Tarkiln Bayou
Preserve State Park
C/O Big Lagoon State Park
Pensacola , FL 32507
Phone: 850/492-1595
Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park is another wonderful
part of The Real Florida! Locally known as the Perdido
Pitcher Plant Prairie, the park is home to four species
of endangered pitcher plants as well as other rare and
threatened plant species. A beautiful boardwalk allows
visitors to view the splendid Tarkiln Bayou. This is
one of the last remaining bayous in Florida that has
not been impacted by human development. Various fish
and birds use the bayou for feeding and resting. For
the more adventuresome visitor a hike across the park
to the Perdido River is a nice day’s event. From
the shore of the river you can see our westerly neighbor
Alabama. The park is still in active acquisition, but
is currently over 4,000 acres in size.
Activities at Tarkiln Bayou Preserve State Park
Nature Trails: Hiking trails are available
Picnic Areas: Picnic tables are available
Wildlife Viewing: Wildlife viewing is possible at this park
Hours of Operation
The park is open from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Central Time,
everyday of the year.
Driving Directions
The entrance to the park is located 10 miles southwest
of Pensacola on CR 293 approximately 2 miles south
of US 98 and 7 miles north of SR 292A (Gulf Beach
Highway).
Park Fees
Currently there are no admission fees to the park.
