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Faver-Dykes State Park

Coordinates:29°40′34″N81°14′53″W/ 29.67611°N 81.24806°W/29.67611; -81.24806
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Faver-Dykes State Park
IUCN categoryIV (habitat/species management area)
Map showing the location of Faver-Dykes State Park
Map showing the location of Faver-Dykes State Park
Map showing the location of Faver-Dykes State Park
Map showing the location of Faver-Dykes State Park
LocationSt. Johns County, Florida,United States
Nearest citySt. Augustine, Florida
Coordinates29°40′34″N81°14′53″W/ 29.67611°N 81.24806°W/29.67611; -81.24806
Established1950
Governing bodyFlorida Department of Environmental Protection

Faver-Dykes State Parkis aFlorida State Parklocated 15 miles south ofSt. Augustine,near the intersection ofI-95andUS 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 arewhite-tailed deer,bobcats,andriver otters.There are many birds in the park, includingbald eagles,falcons,andhawks,as well asegrets,wood storks,white ibis,wild turkeys,andherons.

Amenities and hours

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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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Boat launch at Faver-Dykes
Nearby Princess Place Preserve, andAdirondack-style hunting camp in Florida
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