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St Joseph Peninsula State Park
8899 Cape San Blas Road
Port St Joe, FL 32456

GPS 29° 45'30.08"N   85° 23'47.94" W

NOAA ST. JOSEPH POINT, ST. JOSEPH BAY, - Station ID: 8728958

 

PARK STATUS AFTER HURRICANE MICHAEL
The park suffered significant damage from Hurricane Michael, including a breach that connected the Gulf to the Bay severing the park just north of the boat ramp in the Eagle Harbor area. Roads, utilities and several facilities were destroyed and are not accessible. It will be some time before camping or cabins are available. Visitors wishing to camp or stay in a cabin should make arrangements at another park.

The southern end of the park opened on January 19, 2019 for day use beach access and the boat ramp is open as well. There is limited space for parking for visitors. The concession opened May 1, 2019.

For more information, contact the park office at 850-227-1327.

William Rish State Park
6773 Cape San Blas Road
Port St. Joe FL 32456

850-227-1876

GPS 29° 43'38.19"N   85° 23'22.08" W
( Entrance )

From the Florida State Parks;
Stretching from the Gulf of Mexico across the peninsula to St. Joseph Bay, this 100-acre park provides an opportunity to explore the beach, the bay and the natural resources between.

This recreation area has been designated to provide recreational opportunities for people with disabilities, their families and their caregivers.

The recreation area offers day-use opportunities and an event hall. Boardwalks provide access to a mile of beach. Visitors can travel through the underground tunnel to the bayside to launch a canoe or kayak.

Our 4-foot-deep swimming pool with wheelchair access is now open for visitor use. We are also offering ranger programs covering different aspects of the park. In the future, we will be offering cabins for overnight accommodations as well as equipment rentals on site.

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