State Parks Near Tallahassee, Florida
16 state park units lie within 50 miles of Tallahassee, including 1 park across the line in Georgia. The closest is Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park, about 4 mi north of town. 9 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park4 mi north
- Within 25 miles
- 9of 16 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 75 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 02 with free entry
State parks near Tallahassee, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Tallahassee; driving distance is usually longer.
Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park
Things to do include horseback riding, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, biking, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park →Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological State Park
Visitors come for historic sites, wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological State Park →Ney Landrum State Park
Ney Landrum State Park is a 2,590-acre park in Leon, Jefferson County, about 11 miles southeast of Tallahassee.
Hours, fees and rules for Ney Landrum State Park →Natural Bridge Battlefield Historic State Park
Popular activities here are historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, wildlife watching, fishing, and picnicking. Water access includes a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Natural Bridge Battlefield Historic State Park →Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park
Things to do include historic sites, boating, swimming, and picnicking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach. There are also cabins and lodge rooms for rent.
Hours, fees and rules for Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park →Letchworth-Love Mounds Archaeological State Park
The park supports historic sites, wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Letchworth-Love Mounds Archaeological State Park →Lake Talquin State Park
Things to do include canoeing and kayaking, boating, wildlife watching, fishing, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Lake Talquin State Park →Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail
The park supports horseback riding, biking, hiking, and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail →San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park
Popular activities here are historic sites, wildlife watching, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. Camping is available: 2 campsites, including RV sites with full hookups and tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park →Econfina River State Park
Things to do include horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, biking, and wildlife watching. On the water side, there is a boat ramp. Overnight options include 1 campsites, with tent sites and primitive or hike-in sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Econfina River State Park →Ochlockonee River State Park
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, fishing, and biking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach, a boat ramp, and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Ochlockonee River State Park →Bald Point State Park
Things to do include horseback riding, beachcombing, canoeing and kayaking, fishing, and biking. On the water side, there is a swimming beach and a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Bald Point State Park →Torreya State Park
Things to do include historic sites, wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking. Camping is available: 35 campsites across 6 camping areas, including RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, and group camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Torreya State Park →Seminole State Park
Popular activities here are golf, winter sports, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach, a boat ramp, a fishing pier, and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Seminole State Park →Three Rivers State Park
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, boating, biking, wildlife watching, and fishing. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for Three Rivers State Park →Forest Capital Museum State Park
The park supports historic sites and picnicking.
Hours, fees and rules for Forest Capital Museum State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Tallahassee
- San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park 21 mi south · 2 campsites
- Econfina River State Park 34 mi southeast · 1 campsites
- Ochlockonee River State Park 34 mi southwest · 34 campsites
- Bald Point State Park 36 mi south · 1 campsites
- Torreya State Park 42 mi west · 35 campsites
+ 2 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Tallahassee
- Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park 15 mi south · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Econfina River State Park 34 mi southeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Torreya State Park 42 mi west · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Seminole State Park 45 mi northwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Three Rivers State Park 45 mi northwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
Swimming near Tallahassee
- Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park 15 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Ochlockonee River State Park 34 mi southwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Bald Point State Park 36 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Seminole State Park 45 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
Hiking near Tallahassee
- Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park 4 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological State Park 5 mi northwest · Hiking trails listed
- Letchworth-Love Mounds Archaeological State Park 16 mi east · Hiking trails listed
- Lake Talquin State Park 17 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail 21 mi south · Hiking trails listed
+ 7 more in the list above
Fishing near Tallahassee
- Natural Bridge Battlefield Historic State Park 13 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Lake Talquin State Park 17 mi west · Fishing listed
- San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park 21 mi south · Fishing listed
- Econfina River State Park 34 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Ochlockonee River State Park 34 mi southwest · Fishing listed
+ 3 more in the list above
Free state parks near Tallahassee
- Ney Landrum State Park 11 mi southeast · No entrance fee listed
- Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail 21 mi south · No entrance fee listed
Questions about state parks near Tallahassee
What is the closest state park to Tallahassee?
Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park is the closest, about 4 miles north of Tallahassee in a straight line. Next are Lake Jackson Mounds Archaeological State Park and Ney Landrum State Park.
How many state parks are near Tallahassee?
16 state park units are within 50 miles, and 9 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Tallahassee have camping?
7 parks list camping, the nearest being San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park, Econfina River State Park and Ochlockonee River State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Tallahassee?
None of the parks listed here say dogs are allowed. Check each park page before bringing a pet.
Are there free state parks near Tallahassee?
2 parks list no entrance fee: Ney Landrum State Park and Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail. Camping and some activities can still cost extra.
State parks near other cities
- Near Cairo, GA30 mi north
- Near Bainbridge, GA37 mi northwest
- Near Valdosta, GA64 mi northeast
- Near Albany, GA78 mi north
- Near Tifton, GA82 mi northeast
- Near Panama City, FL87 mi west
- Near Dothan, AL87 mi northwest
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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.