State Parks Near Green Cove Springs, Florida
24 state park units lie within 50 miles of Green Cove Springs. The closest is Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park, about 19 mi southwest of town. 5 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park19 mi southwest
- Within 25 miles
- 5of 24 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 91 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 07 with free entry
State parks near Green Cove Springs, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Green Cove Springs; driving distance is usually longer.
Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park
Popular activities here are horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, fishing, and wildlife watching. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park →Palatka-to-St. Augustine State Trail
Popular activities here are biking and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Palatka-to-St. Augustine State Trail →Fort Mose Historic State Park
Things to do include wildlife watching and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Mose Historic State Park →Ravine Gardens State Park
Things to do include historic sites, biking, hiking, and picnicking. Camping is available: 1 campsites, including RV sites with full hookups and tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Ravine Gardens State Park →Anastasia State Park
The park supports surfing, beachcombing, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, and wildlife watching. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Anastasia State Park →Yellow Bluff Fort Historic State Park
Popular activities here are historic sites and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Yellow Bluff Fort Historic State Park →Dunns Creek State Park
Visitors come for horseback riding, biking, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Dunns Creek State Park →Faver-Dykes State Park
The park supports canoeing and kayaking, hiking, and picnicking. On the water side, there is a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. For overnight stays there are 30 campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Faver-Dykes State Park →Fort George Island Cultural State Park
Things to do include historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, biking, hiking, and picnicking. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort George Island Cultural State Park →Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park
Popular activities here are horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, biking, fishing, and wildlife watching. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park →Little Talbot Island State Park
Visitors come for surfing, beachcombing, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Overnight options include 39 campsites, with RV sites and showers.
Hours, fees and rules for Little Talbot Island State Park →Washington Oaks Gardens State Park
Popular activities here are beachcombing, wildlife watching, fishing, biking, and hiking. Water access includes a swimming beach. For overnight stays there are 6 campsites (RV sites with full hookups and tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Washington Oaks Gardens State Park →Big Talbot Island State Park
The park supports beachcombing, canoeing and kayaking, boating, wildlife watching, and fishing. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Big Talbot Island State Park →Palatka-to-Lake Butler State Trail
The park supports biking, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Palatka-to-Lake Butler State Trail →George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier State Park
The park supports wildlife watching, fishing, biking, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a fishing pier.
Hours, fees and rules for George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier State Park →Amelia Island State Park
Visitors come for horseback riding, beachcombing, historic sites, fishing, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Amelia Island State Park →Haw Creek Preserve State Park
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, wildlife watching, and fishing.
Hours, fees and rules for Haw Creek Preserve State Park →Gainesville-to-Hawthorne State Trail
Things to do include horseback riding, biking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Gainesville-to-Hawthorne State Trail →Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park
Things to do include historic sites, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park →Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park
Visitors come for historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, hiking, and picnicking. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park →Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park
Visitors come for wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park →Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
Popular activities here are horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, biking, and fishing. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park →Fort Clinch State Park
The park supports beachcombing, historic sites, swimming, fishing, and biking. Water access includes a swimming beach and a fishing pier. Camping is available: 62 campsites across 3 camping areas, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Clinch State Park →San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park
Things to do include horseback riding, biking, hiking, and picnicking. Overnight options include 1 campsites, with RV sites with full hookups and tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Green Cove Springs
- Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park 19 mi southwest · 73 campsites
- Ravine Gardens State Park 24 mi south · 1 campsites
- Anastasia State Park 25 mi east · 143 campsites
- Faver-Dykes State Park 33 mi southeast · 30 campsites
- Little Talbot Island State Park 36 mi northeast · 39 campsites
+ 4 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Green Cove Springs
- Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park 19 mi southwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
Swimming near Green Cove Springs
- Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park 19 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Anastasia State Park 25 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
- Little Talbot Island State Park 36 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Washington Oaks Gardens State Park 38 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Big Talbot Island State Park 39 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 1 more in the list above
Hiking near Green Cove Springs
- Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park 19 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Palatka-to-St. Augustine State Trail 21 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Ravine Gardens State Park 24 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Anastasia State Park 25 mi east · Hiking trails listed
- Dunns Creek State Park 32 mi south · Hiking trails listed
+ 16 more in the list above
Fishing near Green Cove Springs
- Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park 19 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park 36 mi north · Fishing listed
- Little Talbot Island State Park 36 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- Washington Oaks Gardens State Park 38 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Big Talbot Island State Park 39 mi north · Fishing listed
+ 5 more in the list above
Free state parks near Green Cove Springs
- Palatka-to-St. Augustine State Trail 21 mi southeast · No entrance fee listed
- Yellow Bluff Fort Historic State Park 30 mi north · No entrance fee listed
- Fort George Island Cultural State Park 34 mi northeast · No entrance fee listed
- Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park 36 mi north · No entrance fee listed
- Palatka-to-Lake Butler State Trail 40 mi west · No entrance fee listed
+ 2 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Green Cove Springs
What is the closest state park to Green Cove Springs?
Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park is the closest, about 19 miles southwest of Green Cove Springs in a straight line. Next are Palatka-to-St. Augustine State Trail and Fort Mose Historic State Park.
How many state parks are near Green Cove Springs?
24 state park units are within 50 miles, and 5 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Green Cove Springs have camping?
9 parks list camping, the nearest being Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park, Ravine Gardens State Park and Anastasia State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Green Cove Springs?
None of the parks listed here say dogs are allowed. Check each park page before bringing a pet.
Are there free state parks near Green Cove Springs?
7 parks list no entrance fee: Palatka-to-St. Augustine State Trail, Yellow Bluff Fort Historic State Park and Fort George Island Cultural State Park. Camping and some activities can still cost extra.
State parks near other cities
- Near St. Augustine, FL23 mi east
- Near Jacksonville, FL24 mi north
- Near Palm Coast, FL41 mi southeast
- Near Gainesville, FL45 mi southwest
- Near Lake City, FL59 mi west
- Near Kingsland, GA60 mi north
- Near Ocala, FL63 mi southwest
- Near Daytona Beach, FL65 mi southeast
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.