There are lots of Florida State Parks near Jacksonville where you can explore, hike, picnic, camp, and kids can earn a Junior Ranger Badge.
If you’re looking for a place to camp with the kids, Florida State Parks offer great sites, clean amenities, and tons of fun. Want to do some hiking? There are tons of great trails you can explore. Many of them are kid friendly and are a great way to let kids roam and burn off some steam.
Don’t forget to pick up a Junior Ranger Book during your visit. This program is completely free for kids and can help little ones learn more about the parks.
If you’ve seen all the great Christmas light displays in Jacksonville and looking to get out of town for a fun holiday evening trip, the Stephen Foster State Park Festival of Lights has lights, hot chocolate, and snow! Stephen Foster State Park is located along the Suwannee River in the sleepy historic town of White …
We are lucky, in North Florida there are so many great camping options just a short drive from home. O’Leno State Park in High Springs, Florida is definitely a hidden gem many may not know about. Located right on the Santa Fe River, O’Leno has multiple trails from 1 mile to 6 miles in length, …
Boneyard Beach is one of the many hidden treasures you will find in northeast Florida. While Jacksonville is home to many popular beaches, it’s one of the most unique beaches you can find in the area, and one of our favorite beaches in North Florida. Where is Boneyard Beach? Boneyard Beach is located off the A1A …
Located just one hour away from Jacksonville, in Keystone Heights, is ​Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park​, one of Florida’s oldest state parks. Not only is it one of the oldest state parks, it is also home to a 5.4 mile stretch of the Florida National Scenic Trail. There are rolling sand hills, and a …
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We are so lucky here in North Florida to have a wide variety of state parks we can head to for some family camping fun. Anastasia State Park is the perfect North Florida camping getaway just a little bit south in St Augustine, Florida. The camp sites are well-sized, everything easy to get to by walk …