Florida State Parks and National Parks

Florida State Parks and Florida National Parks are under-visited in my opinion. Visitors tend to concentrate on the big Orlando attractions and get a skewed picture of Florida (we aren't all concrete, thrill rides and laser-light shows).

Come on and visit the real Florida. You knew it had to be here somewhere.

OK, there are several different kinds of parks in Florida – national, state, geological, etc. There are all kinds of wildlife preserves, too. And since Florida is a long state, the parks range from moderate climates in the panhandle to sub-tropical (and even tropical) in the southern part of the peninsula.

Florida State Parks and National Parks -- A Great Value

The entrance fee is usually around $4-5 per car and many can be all-day destinations with hiking, swimming, fishing and boating.

Bring your own picnic supplies and enjoy a wonderful time in the Florida sunshine. If you want to do something special, like rent a canoe or kayak, there is naturally an extra charge.

But even with a rental or two, your day at one of the parks could cost you less than $60 for the family. (Compare that with what a day at Disney costs!)

(I also have a list of State Parks just in the Florida Keys.)

• Bahia Honda State Park
• Biscayne National Park
• Curry Hammock State Park
• Dagney Johnson Key Largo Hammock
• Devil's Millhopper State Geological Park
• Everglades National Park
• Fanning Springs State Park
• Florida Caverns State Park
• Grayton Beach State Park
• Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
• Ichetucknee Springs State Park
• Indian Key State Historic Site
• John D. MacArthur Beach State Park
• John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
• Jonathan Dickinson State Park
• Long Key State Park
• Lovers Key State Park
• Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge
• Sebastian Inlet State Park
• Wekiwa Springs State Park

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