St. Andrews State Park

About St. Andrews State Park

The former military reserve has long been known as one of the most active military reserves in the U.S. Army, serving in both the Army and Navy.

Two nature trails wind through a rich variety of plants and communities along the coast, with wonderful opportunities for bird watching. Water sports enthusiasts can swim, and two jetties - up - jetties boat rampant fishing opportunities. Those who want to relax can sunbathe on the beach or enjoy a leisurely lunch in the shade of a picnic pavilion.

A fully equipped campsite with a large number of campsites, picnic areas and picnic tables makes the park a popular overnight destination and a wide range of camping options.

Boat tours to Shell Island are offered in spring and summer and at reduced prices snacks, souvenirs and fishing equipment are available.

The hotel is located on the west side of St. Andrews State Park, just south of the parking lot at the entrance to Shell Island.

The Gator Lake Trail Overlook offers visitors a beautiful vantage point from which to observe a variety of birds, birds of prey and other wildlife. Inside the park you can see raccoons and white-tailed deer, and from Bush Marsh you can see a number of different species of animals, such as ducks, turkeys, geese, foxes and much more.

Opened in 1951, the park now covers more than 1,260 hectares and houses over 2,000 hectares of wildlife habitat.

It was part of the St Andrews military reserve during the Second World War and a round-gun platform still stands on the beach near the pier.

In the park's Grand Lagoon you will find an authentically reconstructed turpentine still life - the life of the Great Barrier Reef. This is a great place for guests to enjoy a beautiful sunset and watch the passing boats.

There are three shops in the park, which are open during the summer season from March to Labor Day. The shops offer a variety of food and drinks as well as a wide selection of souvenirs. There is currently no restaurant, but a restaurant that is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekends and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays. They offer quarterly demonstrations of living history and host events such as the annual St. Andrew's Parade.

There is also a toilet in the centre and a store with a variety of amenities for day visitors to enjoy during their stay in the park, such as picnic area, picnic tables, bar and café.

Group camping is possible on the primitive campsite of the park, and all areas are available by reservation in the park at 850 - 233 - 5140. There are 176 campsites with electricity and water connections that can be reserved through Reserve America. The primitive area is one of the most popular campsites in St. Andrew's State Park and features a variety of amenities including picnic area, picnic tables, bar and cafe.

Pets are not allowed in this area and all areas are available by reservation at the park under 850 - 233 - 5140.

The park has 176 campsites in the St. Andrew's State Park area with a total area of 2,000 square meters. All pitches have barbecue, electricity and running water, as well as access to a picnic area, picnic tables, a fireplace, toilets and showers.

The park offers access to the beach from the mainland and offers a beach on Shell Island where visitors can also enjoy the beaches. However, trips to Shell Island are limited to seasonal dates from March through Labor Day weekend. Activities are open to all ages and abilities, including hiking, cycling, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, swimming, kayaking and canoeing.

There are two different parking spaces to reach the beach area, one on Shell Island and the other on the mainland. The beach consists of several swimming, playground and playground areas as well as picnic areas and a picnic area.

Boating is unlimited in St. Andrews and shuttle boat tours are available in spring and summer. Shell Island and the mainland have boat parking. Visitors can stroll and sunbathe along the pristine barrier island, boating, fishing, kayaking and other activities.

The park's boat ramp consists of a concrete approach on both sides, which can accommodate both small and large ships. Canoeing and kayaking are available and the options are unlimited, but tickets are also available at the park ticket offices for $5 per person or $10 for a family of four.

The fishing opportunities are deep sea fishing and surfing, and the two jetties offer excellent viewpoints all year round. The boat ramp is located near the Grand Lagoon jetty and fishing opportunities range from small to medium sized fish, with catches such as tuna, mackerel, redfish, bluefish and other small and medium sized fish.

Discounts are available at the Grand Lagoon and the two moorings, as well as at the beach and car park of St. Andrews.

The extensive coastline and rocky paths offer excellent opportunities to study marine life. Some of the activities are adventure pools, but you can bring your own equipment or rent it at the concession shop on the property.

The extensive coastline and rocky paths offer excellent opportunities to study marine life. Some of the activities are adventure pools, but you can rent equipment in the concession store on the property. The extensive coastline, rocky paths and walkways provide an excellent opportunity to study marine life.

Some of the activities are adventure pools, but you can rent equipment in the concession store on the property. The playgrounds are equipped with modern equipment and benches or can be brought along by oneself. There is a playground for children from 5 years and a playground for adults.

During the day, showers are available for day visitors and parking spaces are used for the convenience of a long day on the beach. There is a parking lot for registered campers who stay during their stay in the park, but there is no parking for those who do not.

The only picnic areas and barbecues are near the boat pool, and there is a picnic area on the south side of the beach, right next to the main entrance to the park. A popular time to explore the parks is from 9 am to 4 pm on weekends and from 5 pm to 5.30 pm, 6 pm to 7.15 pm and from 4.45 pm to 8.40 pm on weekends.

For your safety, it is important to note that persons under 16 years of age are legally obliged to wear a bicycle helmet.

In order to preserve the natural areas of the park, bicycles are restricted to the streets and are not allowed in the parking lot or on the paths. The Heron Pond Trail leads through a flat pine forest with turpentine pine, and the path to Lake Gator leads to a picturesque view of it. St. Andrew's State Park has two trails: the Heron's Pond and a trail from the trail at the southern end of Gators Lake.

Ranger can be visited at any time of the day to provide information about the park and its activities, as well as a variety of activities for children and adults.

Pets must be kept on a leash and always well behaved, must not be left unattended and their owners must pick up their animals. Pets that intimidate other people or damage the park's resources are asked to leave the park with their owner or to seek permission before leaving the park.

Guide and farm animals are exempt from the above restrictions, but pets are not allowed on beaches, wetlands or playgrounds. Pets may not be taken out of the park without the permission of a park ranger or park employee.

Pets must be kept under the supervision of a park ranger or park employee at all times and must not remain unattended for more than 30 minutes by a handcuffed - in pet -. Pets must keep at least one third of their body weight in water at all times.

Quiet times are to be observed on weekdays from 23: 00 to 20: 30 and on the same weekday and on weekends from 21: 45 to 23: 15.

Florida law requires that all pets be vaccinated against rabies, and their owners must collect their pets from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDCS) and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (DWC).

Animals that are noisy, dangerous, intimidating or destructive must not stay in the park and must be locked in their cages.

Animals may not be kept on the grounds of the park and breaches of these rules may result in campers being asked to put animals up in the parks or leave the campsites.

St. Andrews State Park is located about two miles east of Highway 392 on the west side of the highway at the intersection of Thomas Drive and Highway 98. From Highway 98, follow Highway 3031 ("Thomas Drive") straight ahead onto Highway 392 and turn left to reach the gateway to St. Andrew's State Park. Turn left onto Thomas Drive and then right onto the road to the entrance of St Andrews State Park.