T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park is a Florida State Park on the St. Joseph Peninsula near Port St. Joe. It is located off U.S. 98.
| T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
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| Location | Gulf County, Florida, USA |
| Nearest city | Port St. Joe, Florida |
| Coordinates | 29°45′19″N 85°23′44″W |
| Area | 1,750 acres (7.1 km2) |
| Established | 1967 |
| Governing body | Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
Recreational activities
The park has such amenities as beaches, picnicking areas, cabins, and full camping facilities. It also has a visitor center.
There are miles of sugar-white sand; the park's beach has often been ranked among the best in the United States by Dr. Beach. Sunbathing, snorkeling, and swimming are popular warm-weather activities.
Canoeists and kayakers can take in a superb view of the high dunes and sand pine scrub. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy fishing, hiking, or bicycling. St. Joseph Park also provides excellent opportunities for bird watching; over 240 species have been sighted there.
See also
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to St. Joseph Peninsula State Park.
- T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park at Florida State Parks
- St. Joseph Peninsula State Park at State Parks of the United States
- St. Joseph Peninsula State Park at Absolutely Florida
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