St. George Island State Park

St. George Island State Park occupies the eastern portion of St. George Island, a barrier island in the Gulf of Mexico off Florida’s Panhandle near Apalachicola. The park protects sandy beaches, dunes and maritime habitats.

Visitors use the park for beach recreation, boating, fishing, shelling and birdwatching; the island’s shoreline and dune systems are the main attractions. Campsites provide overnight access for anglers and beachgoers.

The park is managed to conserve the barrier island environment and its wildlife while providing low-impact recreational access. Facilities are oriented toward outdoor recreation rather than intensive development.

St. George Island State Park lies on a barrier island in Franklin County, Florida, off the Gulf coast near the town of Apalachicola and is reached from the mainland by a causeway and State Road 300.

• Access: Accessible by State Road 300 via a bridge from the mainland; private vehicles can reach the island without ferry service.
• Wildlife: Important habitat for shorebirds and sea turtles; spring and fall migrations are good times for birdwatching.

What to See #

• Beaches: Long sandy beaches and dunes on the Gulf side provide the primary recreational shoreline; much of the park is undeveloped beachfront.
• Campground: A beachfront campground with basic facilities permits overnight stays and direct access to shoreline activities such as fishing and shelling.