State Parks Near St. Augustine, Florida

22 state park units lie within 50 miles of St. Augustine. The closest is Anastasia State Park, about 2 mi southeast of town. 5 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.

Closest park
Anastasia State Park2 mi southeast
Within 25 miles
5of 22 within 50 mi
With camping
81 with cabins
Dog-friendly
08 with free entry

State parks near St. Augustine, nearest first

Straight-line distance from central St. Augustine; driving distance is usually longer.

  1. Anastasia State Park

    2 miles southeast · St. Augustine, Florida · 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.

    143 campsitesSwimmingHikingBoating

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  2. Fort Mose Historic State Park

    2 miles north · St. Augustine, Florida · Historic State Park

    Things to do include wildlife watching and picnicking.

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  3. Palatka-to-St. Augustine State Trail

    9 miles southwest · Armstrong, Florida · State Trail

    Popular activities here are biking and hiking.

    HikingFree entry

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  4. Faver-Dykes State Park

    16 miles south · Saint Augustine, Florida · 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).

    30 campsitesHikingBoating

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  5. Washington Oaks Gardens State Park

    19 miles south · Palm Coast, Florida · 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).

    6 campsitesSwimmingHikingFishing

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  6. Ravine Gardens State Park

    27 miles southwest · Palatka, Florida · 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.

    1 campsitesHiking

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  7. Dunns Creek State Park

    32 miles southwest · Pomona Park, Florida · State Park

    Visitors come for horseback riding, biking, hiking, and picnicking.

    Hiking

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  8. Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park

    34 miles south · Flagler Beach, Florida · Historic State Park

    Things to do include historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, fishing, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.

    HikingFishingBoating

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  9. Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach

    34 miles south · Flagler Beach, Florida · State Recreation Area

    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.

    68 campsitesSwimmingHikingBoating

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  10. Haw Creek Preserve State Park

    35 miles south · Ormond Beach, Florida · Preserve State Park

    Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, wildlife watching, and fishing.

    FishingBoatingFree entry

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  11. North Peninsula State Park

    36 miles south · Ormond By The Sea, Florida · State Park

    Visitors come for surfing, beachcombing, historic sites, swimming, and wildlife watching. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.

    SwimmingHikingFishingFree entry

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  12. Bulow Creek State Park

    37 miles south · Ormond Beach, Florida · State Park

    Popular activities here are historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, wildlife watching, biking, and hiking.

    HikingBoatingFree entry

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  13. Fort George Island Cultural State Park

    37 miles north · Jacksonville, Florida · State Park

    Things to do include historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, biking, hiking, and picnicking. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.

    HikingBoatingFree entry

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  14. Yellow Bluff Fort Historic State Park

    38 miles northwest · Jacksonville, Florida · Historic State Park

    Popular activities here are historic sites and picnicking.

    Free entry

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  15. Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park

    39 miles west · Keystone Heights, Florida · State Park

    Popular activities here are horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, fishing, and wildlife watching. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.

    73 campsitesCabins/lodgingSwimmingHikingFishingBoating

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  16. Little Talbot Island State Park

    39 miles north · Jacksonville, Florida · 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.

    39 campsitesSwimmingHikingFishingBoating

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  17. Tomoka State Park

    41 miles south · Ormond Beach, Florida · State Park

    Visitors come for historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, wildlife watching, and fishing. Water access includes a boat ramp.

    103 campsitesHikingFishingBoating

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  18. Addison Blockhouse Historic State Park

    41 miles south · Ormond Beach, Florida · Historic State Park

    Popular activities here are historic sites.

    Free entry

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  19. Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park

    41 miles north · Jacksonville, Florida · 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.

    HikingFishingBoatingFree entry

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  20. Big Talbot Island State Park

    43 miles north · Jacksonville, Florida · 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.

    SwimmingHikingFishingBoating

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  21. George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier State Park

    44 miles north · Jacksonville, Florida · State Park

    The park supports wildlife watching, fishing, biking, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a fishing pier.

    HikingFishing

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  22. Amelia Island State Park

    44 miles north · Jacksonville, Florida · State Park

    Visitors come for horseback riding, beachcombing, historic sites, fishing, and hiking.

    HikingFishing

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Best picks by activity

Camping near St. Augustine

  1. Anastasia State Park 2 mi southeast · 143 campsites
  2. Faver-Dykes State Park 16 mi south · 30 campsites
  3. Washington Oaks Gardens State Park 19 mi south · 6 campsites
  4. Ravine Gardens State Park 27 mi southwest · 1 campsites
  5. Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach 34 mi south · 68 campsites

+ 3 more in the list above

Cabins and lodging near St. Augustine

  1. Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park 39 mi west · Cabins or other roofed stays

Swimming near St. Augustine

  1. Anastasia State Park 2 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
  2. Washington Oaks Gardens State Park 19 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
  3. Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach 34 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
  4. North Peninsula State Park 36 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
  5. Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park 39 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area

+ 2 more in the list above

Hiking near St. Augustine

  1. Anastasia State Park 2 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
  2. Palatka-to-St. Augustine State Trail 9 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
  3. Faver-Dykes State Park 16 mi south · Hiking trails listed
  4. Washington Oaks Gardens State Park 19 mi south · Hiking trails listed
  5. Ravine Gardens State Park 27 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed

+ 13 more in the list above

Fishing near St. Augustine

  1. Washington Oaks Gardens State Park 19 mi south · Fishing listed
  2. Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park 34 mi south · Fishing listed
  3. Haw Creek Preserve State Park 35 mi south · Fishing listed
  4. North Peninsula State Park 36 mi south · Fishing listed
  5. Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park 39 mi west · Fishing listed

+ 6 more in the list above

Free state parks near St. Augustine

  1. Palatka-to-St. Augustine State Trail 9 mi southwest · No entrance fee listed
  2. Haw Creek Preserve State Park 35 mi south · No entrance fee listed
  3. North Peninsula State Park 36 mi south · No entrance fee listed
  4. Bulow Creek State Park 37 mi south · No entrance fee listed
  5. Fort George Island Cultural State Park 37 mi north · No entrance fee listed

+ 3 more in the list above

Questions about state parks near St. Augustine

What is the closest state park to St. Augustine?

Anastasia State Park is the closest, about 2 miles southeast of St. Augustine in a straight line. Next are Fort Mose Historic State Park and Palatka-to-St. Augustine State Trail.

How many state parks are near St. Augustine?

22 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 St. Augustine have camping?

8 parks list camping, the nearest being Anastasia State Park, Faver-Dykes State Park and Washington Oaks Gardens State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.

Are dogs allowed at state parks near St. Augustine?

None of the parks listed here say dogs are allowed. Check each park page before bringing a pet.

Are there free state parks near St. Augustine?

8 parks list no entrance fee: Palatka-to-St. Augustine State Trail, Haw Creek Preserve State Park and North Peninsula State Park. Camping and some activities can still cost extra.

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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.