State Parks Near St. Petersburg, Florida
19 state park units lie within 50 miles of St. Petersburg. The closest is Skyway Fishing Pier State Park, about 9 mi south of town. 10 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Skyway Fishing Pier State Park9 mi south
- Within 25 miles
- 10of 19 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 101 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 04 with free entry
State parks near St. Petersburg, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central St. Petersburg; driving distance is usually longer.
Skyway Fishing Pier State Park
Things to do include fishing.
Hours, fees and rules for Skyway Fishing Pier State Park →Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park
The park supports canoeing and kayaking, boating, wildlife watching, fishing, and hiking. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park →Egmont Key State Park
Popular activities here are historic sites, boating, swimming, fishing, and wildlife watching. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Egmont Key State Park →Terra Ceia Preserve State Park
Things to do include historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, fishing, and wildlife watching. Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Terra Ceia Preserve State Park →Madira Bickel Mound State Archaeological Site
The park supports historic sites, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Madira Bickel Mound State Archaeological Site →Little Manatee River State Park
Visitors come for horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, fishing, biking, and wildlife watching. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Little Manatee River State Park →Judah P. Benjamin Confederate Memorial at Gamble Plantation Historic State Park
Popular activities here are historic sites and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Judah P. Benjamin Confederate Memorial at Gamble Plantation Historic State Park →Ybor City Museum State Park
Visitors come for historic sites and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Ybor City Museum State Park →Caladesi Island State Park
Things to do include beachcombing, historic sites, boating, swimming, and fishing. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach. Overnight options include 108 campsites across 6 camping areas, with tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Caladesi Island State Park →Honeymoon Island State Park
Popular activities here are snorkeling and diving, surfing, beachcombing, historic sites, and canoeing and kayaking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach.
Hours, fees and rules for Honeymoon Island State Park →Lake Manatee State Park
Visitors come for horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and fishing. Water access includes a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Lake Manatee State Park →South Fork State Park
South Fork State Park is a park in Manatee County, about 22 miles east of Palmetto.
Hours, fees and rules for South Fork State Park →Anclote Key Preserve State Park
The park supports beachcombing, historic sites, boating, swimming, and wildlife watching. For overnight stays there is 1 campsites (tent sites and primitive or hike-in sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Anclote Key Preserve State Park →Alafia River State Park
The park supports horseback riding, biking, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. For overnight stays there are 32 campsites across 3 camping areas (RV sites with full hookups and tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Alafia River State Park →Hillsborough River State Park
The park supports historic sites, swimming, fishing, wildlife watching, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming pool. For overnight stays there are 110 campsites across 3 camping areas (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Hillsborough River State Park →Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park
Popular activities here are boating, wildlife watching, fishing, and hiking. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, and group camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park →Wingate Creek State Park
In Manatee County, about 24 miles northwest of Arcadia, Wingate Creek State Park covers about 615 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Wingate Creek State Park →Myakka River State Park
Visitors come for horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, biking, and wildlife watching. Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Myakka River State Park →Oscar Scherer State Park
The park supports historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, wildlife watching, and fishing. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Oscar Scherer State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near St. Petersburg
- Little Manatee River State Park 18 mi southeast · 40 campsites
- Caladesi Island State Park 22 mi northwest · 108 campsites
- Honeymoon Island State Park 23 mi northwest · 3 campsites
- Lake Manatee State Park 27 mi southeast · 62 campsites
- Anclote Key Preserve State Park 30 mi northwest · 1 campsites
+ 5 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near St. Petersburg
- Myakka River State Park 41 mi southeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
Swimming near St. Petersburg
- Egmont Key State Park 13 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Caladesi Island State Park 22 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Honeymoon Island State Park 23 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Lake Manatee State Park 27 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Anclote Key Preserve State Park 30 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 2 more in the list above
Hiking near St. Petersburg
- Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park 9 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Egmont Key State Park 13 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Madira Bickel Mound State Archaeological Site 14 mi south · Hiking trails listed
- Little Manatee River State Park 18 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Caladesi Island State Park 22 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
+ 7 more in the list above
Fishing near St. Petersburg
- Skyway Fishing Pier State Park 9 mi south · Fishing listed
- Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park 9 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Egmont Key State Park 13 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Terra Ceia Preserve State Park 13 mi south · Fishing listed
- Little Manatee River State Park 18 mi southeast · Fishing listed
+ 9 more in the list above
Free state parks near St. Petersburg
- Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park 9 mi southeast · No entrance fee listed
- Egmont Key State Park 13 mi southwest · No entrance fee listed
- Terra Ceia Preserve State Park 13 mi south · No entrance fee listed
- Madira Bickel Mound State Archaeological Site 14 mi south · No entrance fee listed
Questions about state parks near St. Petersburg
What is the closest state park to St. Petersburg?
Skyway Fishing Pier State Park is the closest, about 9 miles south of St. Petersburg in a straight line. Next are Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park and Egmont Key State Park.
How many state parks are near St. Petersburg?
19 state park units are within 50 miles, and 10 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near St. Petersburg have camping?
10 parks list camping, the nearest being Little Manatee River State Park, Caladesi Island State Park and Honeymoon Island State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near St. Petersburg?
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. Petersburg?
4 parks list no entrance fee: Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park, Egmont Key State Park and Terra Ceia Preserve State Park. Camping and some activities can still cost extra.
State parks near other cities
- Near Tampa, FL17 mi northeast
- Near Bradenton, FL19 mi south
- Near New Port Richey, FL34 mi north
- Near Plant City, FL37 mi northeast
- Near Zephyrhills, FL44 mi northeast
- Near Lakeland, FL47 mi northeast
- Near Bartow, FL51 mi east
- Near North Port, FL56 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.