What a deal this park is. Nearly beach front, clean,cement level sites and cheap. Cant beat florida…read morestate parks!!

My favorite beach ever!! The sand bar is fun to swim to! The waves are really good! It's great to…read morego to with friends! I 1000% recommend!!!!

Nice well-kept little out-of-the-way city park. has about 16 spots for other RV or tent camping…read more Modern showers and bathroom right on the river with the boat ramp and place to fish, playground for the kids. And it's a steal of a deal only $15 a night. A very nice setting with plenty of shade and no crowds. It also has electric and water hookups.

An absolute beautiful hidden gem of a beach. Came here as I was traveling down from Tallahassee and…read moreover to Panama City. Decided to take a detour and I am so glad I did. I was able to catch the sunset at this little beach and had the best time enjoying God's beauty by myself. Thankful I came here and the views were surreal.

The beach was cute and quiet. Perfect if you like the privacy. Parking is somewhat limited. No…read morebathrooms. I believe there are 2 different acceses to the beach. It was a chill evening with the family. We'll be back to chill again.

I've always loved this trail. It's best walked when the weather is nice because it can get muggy…read more Excellent elevation considering it's still Florida. The last time I went in Jan 2026, I did notice that the markings/blazes to follow the trail were a little on the dull side. They can stand to be redone.

I have to admit, this is a brutal trail! I spent 5 hours exploring & admiring the beauty! I even…read morelost a dear item, given to me by a family member...if anyone finds a gold wrapped moss agate pendulum, please give it a good home!Look forward to doing it again soon!

Ranger Brock took our entrance fee - $4, and it was well worth it! When we first entered we saw two…read moredeer. We did not drive the scenic road as it was open only to Rangers. Signs are everywhere, asking visitors to follow social distancing guidelines and to avoid crowds. We didn't see too many campers, and the sign at the entrance indicated that the campground was full, so they are limiting capacity. Today we drove to the parking area by the river. Longer trails start here. We only wanted a mile or less round trip trail, so we drove to the boat ramp, past the campsites. The River Trail starts here, .7 miles each way. We walked 1.2 miles round trip. We saw butterflies and bobwhites. We also visited the bathrooms, which have showers, too. Water fountains, a sink, bulletin board, and pet station are outside this comfort station. Both bathrooms are cleaned daily between 10:30-11:30. This is where we will return to camp for meteor showers! It has no lights, except at the bathrooms, and I think it is $18 a night. We are over 65, so I think we get it for 50% off. Today's hike was a good one, and we will definitely be back.

Great camping area for families. There's fishing, swimming, bike and hiking trails. There is also…read morea playground. My grandchildren and I always enjoy camping at Ochlockoknee River State Park.

The staff was absolutely wonderful. The dinner was truly outstanding. And the dessert was beyond…read moregood.

We came here for a few hours in early January 2026, but you could easily spend a whole day or 2…read more We like many wanted to see the manatees which are usually here between Nov-March. Unfortunately, the boat rides were sold out because we didn't book in advance. We were able to see 5 or 6 of them from their viewing tower. They were pretty far away but they moved around some for us to get a glimpse. We were also greeted by a river otter who hung out near the dock and had a bigger crowd than the prized manatees. After watching these wonderful creatures, we took a little hike on one of their nature trails. We only did about 3 miles out and back, but the trail goes for about 10 miles round trip. There are no cool waterfall or views of the river on the trail, it's just a nice walk through the woods. Afterwards, we went inside the historic hotel to get vanilla cokes from their soda fountain. The soda fountain has sandwiches, ice cream, and other treats along with a gift shop. Also, in the hotel is a white tablecloth fancy restaurant. Next time I come back I will make an entire day of it with the ladyfriend. Take the boat ride, go on a long hike and then have a nice dinner.

This is a Jackson county landmark with beautiful water, clean facilities and great family time…read more It's a must-visit swimming spot if you're a local or just passing through!

One of our favorite springs to visit when we are in the area. Always a great time. There is a…read moreshallow area for the young ones to enjoy the water. A wonderful spot to bring the family. There are a lot of activities you can do in the park from kayaking, swimming, diving board, slide, volleyball. Definitely worth checking out!

Tallahassee served as Florida's First Capitol because it was located midway between St. Augustine…read moreand Pensacola. Lawmakers needed a central location as the journey from east Florida to west Florida was treacherous during the early 1800s. On a mission to find a mutually agreeable location, two sets of explorers met midway at former abandoned Native American settlement known as Anhaica. This became early Tallahassee which means Old Town (Talia+Hasi) in Creek/Seminole. The first Florida Capitol was a log cabin built in 1824. One hundred years later, a temporary replica was built. Another temporary full sized replica was built in 1974 for the sesquicentennial celebration. My dad was on that committee which inspired him to advocate for building a permanent replica for the bicentennial celebration in 2024. It was so interesting to hear about the process of building this most recent First Florida Capitol replica. So many people donated their time and energy. From sifting through historical records, to creating authentic floor plans when few existed, to donations of logs, to getting permits, it was a challenging to bring this project, a dream for my dad, to life. Having grown up in Tallahassee, I have always loved Florida history. It is nice to see a piece of history being brought back to life and to have my family play a role in that legacy. Florida is so different from when my grandparents moved to south Florida a century ago in the 1920s. I am happy to see history preserved while the city and state continue to grow. #2900

One of the best areas in Tallahassee right here! Cascades Park is a beautiful and sprawling park &…read moreleisure area close to downtown that's perfect for a walk, run, family outing or other activities in the fresh air. There are walking paths that loop around and through and must go for several miles. They have a small amphitheater in the middle where I'm sure there are performances and concerts here and there. A big splash pad is on one side, and I know the kiddos love that especially on a warmer day. They have a big playground on the other side, and there are some bathrooms as well just in case. Intertwined are some pond/ creek areas that add to the beauty of this park. It's a super lovely walk around, and my favorite part are the pillars towards one end that tell the history of Tallahassee- racial tensions, civil war and repair and more. It brings more light onto the capitol city and its roots.

8/6/23 park is closed:( Two very disappoint toddlers after…read morebeing on the road driving for 2+ hours. This park was nearby where we were staying, so thought it would we a great place to burn off their crazies. What a bummer.

Tony and I went over to Shell Point Beach off the Gulf Coast in Florida near our Airbnb. This beach…read morehas a lot of condos and senior citizens communities. It was free to go to beach it's open sunrise to sundown. There is plenty of parking and public restrooms but no lifeguards so you swim at your own risk. Very lovely beach with some shells. Definitely recommend and will go back when in the area.

Originally we were going to go to another beach, but we wound up at Shell Point Beach due to time…read moreconstraints. It was practically sunset and the day was nearly done, so four of us went and just ate snacks and chatted the night away until we got kicked out. Beach is small, water is blah, but the views are lovely and the wind in my hair felt nice. We managed to snag a table right in front of the action and we saw many people pass us by. Coming from Miami, a beach like this one is unlike anything I've seen before. It's not crazy full of people doing who knows how many things at once. In all honesty, I only wish I had brought a paper and pen with me. It was the type of scene that gave me inspiration to write.