Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- 2 campsitesAlso cabins, lodge or inn rooms
- Official site
- floridastateparks.org(954) 468-2791
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park is a 163-acre park in Broward County, about 3 miles southeast of Wilton Manors.
The park supports snorkeling and diving, beachcombing, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, and swimming. On the water side, there is a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Overnight options include 2 campsites, with RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, group camping, and showers. Roofed lodging includes cabins and lodge rooms.
Fees and passes
Varies by park (mostly per vehicle; some per person/pedestrian/cyclist; some free).
Statewide fee rule from Florida's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Florida State Parks Reservation System (UseDirect / Tyler 'RDR' platform)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Restricted use: Volunteer | 2 | 2 with water, 2 with sewer | — |
Camping details from the park
Volunteer: 2 site(s) (2 with water, 2 with sewer) — Volunteer
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- cabin: 6 unitsFlorida Outdoor Recreation Inventory, as of 2017-06-02
Things to do
Wildlife viewing and birdingCampingCanoeing and kayakingFishingHikingBikingPicnickingBeachcombingSnorkeling and scubaSwimmingHistoric sites and tours
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MID Trail | 0.46 mi | — | NatureNatural surface |
| Loop Trail | 2.08 mi | — | HikingBikingNatural surface |
| Beach Hammock Trail | 0.22 mi | — | NatureNatural surface |
| The Rail Trail | 0.29 mi | — | HikingBikingNatural surface |
| Camp Live Oak | 0.28 mi | — | HikingNatural surface |
| Magic Mountain Trail | 0.31 mi | — | HikingBikingNatural surface |
Trail descriptions from the park
MID Trail (Nature) — 0.46 mi, Natural Loop Trail (Hiking, Biking) — 2.08 mi, Natural Beach Hammock Trail (Nature) — 0.22 mi, Natural The Rail Trail (Hiking, Biking) — 0.29 mi, Natural Camp Live Oak (Hiking) — 0.28 mi, Natural Magic Mountain Trail (Hiking, Biking) — 0.31 mi, Natural
Swimming
Beach Access Tunnel; Swimming
Boating and paddling
Marina; Canoeing/Kayaking; Canoe/Kayak Launch
Fishing
Fishing
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Nature center or museum
- Parking
- Group facilities
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
- Marina or boat slips
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- Sewer hookups
- Primitive or backcountry camping
- Group camping
Lodging
- Cabins
- Lodge or inn rooms
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 3109 E Sunrise Blvd
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33304 - Nearest town
- Wilton Manors — about 3 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 26.1387, -80.1054
- Phone
- (954) 468-2791
Entrances
- Main Entrance
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Florida State Parks (Florida Park Service) — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- FDEP Open Data ArcGIS: Florida State Park Boundaries (PARKS_BOUNDARIES layer 0), dataset modified 2026-09-10 per the DEP open-data hub
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: Hugh Taylor Birch State Park.jpg — Public domain (released by the author), Gknor
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology