| Public details: Nine miles of undeveloped beaches and dunes, surrounded by the Gulf of Mexico and Apalachicola Bay, provide the perfect setting for St. George Island State Park. Occupying 1,962 acres at the end of a long, narrow barrier island, St. George is a combination of sandy coves, salt marshes, shady pines and oak forests.
Recreation facilities include a series of hiking trails, boardwalks and observation platforms.
Camping is permitted in the campground located in the pine forests on the bay side or in the primitive campsites at Gap Point for those who wish to hike the 2.5-mile trail.
The trail to Gap Point begins in the campground and meanders through the pine flatwood forest to the bay.
Swimming and sunbathing are popular activities on the white sandy beaches and clear Gulf waters. NO LIFEGUARDS ARE PROVIDED.
Surf and bay fishing may yield catches of flounder, redfish, sea trout, pompano, whiting or sometimes Spanish mackerel. A saltwater fishing license is required in Florida.
Boat ramps are located at the Youth Camp Area and East Slough. So bring your kayak!!
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