10 BEST State Parks In Florida (Beaches, History, Springs & Hidden Gems!)

Explore the diverse wonders of the Sunshine State with our guide to the 10 best state parks in Florida! This list is packed with hidden gems, from a lush forest with a mysterious waterfall to a beautiful beach with a fort at a state park in the Florida Keys! There is truly a park for everyone!
Join us on a journey through some of the best things to doing Florida on a budget [because the state parks are ALSO affordable to visit!]
With over 170 state parks in Florida to choose from, selecting the top 10 was no easy task! Each park offers its own unique charm, whether it's encountering wildlife in the Florida springs, exploring unique historical sites, or discovering hidden caves in the limestone formations at a unique state park in the Panhandle!
Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, a wildlife lover, or simply seeking a peaceful retreat, the Florida state parks promise an unforgettable adventure filled with natural beauty and wonder.
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[@TJDrysdale]

Maclay was my absolute favorite!! What a gem!

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It is so cool!

[@RachaelMartin]

So many beautiful parks! 😍

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Thank you!

[@lindamalysyore7864]

I live in Florida and haven’t been to half of these places. Wow. They are all amazing.

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So many good spots!!!

[@dznutz217]

Great video! Like you said we have so many beautiful places that it's hard to narrow them down to ten. My additional recommendation is not a state park, but is absolutely unforgettable. The Nature Conservancy Blowing Rocks Preserve in Hobe Sound near Jupiter is a must see geyser like experience during high tide. Again thanks for a really good informative video.

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FULLY AGREE!!! Love that place it is like cliffs in Florida!!! Too bad it wasn’t a state park or I could have added it!

[@jeffhampton2767]

This was an absolutely beautiful informative video. Even though I've been to Florida many many times I wish I was young again so I could visit some of these places that I have missed. I love Florida ❤🇺🇸🙏🏻👍🏻

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Thank you this is very kind!!

[@jeffhampton2767]

@@FollowMeAway I was watching Shaun from Scotland his latest video on a Florida beach, I believe it was Siesta Key he called it Paradise. So I looked at a few videos of top beaches in Florida when your video came up which was even more interesting. My first time on a Florida beach was in 1975 and it was Sanibel Island. I spent a lot of time in Florida beaches mostly on the East Coast I used to really like the Southeast coast of Florida like Fort Lauderdale Beach I think is really beautiful and I spent a lot of time in the keys snorkeling. I am older now and I can no longer walk on the beach or Swim on a beach unfortunately.

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I’m sorry the beach is no longer accessible but I apprise you sharing these lovely memories with me

[@jeffhampton2767]

If I was somehow in charge of Florida, and because I'm into gardening, I would add to the entire State a billion more palm trees and hundreds of millions of more flowering trees and crepe myrtles and flowering bushes. I would just make the entire State far more Lush and tropical looking ❤

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Love this idea!

[@Grace-zz5dd]

I'm sad that the majority of these amazing parks are in northwest Florida where I rarely visit. I love Blue Springs though as I'm a huge manatee lover.

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Where do you live? We can totally recommend great spots all around the state!!

[@Grace-zz5dd]

@@FollowMeAway I actually live in Maryland but Florida is like a second home. I’m hoping to move there in the near future