Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Jonathan Dickinson State Park adventure.
A fun-for-everyone wildlife habitat just west of Jupiter Island.
Nature lovers and history buffs, unite! No less than 13 natural habitats converge on 11,500 acres of preserved coastal lands. This park offers several ways to explore the area. You'll find boat tours, hiking trails, horse-pulled wagons, bikes, canoes, and kayaks.
Bring your own gear or rent a boat from a local outfitter. There is a guided, interpretive tour on the Loxahatchee Queen II. Along the way, you might see deer, herons, cranes, and even alligators. Habitats range from coastal sand dunes and sand pine scrub to cypress forests and mangrove swamps.
History buffs can see Trapper Nelson's homestead from the 1920s. The U.S. military runs the Jonathan Dickinson Missile Tracking Annex on the southern edge of the park. This tracking station was built in the 1960s during the Cold War. It still runs today. This wild and scenic river area truly has a bit of everything.
Campgrounds feature group sites, primitive areas, and hookups for RVs.
The ideal time to visit Jonathan Dickinson State Park is during the cooler months from November to April, when the Florida heat is at bay and the wildlife is most active. Summer months can be hot and humid, with a higher chance of rain and storms, possibly affecting some park activities.