks are available in nearby Cedar Key.
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De Leon Springs State Park
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The 603 acres of De Leon Springs State Recreation Area offer a variety of activities. There is excellent swimming in the spring, which remains at 72 degrees year round. There is a ramped entrance to the spring pool. Swimming is not allowed in the spring run but anglers will find an abundance of bass and pan fish. At the park boat launch you can rent a boat or launch your own.
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Don Pedro Island
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Don Pedro Island is part of an extensive chain of barrier islands extending along the Gulf Coast of Florida. Located in Charlotte County between Knight Island and Little Gasparilla Island, Don Pedro Island has approximately one mile of beach that has been acquired for use as a state recreation area. Docks are available for visitors who enjoy boating and fishing. The docks are located on the bay side via a channel from the Intracoastal Waterway south of the Cape Haze powerline crossing.
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Egmont Key State Park
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Egmont Key State Park is cooperatively managed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Coast Guard. Access to the island is by boat only. The park is located at the mouth of Tampa Bay, southwest of Fort DeSoto Beach.Visitors can spend the day on the beach sunbathing, swimming in the warm bay waters, walking through the historic ruins of Fort Dade, or walking the brick paths that remain from the days Fort Dade was an active community with 300 residents. A gopher tortoise can be seen at almost every turn as you walk the historic paths.
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Fanning Springs
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Today, the recreation area provides visitors with many recreational opportunities. These include picnic pavilions, a playground, volleyball courts, hiking trail and a softball field. The cool springs are perfect for an invigorating swim. Boats and canoes can enter the short spring run and for a small fee, tie up at the swimming area floating dock.
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Faver-Dykes State Park
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Pellicer Creek borders the southern boundary of the park and is popular for fishing. Both saltwater and freshwater species can be caught in Pellicer Creek. Red drum, black drum, sheepshead, spotted seatrout, common snook can all be caught from the parks fishing dock. Freshwater species such as large mouth bass and bream can be caught closer to the creek headwaters. A saltwater fishing license is required for non-residents and for those fishing from a boat and a freshwater fishing license is required when fishing for freshwater species. Size and bag limits are strictly enforced. All of the current regulations are available at the park. A boat ramp is located in the park allowing small boats and canoes access to the Pellicer Creek. Pellicer Creek is a designated Florida state canoe trail. The creek and tributaries offer a beautiful place to observe the varied bird and marine life of the area. Canoes are available for rent by advanced reservation.
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Fort Cooper State Park
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The park offers primitive tent camping for groups of up to 30 people. Visitors can play volleyball and horseshoes in the main use area of the park. There is also a playground available. Swimming, sunathing, canoeing, picnicking and fishing are very popular activities at this park. The hardwood hammock is an excellent picnic area complete with grills, tables and pavilions. Pavilions are available to rent as are canoes and paddle boats which can be rented for a day of enjoyment in the lake. Each year in March, the park holds Fort Cooper Days. Volunteers recreate Fort Cooper of 1836. Activities include period and modern arts and crafts.
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Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou Historic State Park
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With one mile of shoreline running within the park, it the perfect location for fishing, boating and nature study. In addition to a fresh water lake, wetlands and submerged areas, Rocky Bayou attracts and supports an abundance of wildlife. Fishing and Boat Ramp. Saltwater fish may be caught in Rocky Bayou. Access is provided by a boat ramp near the northwest corner of the park. Freshwater fishing is available where Rocky Creek flows into the bay. (Salt and freshwater fishing licenses are required in Florida.)
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Gasparilla Island State Park
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Swimming and fishing are very popular activities at Gasparilla Island State Recreation Area, along with shelling and picnicking. Two picnic areas, with covered tables, are located in the park which offer scenic views of the surrounding water. Shelling is particularly good during the winter months, however, visitors are reminded that the collection of live shells is prohibited. The Gulf of Mexico beaches provide year-round swimming and excellent saltwater fishing in the waters adjacent to the park and in the deep waters of Boca Grande Pass. Tarpon fishing is very popular at the pass.
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Grayton Beach State Park
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This Beautiful Florida state park affords tree shaded large Campsites with plenty of shrubs for privacy yet are easy to get in and out RV sites are clean and level. Tenters are welcome Very quiet and serene Camping area. Beach area has boardwalks, flag warning system for bathers and several large covered pavilion for picnics This is a photographer and artist paradise Fishing, dining and shops minutes away There are pet restrictions Bring your bike.
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Guana River State Park
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Boating and fishing are extremely popular year-round at Guana River State Park. A variety of fishing experiences can be pursued including: surf fishing in the Atlantic Ocean for whiting, pompano and bluefish; estuary fishing at Guana Dam or Shell Bluff Landing (Tolomato River) for redfish, spotted seatrout, flounder and black drum; freshwater fishing, via boat, in the northern portion of Guana Lake. Guana Lake is also famous for its crabbing and shrimping opportunities. Motors in the lake are limited in size to no more than ten horsepower. Florida freshwater and saltwater fishing licenses may be required for persons 16 years of age or older.
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Henderson Beach State Park
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Swimming, surf fishing and picnicking are popular pastimes. Visitors wishing to try their luck in the surf may catch popular species such as pompano and whiting. Henderson Beach State Recreation Area features more than 6,000 feet of scenic shoreline bordering the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico, has one of Florida's greatest natural assets, sugar white sand beaches.
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Hillsborough River State Park
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The park offers camping, picnicking, canoe rentals and seasonal swimming in an ADA accessible man-made swimming pool. Other activities found in the park include canoeing and freshwater fishing off the banks of the Hillsborough River.
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Honeymoon Island State Park
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Honeymoon Island was simply a link in the chain of barrier islands that extends from Anclote Key south to Cape Romano. It cushions the Florida coast from tropical storms. Visitors can enjoy sunbathing or swimming in the warm Gulf waters. Surf and pass fishing can yield catches of flounder, snook, trout, redfish, snapper, whiting,sheepshead and tarpon. Picnic pavilions, bathhouses and a park concession are great ways to enjoy the restful atmosphere on Honeymoon Island. In addition to the beautiful beach areas, the park boasts several nature trails, bird observation areas and the only "pet beach" in the state.
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Hontoon Island State Park
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Hontoon Island is located six miles west of Deland, off S.R. 44 and is ONLY ACCESSIBLE BY PRIVATE BOAT OR A PASSENGER FERRY SERVICE which operates from 8:00 a.m. till one hour before sundown. Fishing is permitted from the banks of the island. Largemouth bass may be caught on artificial bait or live shiners. Most bluegills and shellcrackers are caught with earthworms and crickets, but may also be taken on small artificial topwater bugs. Small live minnows are the best bait for speckled perch. Channel cats are often caught on earthworms sunk to the bottom along the main river channel.
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Indian Key Historic State Park
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An observation tower, boat dock, shelter and trails are provided. There are no restrooms or picnic facilities. Most facilities and activities are not accessible to the disabled. See Park Ranger for special needs. It is accessible only by private boat or charter boats available at nearby marinas.
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John Pennekemp Corel Reef State Park
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John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park is located at Mile Marker 102.5, north of Key Largo in the Florida Keys. Boat Landing and Dock boat slip rentals available.
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Jonathan Dickinson State Park
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Close to 11,500 acres of land and river await the visitor to Jonathan Dickinson State Park. Teeming with wildlife, the park offers camping, canoeing, hiking and bicycling, picnicking, fresh and saltwater fishing and guided tours of the Loxahatchee River.
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Koreshan State Historic Site
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Both fishing and boating are available in the park, with a boat ramp located near the picnic area. A Florida saltwater fishing license is required for person 16 years of age and older.
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Lake Griffin State Park
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The boat ramp provides access to the lake via power boat or canoe. The lake is located approximately one mile from the park’s boat ramp via a canal and tributary. A fishing license is required for everyone except children 16 years old and under, and Florida residents 65 years of age and older. Canoe rentals are available.
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Lake Kissimmee State Parl
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The third largest lake in the state with 5,930 acres teeming with plant and animal life. The park offers outstanding fishing, bird watching, picnicking, camping, boating and hiking on 13 miles of beautiful trails and different variety of plants and animal life. Located on the shores of Lakes Kissimmee, Rosalie and Tiger, the park offers some of the best fishing opportunities in the state. A variety of fish that can be caught include the largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, chain pickerel and bluegill. A boat ramp in the park offers direct access to Lake Kissimmee. For those without boats fishing opportunities from the canal banks, marina and dam offer the same variety of fish.
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Lake Louisa State Park
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Recreational activities include swimming, picnicking, fishing, canoeing and nature study. Equestrians may bring their horses and enjoy several miles of marked riding trails from 8:00 am till one hour before closing.A public boat ramp is located on the river between Lake Louisa and Lake Susan. Canoes can be hand launched at the park.
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Lake Manatee State Park
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Recreational opportunities include a 60-site camping area located within walking distance from the swimming and fishing areas. A variety of species are frequently caught, such as largemouth and sunshine bass, speckled perch, bluegill, shellcracker and catfish. A boat ramp and fishing dock are available for visitors to use. A Manatee County ordinance restricts boat motors to 20 horsepower or less. The ordinance also prohibits water-skiing.
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Little Manatee River Botanical State Park
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The river has been designated as an Outstanding Florida Water and is included in the Cockroach Bay Aquatic Preserve. Freshwater fishing opportunities include bass, bream and catfish.Canoeists must furnish their own canoes.
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Little Talbot Island State Park
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Little Talbot Island State Park is Located twenty miles from Jacksonville, Florida. Little Talbot Island Park is one of the remaining undeveloped, barrier islands in Northeast Florida. The entire island, 2,500 acres, is a State Park. The park has more than 5 miles of beautiful, wide sandy beaches, undisturbed salt marshes. Little Talbot Island State Park has a campground with 40 campsites, each with water, electricity, an in-ground fire ring, and a picnic table. The campground has beautiful shaded sites with huge moss-draped Live Oak trees. There are two full-facility bath houses, a dump station, a small boat ramp, a nature trail, and a nice playground. Bicycles and canoes can be rented at at this campground.
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Lovers Key State Park
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There is no Camping at Lovers Key State Park Recreational activities offered at Lovers Key Carl E. Johnson State Recreation Area include boating, fishing, swimming and shelling. Trout, redfish, snook and tarpon are caught seasonally. Castnetting for mullet in the bay is a popular activity. A boat ramp is available for access to adjacent Estero Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. A canoe launch is also available.
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Manatee Springs State Park
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Wwimming/ Snorkeling/ Canoeing /Hiking /Fishing /Picnicking/Camping. The Manatee springs is a good place to begin a canoeing or kayaking trip.
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Oleta River State Park
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Oleta River State Park is the largest urban park in the state with 1,043 acres. Recreational activities including picnicking, swimming, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boating, bicycling, mountain biking and jogging. Seven covered picnic pavilions are available on a first-come, first-served basis or may be rented by reservation.
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Oscar Sherer State Park
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A small freshwater lake provides visitors with a perfect location for swimming. Fishing is enjoyed in South Creek with freshwater species found above the dam and saltwater species found below the dam. Canoes may be rented at the ranger station.
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Paynes Creek Historic State Park
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Picnic tables and shelters are available for visitors to relax and enjoy lunch and the surroundings. Fishing opportunities are available in the Peach River.
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Peacock Springs State Park
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Peacock Springs is also one of the longest underwater cave systems in the entire continental United States, with about 33,000 feet of passages having been explored and surveyed by cave divers. Swimming is limited to Peacock Springs and Orange Grove Sink dependent on the seasonal water levels. Visitors may swim and dive at their own risk. There are no lifeguards.
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Ponce de Leon Springs State Park
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Fishing is permitted in areas not designated for swimming. The patient angler is rewarded with catches of catfish, largemouth bass, chain pickerel and panfish.
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Rainbow Springs State Park
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Fishing for largemouth bass and other fresh water species from the campground There are canoes and tubes for rent at the campground store for those campers wishing to explore the Rainbow River. There is a swimming area at the river.
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Sebastian Inlet State Park
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It is a favorite spot for picnicking, swimming, surfing, fishing, shrimping, clamming, crabbing, boating, snorkeling, scuba diving, bird watching, camping and enjoying nature. Sebastian Inlet S.R.A. has something for everybody.
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St. Andrews State Park
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St. Andrew State park is a 1260 Acre park. Two very nice fishing piers, Waterfront Camping on the Bayside. Good bike riding park for the kids.
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St. George Island State Park
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St. George Island State Park is one of Florida State Parks Finest. It consist Nine miles of undeveloped beaches and dunes, 1,962 acres at the end of a long, narrow barrier island, St. George Island is a combination of sandy coves, salt marshes, shady pines and oak forests. This Park has two small boat landing good shower and restrooms with good shade in the camping area.
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St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
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2516 Acre Park, Excellent bird watching, Primitive camping on 1750 acre preserve Good hiking, Big sand dunes and with Good fishing Very nice park with good shaded lots. For Rv and tent camping.
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Suwannee River State Park
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The park has more than 1,800 acres in three counties: Suwannee, Madison and Hamilton. Catches of catfish, bass and panfish reward the persistent angler.
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Tomoka State Park
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A boat ramp is located in the park allowing boaters access to the Tomoka River and its surrounding tributaries. All of the waters in the vicinity of the park are a designated manatee sanctuary. Boaters
should use extreme caution while navigating these waters to help protect this endangered marine mammal. Idle and slow speed zones are enforced. The waters surrounding the park are popular for fishing. A survey by the Florida Marine Research Institute has identified 90 different species of fish in the Tomoka River. This includes important game fish such as red drum, black drum, sheepshead, spotted seatrout, common snook and tarpon. A saltwater fishing license is required for non-residents and for those fishing from a boat. Size and bag limits are strictly enforced.
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