Beach in St Andrews State Park in Bay County, Florida

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Camp Helen State Park
Paddleboarding at Camp Helen State Park in the Laguna Beach, Florida

Camp Helen State Park

Home to Lake Powell, the largest coastal dune lake in Florida, Camp Helen provides an unique environment to try out paddleboarding or kayaking. Wildlife is in abundance on the lake including a wide variety of birds, and salt and fresh water fish.

Henderson Beach State Park
White sand beaches in Henderson Beach State Park in Destin, Florida

Henderson Beach State Park

This protected strip of white-sand beach offers up not only access to the crystal-clear Gulf, but a nature trail to explore the last remaining coastal scrub area in the area.

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park
Paddleboarding at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Topsail Hill Preserve State Park

Topsail Hill Preserve offers many opportunities to hit the water on a canoe, kayak or paddleboard. Campbell Lake, a near 100-acre pristine coastal dune lake places you in the center of ancient coastal dunes and a maritime forest.

Perdido Key State Park
Beach sunset in Perdido Key in Escambia County, Florida

Perdido Key State Park

Offering up just under two miles of beach Perdido Key is a favorite destination for those looking to dive into the crystal-clear waters of the Gulf.

St. Andrews State Park
Paddleboarding at St. Andrews State Park in Bay County, Florida

St. Andrews State Park

With the Gulf of Mexico on one side and St. Andrews Bay on the other, visitors will discover endless ways to enjoy adventure on the water ranging from paddleboarding to snorkeling.

Ochlockonee River State Park
Girl in the water at Ochlockonee River State Park in Wakulla County, Florida

Ochlockonee River State Park

Trails within Ochlockonee River State Park place you under a towering longleaf pine forest to to observe diverse wildlife. If you're in search of being on the water a boat ramp offers easy access to target both freshwater and saltwater fish.

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