State Parks Near Palm Coast, Florida
18 state park units lie within 50 miles of Palm Coast. The closest is Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, about 7 mi north of town. 12 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Washington Oaks Gardens State Park7 mi north
- Within 25 miles
- 12of 18 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 93 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 06 with free entry
State parks near Palm Coast, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Palm Coast; driving distance is usually longer.
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 →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 →Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park
Things to do include historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, fishing, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park →Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach
Things to do include boating, hiking, and picnicking. Water access includes a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Overnight options include 68 campsites across 2 camping areas, with RV sites with full hookups and tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach →Bulow Creek State Park
Popular activities here are historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, wildlife watching, biking, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Bulow Creek State Park →North Peninsula State Park
Visitors come for surfing, beachcombing, historic sites, swimming, and wildlife watching. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for North Peninsula 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 →Tomoka State Park
Visitors come for historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, wildlife watching, and fishing. Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Tomoka State Park →Addison Blockhouse Historic State Park
Popular activities here are historic sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Addison Blockhouse Historic 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 →Dunns Creek State Park
Visitors come for horseback riding, biking, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Dunns Creek 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 →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 →Fort Mose Historic State Park
Things to do include wildlife watching and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Mose Historic State Park →De Leon Springs State Park
The park supports boating, swimming, fishing, wildlife watching, and hiking. Water access includes a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for De Leon Springs State Park →Hontoon Island State Park
Visitors come for historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, fishing, and wildlife watching. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Hontoon Island State Park →Blue Spring State Park
Things to do include snorkeling and diving, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. On the water side, there is a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Blue Spring State Park →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 →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Palm Coast
- Washington Oaks Gardens State Park 7 mi north · 6 campsites
- Faver-Dykes State Park 9 mi north · 30 campsites
- Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach 11 mi southeast · 68 campsites
- Tomoka State Park 17 mi southeast · 103 campsites
- Anastasia State Park 24 mi north · 143 campsites
+ 4 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Palm Coast
- Hontoon Island State Park 39 mi south · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Blue Spring State Park 41 mi south · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park 48 mi northwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
Swimming near Palm Coast
- Washington Oaks Gardens State Park 7 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach 11 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- North Peninsula State Park 12 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Anastasia State Park 24 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- De Leon Springs State Park 29 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 2 more in the list above
Hiking near Palm Coast
- Washington Oaks Gardens State Park 7 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Faver-Dykes State Park 9 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park 10 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach 11 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Bulow Creek State Park 12 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
+ 10 more in the list above
Fishing near Palm Coast
- Washington Oaks Gardens State Park 7 mi north · Fishing listed
- Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park 10 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- North Peninsula State Park 12 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Haw Creek Preserve State Park 13 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Tomoka State Park 17 mi southeast · Fishing listed
+ 4 more in the list above
Free state parks near Palm Coast
- Bulow Creek State Park 12 mi southeast · No entrance fee listed
- North Peninsula State Park 12 mi southeast · No entrance fee listed
- Haw Creek Preserve State Park 13 mi southwest · No entrance fee listed
- Addison Blockhouse Historic State Park 17 mi southeast · No entrance fee listed
- Palatka-to-St. Augustine State Trail 21 mi northwest · No entrance fee listed
+ 1 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Palm Coast
What is the closest state park to Palm Coast?
Washington Oaks Gardens State Park is the closest, about 7 miles north of Palm Coast in a straight line. Next are Faver-Dykes State Park and Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park.
How many state parks are near Palm Coast?
18 state park units are within 50 miles, and 12 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Palm Coast have camping?
9 parks list camping, the nearest being Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, Faver-Dykes State Park and Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Palm Coast?
None of the parks listed here say dogs are allowed. Check each park page before bringing a pet.
Are there free state parks near Palm Coast?
6 parks list no entrance fee: Bulow Creek State Park, North Peninsula State Park and Haw Creek Preserve State Park. Camping and some activities can still cost extra.
State parks near other cities
- Near St. Augustine, FL25 mi north
- Near Daytona Beach, FL25 mi south
- Near Green Cove Springs, FL41 mi northwest
- Near Deltona, FL44 mi south
- Near Ocala, FL60 mi southwest
- Near Apopka, FL60 mi south
- Near Jacksonville, FL61 mi northwest
- Near Gainesville, FL67 mi west
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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.