Florida State Parks Articles & Videos

• Florida State & City Camping Parks on the Gulf of Mexico

  The Gulf Coast of Florida is full of parks where the outdoor enthusiast can camp and explore Mother Nature. Whether you are looking for a primitive and quiet experience or an exciting adventure, you will find something on the west coast of… read more

• Camping and Tubing at Florida State Parks

  Florida has state parks that include campgrounds and rivers as well as swamps and forests. You can enjoy myriad activities such as tubing down the river, boating and snorkeling. Fishing is also available for freshwater and saltwater game fi… read more

• St George Island State Park in Florida

  The Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park in Gulf Beach Drive, Florida, provides visitors a myriad of water and land recreation activities. Anglers can fish from the bay while hikers can tread through pine forests and retreat to… read more

• Top Florida Travel Destinations

  While many think Disney is synonymous with a Florida vacation or dream only of sun and sand, the truth is there is much more to this state. Scratch the surface and underneath you will find just about anything a nature lover could desire. Fl… read more

• State Parks in Citrus County, Florida

  Within Citrus County, the Homosassa Springs Wildlife, Crystal River Archaeological and Fort Cooper state parks provide visitors the opportunity to explore sections of the Great Florida Birding Trail in addition to seeing manatees, crocodil… read more

• State Parks in Polk County, Florida

  Polk County, Florida was home to many of Florida's original cowboys and cattle ranches. Today, several of these spaces have been purchased by the Florida government and turned into state parks. Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek, Lake Kis… read more

• Southern Florida State Parks With Camping

  Southern Florida's State Parks offer a variety of activities year round. Camping in these parks visitors can experience oceanfront, mossy forest, dunes and other settings during their stay. When traveling to southern Florida State Parks the… read more

• Cheap Family Florida Vacations

  You don't have to spend a fortune on theme parks and beach-side bungalows when you take the family on a vacation to Florida. Just make a few wise choices and take some cost-cutting measures, and you can have a family getaway to remember. read more

• Ocala, Florida State Park Camping

  The Ocala National Forest's eastward extension has made the central Florida city of Ocala an expedition launch point for campers. Ocala's outdoor allure is further enhanced by three nearby state parks protecting the forests, prairies, sprin… read more

• Blue Spring State Park, Florida, Attractions

  Located just off of the St. John's River, Blue Spring State Park near Orange City, Fla., is one of Florida's most natural areas. In the summer, you can enjoy a refreshing dip in the 73-degree F year-round water. In the winter, that same wat… read more

• Manatee State Park in Florida

  Located on the southern end of Lake Manatee, Lake Manatee State Park offers a day of water activities. The state park is just 15 miles east of Bradenton, Florida, along State Road 64. read more

• Egmont Key State Park in Florida

  Egmont Key State Park in St. Petersburg, Florida, is a federal wildlife refuge accessible by boat only. Here you can experience an unspoiled Florida island filled with nesting birds, turtles and sea life. read more

• Best Florida State Parks for Canoeing

  Florida has some of the most scenic state parks in the country. Many of them offer canoeing opportunities. If you desire to see Florida in its natural state, canoe down some of its many rivers to enjoy the natural flora and wildlife as well… read more

• Best Florida State Parks for Fishing

  Whether it is in the Gulf of Mexico, the Atlantic Ocean or in Florida's rivers, the state offers some of the best fishing opportunities in the country. Fortunately, there are state parks where you can camp and be ready for that fishing trip… read more

• Camping at Long Key State Park in Florida

  If you are looking to explore the Florida Keys on a budget, but still want to experience all the outdoor beauty, camp at Long Key State Park. This state park is situated on both the Atlantic Ocean and the Bay and is full of recreational act… read more