St. George Island State Park

Learn about local Native American Tribes and their history to this area. Program starts at 9:00 am and last until 11:00 am.

Join us on January 1st for a First Day Hike at the St. George Island State Park. We will start at the middle pavilion at the East Slough Beach Use Area and will move across the island to the East Slough Overlook Platform.  Along the way we will talk about the Gulf of Mexico, the beach and sand dunes, sea turtles and nesting shorebirds, and the shallow estuary.  Additional topics will include astronomy, park history, and ecosystems and plant identification.…

A Park Ranger or volunteer will give interpretive programs on many topics which may include Apalachicola Bay seafood, panhandle seashells, campfire cooking, flora and fauna of St. George Island, birding and sea turtles. Bringing a breakfast related dish is welcomed. Coffee is provided by the Friends of Franklin County State Parks. The Coffee in the Campground is held in the interpretive building in the family campground. Free with regular park admission

A Park Ranger or volunteer will give interpretive programs on many topics which may include Apalachicola Bay seafood, panhandle seashells, campfire cooking, flora and fauna of St. George Island, birding and sea turtles. Bringing a breakfast related dish is welcomed. Coffee is provided by the Friends of Franklin County State Parks. The Coffee in the Campground is held in the interpretive building in the family campground. Free with regular park admission.

A Park Ranger or volunteer will give interpretive programs on many topics which may include Apalachicola Bay seafood, panhandle seashells, campfire cooking, flora and fauna of St. George Island, birding and sea turtles. Bringing a breakfast related dish is welcomed. Coffee is provided by the Friends of Franklin County State Parks. The Coffee in the Campground is held in the interpretive building in the family campground. Free with regular park admission.  

The spring migration is in full swing and St. George Island State Park is one of the best spots along the Forgotten Coast to experience it! Join Ranger Skip, the park’s resident “bird brain”, for a guided walk through our park’s most diverse habitats. We will discuss the mechanics of migration as well as how to quickly ID birds on the fly. This program is open to all experience levels, some binoculars and bird books will be available on loan,…

Free Kayak 101 & Paddling Tour at St. George Island State Park Learn basic kayaking skills from certified instructors, and then enjoy a tour of the pristine waters of St. George island. to register for the event call 850-927-2111

A free Women’s Fishing Clinic will be held at the Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park on Saturday, June 9 from 9-5 pm. Hosted by the Florida Wildlife Commission, the day-long clinic will teach basic angling skills, safety, ethics and conservation stewardship in a fun laid-back atmosphere. Participants will learn knot tying, cast netting rod and reel rigging, fish and habitat identification and catch-and-release techniques. If conditions allow, women will practice their newly learned skills fishing from…