Faver-Dykes State Park
Faver-Dykes State Park | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) | |
Location | St. Johns County, Florida, United States |
Nearest city | St. Augustine, Florida |
Coordinates | 29°40′34″N 81°14′53″W / 29.67611°N 81.24806°W |
Established | 1950 |
Governing body | Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
Faver-Dykes State Park is a Florida State Park located 15 miles south of St. Augustine, near the intersection of I-95 and US 1, and bordering Pellicer Creek, a designated state canoe trail. Activities include fishing, picnicking, boating, canoeing, camping and wildlife viewing.
Among the wildlife of the park are white-tailed deer, bobcats, and river otters. There are many birds in the park, including bald eagles, falcons, and hawks, as well as egrets, wood storks, white ibis, wild turkeys, and herons.
Amenities and hours
Amenities include a full-facility campground, primitive youth campground, a boat ramp, two 1/2 mile loop nature trails, and two covered pavilions. Florida state parks are open between 8 a.m. and sundown every day of the year (including holidays).
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