ST. GEORGE ISLAND STATE PARK St.
George Island, Florida
Contact Information
1900 E. Gulf Beach Dr., St. George Island32328
(850) 927-2111
Nine miles of undeveloped beaches and dunes, surrounded
by the Gulf of Mexico and Apalachicola Bay, provide
the perfect setting for St. George Island State
Park.
Hours of Operation
Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown
365 days a year.
Driving Directions
Access to St. George Island is via a 4 mile bridge
that is accessible from Eastpoint, Florida. Eastpoint
is located approximately 75 miles southwest of Tallahassee,
Florida. The park is located on the east end of St.
George Island.
Beaches
St. George Island offers 8 miles of some of the most
pristine beaches along the Gulf coast of Florida.
Visitors can access 4 miles of beach along the parks
main drive. For those visitors who enjoy a wilderness
experience, the last 4 miles of beach is accessible
only by foot.
Boat Ramp
There are two boat ramps that visitors can use to access
the Apalachicola Bay. The first ramp is located next
to the park’s youth camp and the other is 2 ½
miles from the parks entrance. Both can accommodate
boats not much larger than 24 feet in length with a
shallow draft.
Boating
Canoeing and kayaking are favorite activities around
the park. Both can be rented on the Island, call the
park for more information. Small offshore boats are
used around the island for fishing. Keep in mind that
the bay is very shallow.
Fishing
Surf and bay fishing may yield catches of flounder,
redfish, sea trout, pompano, whiting or sometimes
Spanish mackerel. A saltwater fishing license is
required in Florida.
Full Facility Camping
This 1,962 acre barrier island park has 60 campsites
with electric and water hookups available for reservation
through Reserve
America.
Nature Trails
The trail to Gap Point begins in the campground
and meanders through the pine flatwood forest to
the bay.
Picnicking
The park offers 4 large shelters on the beach equipped
with restrooms and showers. Each shelter has grills
for cooking and several picnic tables for visitors.
These shelters can also be reserved. Call the park
for more information.
Primitive Camping
Primitive campsites at Gap Point are available via
a 2-½ mile backpacking trail. This area is
also accessible by boat.
Showers
Showering facilities are available in the family campground.
The park also offers cold-water showers at two beach
access areas. Ask staff for their locations.
Swimming
Swimming and sunbathing are popular activities on
the white sandy beaches and clear Gulf waters. NO
LIFEGUARDS ARE PROVIDED.
Youth Camping Area
Youth Group camping is available to organized groups
of up to 25 or a minimum of 6 persons. This is a
tents only area. Chaperones must be provided for
youth groups and must remain with the group at all
times. Restrooms, cold water showers, picnic tables
and a campfire circle are available. Reservations
for the Youth Camp may be made up to 11 months in
advance by contacting the park office at (850) 927-2111.
