The park is such a hidden treasure. I've been to many state parks and some have basic amenities but this park has it all (in regard to trails and things to do). Beautiful scenery, historic monuments, charming beach area, clean restrooms, and a unique eclectic onsite store. read more

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At one time, this used to be a very nice park to come for a family picnic and perhaps a kayak ride on the river. Now, they have eliminated the grills from the family picnic areas. There are very large grills at the pavilions and grills out family picnic areas that are not near the water and do not have views. The picnic area we had to settle on was in a Sandy clearing with too much sun. The grill could not be turned to adjust the flow of smoke. We drove 40 minutes to get here and paid the five dollar entry fee thinking that we would get the same thing we got last time we were here... Unfortunately, even though the picnic tables are new, they are filthy too sunny and little compensation for the lack of grills and views. It is a real shame. They have bathroom facilities, boat, launch facilities, and so many other nice things, and they choose to eliminate the grills. read more

Tomoka State Park - Barbecue pit. Handicap accessible but sandy and smokey - Parks Near Me - Ormond Beach, Florida

This place is beautiful! I visited for the first time January 12 2025 If you want some peace and quiet for the day this is the place for you. Take a walk on the trail to see the stunning views of the river. They have boat rides, kayak rentals, camping here and quite a few hiking trails. They do have a general store called The Outpost for your camping needs or if you just want a beer. If you need to get away from the hustle and bustle for a day this is the place for you. read more

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Nice clean camping park but some showers dont work or the handles are broken. Other than that the park is better than average.

Such a great park and campground! Super nice, quiet, private sites with water and electric hookups. Steps from the water and tons of cool shade covering all the sites, feels like camping in the jungle. Will be back again. read more

Tomoka State Park - Water view just steps from our site. - Parks Near Me - Ormond Beach, Florida

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Very nice state park with lovely private RV spots! They're small and close together but separated by lots of mature plants that make you feel like you're in your own oasis! The bathrooms are clean and the park is well maintained. The best part of the park is the little store! Super friendly, amazing boiled peanuts and cold refreshing beer! We were there during Daytona Bike Week by accident but it was super quiet and very enjoyable! It was too cold to rent kayaks but next time we will for sure! Only downfall was the roads are super thick sand in some areas making bike riding a bit sketchy! read more

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A neat place to see in Tomoka Park Tomoka Park is a long thin park running mostly north to south and sandwiched between the Tomoka and Halifax rivers just north of Ormond Beach. The entrance to the park is in the center of the long strip of land on the east side of Beach Street. There is a $5 fee to enter the park. You pay at the ranger station as you enter. If you follow the road to the north end of the park you will arrive at a needle-shaped parking lot that offers plenty of space to park. The 3+ story sculpture is right in front of the parking lot surrounded by a sunken stone amphitheater. It is a very impressive feat for having been constructed and dedicated in March of 1957. A short walk past the statue brings you to the river. I think that this trail gives you a true feel for what original Florida was: sandy paths, covered paths with Spanish moss everywhere. You can follow the quaint path around back to the parking lot or south to follow it along the river. There are large informational signs at the entrance to the parking lot, in front of the statue and by the water. They tell the story of the park, the inhabitants and how they lived. Overall, this is a nice stop to see a place that native Floridians, the Timuacans read more

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We originally had booked the wrong night and had no idea. Showed up ready to camp, and the ranger was SO KIND to us, and helped us out big time by getting us a night in the campground. Bath house was super clean, area was so nice. Our site was amazing. We really enjoyed our stay here and we will be back again! read more

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My Mom and I visited this park in December to take advantage of the beautiful winter weather Florida was having. We did not go to hike, or stay overnight, we just went for a couple of hours to wander around. My Mom knew there was a interesting statue in the park, and when we asked the Park Ranger about it upon entry, he told us it was at the very other end of the park. And he mentioned that we should wander out behind the statue, because the views of the peninsula were beautiful. The dirt roads through the park were very rough, so we had to go slowly, but it was worth the drive. The Chief Tomokie statue was really cool and unique. And the views behind the statue were spectacular. It was so calm and peaceful with not another soul in sight. On the way out we stopped by their little camp store to browse, and chatted with a fisherman catching catfish off of the dock. I would definitely come back to try the trails. read more

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This was our first adventure out to Tomoka State Park and it will definitely not be our last. So much to do! I cannot not express how much fun we had. First off, the park is well-maintained and all natural. The roads through the entire park are natural sand (does get muddy in rain). The sites all seem to have a private feel to them as they are surrounded by heavy brush and trees. Makes you feel as if you are all alone. The sites have water and electrical hook ups. You will need bug spray if you attract mosquitoes but it's not crazy swarms. There are restrooms and other facilities for your comfort, if you need them. Second, this place is awesome for recreation entertainment. Bring your bikes! It's a wonderful place to ride around with the family. Fishing! Oh the fishing whether from land or boat. Tons of bait fish that are accessible to cast and get. (If not able to the outpost has frozen shrimp, squid, minnows, and crabs). On the first cast, I reeled in a nice one. Also at the outpost, there is a boat ramp and you can rent fishing gear, kayaks, and canoes. Third, the hiking is quite nice along the water. This is a fantastic place to bring your furry friends. Lots of places to enjoy them with you. The shade all over the part is nice for everyone. Overall, the stay was outstanding. We are already planning our next trip out. read more

Tomoka State Park - Parks Near Me - Ormond Beach, Florida

Don't judge, this was my first time to a state park in FLorida! It was beautiful...hot...but beautiful. It sits along the Tomoka river and there is plenty of tree coverage. I was surprised by how well the park is kept. Easy to drive around and the roads are well maintained. Also, the accessibility is nice for people that need it. It's a great place for a day trip to nature or camping. I highly highly suggest bug spray. There are a lot of Mosquitoes and other flying biting bugs Especially at dusk. Pack a cooler of food and snacks! There is a little outpost store That has camping supplies and limited food options as well as a small menu of microwaveable type food. It is very expensive. $10.99 for some Folgers?!?! read more

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My boyfriend and I went fishing here today because it was recommended to us as a good spot. This was our first time at the park and we had a great time! The drive to the park is gorgeous. It takes you down a two Lane road lined with oak trees and palms. The park has a $5 entrance fee and is open from 8 a.m. to sunset. We did not explore the entire park, but I saw that there are camping spots available, public restrooms, and showers. There were a number of areas that you could walk up to the shore and fish from as well as a small dock that we used for fishing. We caught a mangrove snapper and several decent sized catfish. We also saw two guys across the river catch an almost 3 foot tarpon in a cast net! It's definitely not something you see every day! We really enjoyed our day here and would definitely recommend it! read more

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My family of about 20 went camping here last weekend. We had so much fun! We did have to book the 6 campsites 11 months ahead of time because they do fill up quick. The sites were perfect and well maintained. Everyone commented on how clean and nice the bathhouse was. Like most campsites we were able to move the fir me ring, which was great because we were able to make one site just for fire and food. With 20 of us we needed it more in the middle so we could all fit around. Tomoka state park is a great park because there are hiking trails and the outpost. We spent one day fishing and hanging out at the outpost. We were also able to go see the statue and explore the area as a family and had some wonderful laughs. I was very happy that after some rain Sunday morning the campsite was not completely drenched and muddy. I thought it was going to be soaking wet, but it really was not. Overall Tomoka state park is a great place to camp. read more

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2nd time here. Love this park. Minutes from the beach, very well kept unfortunately this time of yr. It's a battle between noseeums, gnats, and mosquitoes. read more

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We just stayed one night in our RV- sprinter van. Our site Didn't have a concrete pad ,but would have preferred one (they do offer them). The area is all sandy.The park is very calm, natural with many palm trees and quiet . We enjoyed riding our e-bikes through the park and 4 miles directly down the road to the little downtown with several food options (we chose the Kona Brewery tiki hut ). The bath houses and washer/dryers -approx 3 washer/dryer sets, are located within a 2 min walk from campsites and very clean. The park is not well lit at night , and very hard to see if trying to walk/ bike back from being out of the park at night. You need the passcode to get back into the park gate at night - provided by the check registration assistant . The park has a GREAT camp store within a 15 min walk called "Tomoka Outpost" that has many essentials and nonessentials , snacks, beer and wine . Scott and Ashley are the owners , and make you feel at home on their cozy brewery feel property. They have a cool hang out area surrounded by white party lights around the store with view of the water next to the boat ramp, and plenty of parking . There is no WiFi, so enjoy your device free time relaxing . We would go back again!! read more

Stayed here Dec 2015 and also a couple of other times later. Love this park, the only downside is that it is very dusty. The roads are a silt kind of dirt, and when it is dry out, it just becomes this layer of silt on everything, black dust. That was a downer because I am a tent camper and it was very messy. Other than that I really like this campground. It is convenient to town, so it was easy to run into Starbucks to get some breakfast and I didn't really feel like making my own coffee, that was nice. One time I stayed over in the campground it was to avoid the cost of a hotel on the beach, and so the close proximity to the Ormond Beach hotel where my convention was being held was a terrific bargain. I just threw up my tent, stayed overnight, then took it down in the morning and went to my convention. It was that close. I saved well over $120 by staying at the state park. Anyway, had a great time when I went camping and enjoyed it despite the dust. They have some pretty interesting sites close by as well to visit. I've forgotten the name of one of them, but they had some really cool trees there and it was a nice nature path. Wish I could remember the name of the place, it was near by. read more

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What a wonderful hidden gem on the coast of Florida. Great breeze from the intercostal, keeps bugs away, great facilities, staff and amenities. Nice well cared for trails, short drive to the beach if inclined. Highly recommend, great tree cover keeps it cool. read more

Only had one issue. Raccoons ransacked our site during the night. We left nothing but our charcoal bag, sealed cooler, and shoes out. Woke to find one tennis shoe from two separate pairs missing, and both my Crocs gone! Plus, charcoal bag was shredded and coals everywhere. This is not the fault of Tomoka State Park, I only wish they warned us to not leave ANYTHING out. I never imagined they'd go after random non-edible items, and it's upsetting that nearly brand-new shoes were nowhere to be found. Plus, one other pair we never found its mate. Other than that, the trip was great fun. Bathrooms were quite clean, everything was easily accessible, very beautiful area. The outpost shop made the trip. I wish I'd gotten his name, the man working the shop was extremely friendly and helpful. Let me use his own rod when I lost the spool cover of the one we rented... Lake is chock full of catfish who love shrimp. Caught three in less than an hour, and we're not skilled at all. I'll definitely return, likely when it gets cooler outside. Come here and make some great memories! read more

I think I normally would have given it 5 stars, but we had a big issue that made us leave early. Great looking park! Our camping site was good. Plenty of coverage between our neighbors. Great camp store! Tons of stuff for sale. Even a deck with a view of the sunset. They serve some prepackaged food as well as beer and wine. I was really looking forward to spending some time there. We set up our campsite and enjoyed our first night. The bathrooms were close and very clean. The problem was found the next morning. Our dogs were covered in ticks! There was no way we could stay. One dog had multiple ticks already going into his skin. We packed up immediately. Our fur babies come first. After we packed up and we're ready to leave, one of our cars wouldn't start! We were ready to cry because we were so stressed at that point. Luckily, our campground host heard us and came to the rescue. He gave us a jump and we're off. We sooooo wanted this trip to turn out differently. It seemed like a great spot. read more

Beautiful park! We stopped in to get a little fresh air and take a walk through nature. We saw deer and turtles! Right on the water, in normal circumstances they have kayaks and canoes to rent and a little country store with food. The staff did say they would be opening in a few days. Perfect place to go camping or even bring the family for a picnic or bbq. Love being able to sit out on the water and nature, so peaceful! read more

Ahh memories. You may notice I did not post any pictures with my review. Unusual: I usually have at least one because, as they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. I admit, I often have to look back to remind myself of what I ate, what it looks like, what to mention, what was good or bad. But in this case, it is completely unnecessary. I will never forget the drive through Tamoka. The top off the Jeep, great music playing (of course I was the DJ!), the wind in my hair, time spent with family, the beautiful surroundings and the tranquility. We had fun in Daytona Beach. We explored the pier, the beach, the shops and the restaurants. But the pure unadulterated happiness I felt in Tamoka was truly magical. I encourage you to turn the phone off, turn the music up, and make some memories of your own! read more

This is a gorgeous Florida Park, what I've always been hoping for. Unfortunately for me, I wasn't well during our stay and didn't wander about much. However it does have an Outpost for close necessities and a picnic pavilion. Boating is permitted here. This is a tropical garden and I took short walks and rested in this paradise. Locally, there are restaurants galore and even with a short drive, you can get to the Colt Pig Stand. Although they changed their name, they haven't changed the food. There is a shopping mall in about a 15 mile ride. Just a short distance, there is a Publix Supermarket. We called Genovese Pizzaria and they delivered dinner to us in the park. Our site has a fire pit and picnic table. I will definitely return to this park. I'd like to make a fuller review of all the amenities and beauty this park beholds. With my limited experience here, I adore this park and look forward to many more visits. I will update accordingly. read more

I have been to Tomoka twice. Once for a short visit to hike the trail and view the creek and again to go kayaking. It is a great park, especially for the area. The geography of it allows for multiple picnic areas and sites to be in full view of the creek. We were able to visit the site of the Nocoroco village, site of the Mount Oswald Plantation, and the Sculpture of Chief Tomokie. While it isn't one of the largest state parks, the opportunity to relax, fish, kayak, have a picnic, camp, and encounter some history in a pristine setting removed from the local development, Tomoka is it. read more

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Trails are great for beginners, the trails are short and wide. The park store has many great offers and prices are very reasonable. I appreciate the signs throughout the park that explained the difference trees and origin of park. Although the park is small, you can rent a kayak or canoe and explore the water way. read more

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One of the best Fl state parks we have stayed at. Very clean bath houses, great staff, nice sites, good fishing too. Lot's if interesting things to see. Will be back. We are RV'ers. read more

This is a beautiful state park and very convenient to Daytona Beach. I would love to come and camp here, but from what I understand the spots are to small for the RV we have. We recently drove through the park and were very impressed with the natural beauty. We stopped at the outpost store and enjoyed the river view. read more

Great place. Love it. But PLEASSSSE be aware of the Active program they scam you into signing up for on reserveamerica.com. They charged me $89. read more

I went into this camping trip with mixed emotions based on previous reviews. Let me say, i think the campsite are perfection! In Florida and definitely in the populous area the parks have close campsites so I'm used to being LITERALLY on top of each other. I was nervous when i saw that in come comments. I found the campsites to have enough privacy and not as "on top of each other" as some parks in Florida. I loved the campsites. We have a smaller travel trailer and i will say i was thankful for that. A Class A or some Class B's may have a hard time parking in these spaces, but if you plan and call the park about the size of your RV and which site is best they can help you. Otherwise, for longer travel trailers, backing into your space may be tricky. My 19ft fit fine. You are near water but you are not ON water if you are used to fishing from your campsite. The park is surrounded by water so it takes only a short walk to find it. The facilities here are clean. There are lots of signs around the park to guide you (we were a little perplexed at first). The camp was quite at night but you can still have a great time. It seems insulated from sound enough. We were there on Daytona 500 weekend and noone kept us up partying. Each site has a picnic table, fire ring and a 'T' shaped wooded "stand" you can hang trash or we towels from. We will be back! Site #33 has a walking trail in the back of it if you want quick access to one of the trails. It is also near the restroom if you need that close. They recycle and the recycle bin and laundry facilties are near this site. We were at site #37 and it was perfect. Finally, i lost my drone in a wind gust so if you find it please send it back LOL (I believe it had a watery death). :) Have fun my friends! read more

Who doesn't love Tomoka? Tomoka is a fairly large park in Ormond Beach that basically has...well...everything. There's places to camp, fish, eat, and even hike! The only drawback is that there's no swimming, but you're in Ormond, so the beach is right there.... The Good: Plenty to do: There really is quite a bit you can do here and it is fun to spend a day doing the nature trails with the kids and looking at the wildlife. And if you're lucky, you might see a manatee! Camper's Paradise: There are plenty of facilities here for campers and RVs, and most of the camping spots have power hookups. Woot! Museum: Need to get away from the heat for awhile? There's a nice little museum with some park history that you can check out. Nothing TOO interesting, but still. It's a nice diversion! The Bad: No swimming: You can boat, but you can't swim. Ah, the sadness. Tomoka Park is a really great alternative to hitting the beach immediately when you are in Ormond, and it provides a whole lot of stuff to do...unless you want to swim that is :-( Overall 8.9/10= Terrific Tomoka read more

We camped here for two nights in the summer of 2016. We arrived later than planned but thankfully someone was still around to check us in at 7pm. I love that our camping spot was right on the water, even if it was a short walk through the woods to access it. Once at the water we had our own private spot to fish and relax. It was so peaceful! The restrooms at the campground were clean and showers hot. I saw workers cleaning multiple times, I just wish they'd close the doors because when they prop them open all kinds of bugs get in! It sure would be nice too if the restrooms had air-conditioning. Even though they were warm thanks to all the trees and ample canopy they never got too hot. The camping area is quite a distance from the boat ramp and park. It was definitely too far to walk, but would be manageable on bikes. Since we didn't have bikes we drove to the peninsula and explored on foot from the Chief Tomokie statue. The statue itself was a hidden find but looked to be in a bit of disrepair. Walking the trails behind the statue and we found quiet beaches, the shore abounding in living things! My kids were fascinated by the hermit crabs and snails just under the water and the tiny crabs on the shore. The views were gorgeous! There is a small shop next to the boat ramp where you can rent canoes and kayaks, life-jackets and pick up supplies. We bought some frozen shrimp and paddled out to an island where we were able to only catch one single fish. We had better luck fishing from our campsite later that evening. I loved that the shop sold beer from local Tomoka Brewery! Staff we encountered were all very friendly and helpful. This is a gorgeous park with plenty of wildlife and an amazing oak canopy. Take time to explore the trails and do a little Geocaching while here. Get out on the water too, whether on your boat or one you rent. Take a short drive from the park to Ormond Beach. So much to do and well worth the visit! read more

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After spending several days here in our Airstream, we fell in love with the park! We have returned often, even right after a major hurricane, and despite the loss of limbs and roads, the park staff were smiling to their guests and taking the time to make us feel welcome. We see deer every visit on our walks and appreciate the ultra clean faculties! read more

This is a great local park. Several friends have calmed there just to get out with there kids some place safe. I have used the canoe and kayak rentals. They also serve some food and they have beer and wine. From this location you can kayak to the tomoka river basin and into the intercostal or take one of the many canals back into history. read more

I camped here with my family around Christmas and we absolutely loved it. So many beautiful trees surround the campgrounds and there are many cool places to go fishing. We went paddle-boarding throughout the basin and it was very relaxing. read more

We had a good day here with the kids, nice little nature trail, felt pretty safe here. You do have to pay an entrance fee. Overall we had a nice time. read more

Great park with a great camp store. The store is under constant upgrading and gets better every day. You can rent canoes and kayaks, get a cold beer and see some gorgeous scenery. read more

We did not spend too much time here and really only drove through it to reach our destination. However, from what we could see from the car was an absolutely beautiful state park. True nature was in full affect and you could really appreciate this part of Ormond Beach considering the more touristy and commercial parts of Ormond are just miles away. You will not be disappointed if you enjoy nature. A huge perk of driving through here is driving through the natural tunnels made from the trees hanging over the streets. read more

Beautiful place. Great for fishing or just a stroll in nature! Good place to take pictures.

Came to the park trying to enjoy a nice day. The ranger at the station to pay was no help. They don't make change for entry fees and he offered no alternative. When asking about maps he basically offered no help. read more

This one was on our list for Spring Break and we've had it booked for quite some time (just like you have to do with pretty much all of the state parks). To be completely honest, this park doesn't have a ton to offer as far as biking and hiking options, but it does have a lot of good fishing spots and some great kayaking areas. What I also like is the fact that you aren't too far from the hustle and bustle of Daytona Beach and everything it has to offer. The parks shower and bathroom facilities are well maintained and in order. Showers have good water pressure and nice hot water. Camp sites are a bit closer together than I like and you don't have as much privacy between sites. However, there are still plenty of woods around to explore and enjoy. Pretty much all roads in this park are not paved and dirt/sand. Not a big deal, just giving people a heads up. My family and I had a great time at the park and surrounding city. So much so that this may be one of our regular spots to visit. It's also only about an hour or so from home which makes it nice. Between the park, donuts (Donnie's ), and the dog track, this place is a winner. read more

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A magical place, especially early morning and evening when mother nature puts on a show. read more

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