Public State Parks ~ Pensacola Fl Beaches

The Gulf Islands National Seashore located on Pensacola Beach the seashore offers a variety of plant and animal life to explore, and there is an excursion that will appeal to nearly everyone from snorkeling to the 7 mile trek to Fort Pickens where there are encounters with nesting shore birds, Osprey, Great Blue Herons, sea turtles, and more. Listed below are just a few of the many nature adventures to take advantage of while in the Pensacola Beach area.

Big Lagoon State Park - Offering water and nature related activities such as fishing, kayaking, and wildlife viewing on the Intracoastal Waterway, this is a is a beautiful area to visit. Contact the Florida Park Service Information Center for general inquiries.  For Information about Big Lagoon State Park, call 850.492.1595

Blackwater River State Park - A favorite destination that offers opportunities for many outdoor recreational activities, Blackwater River State Park is popular for biking, boating, swimming, fishing, paddling and beautiful nature trails.  The park is located 15 miles northeast of Milton, off U.S. 90.  For more information, please call 850.983.5363