Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park adventure.
Get two bodies of water for the price of one in northwest Florida.
A trip to Port St. Joe means checking out the bay and gulf in one vacation. You get to double your pleasure and double your fun. Miles of white sand separate both bodies of water. Sugar-white sands serve sunbathers in the summertime. Swim in the water on the ocean side, and then snorkel in the bay to see aquatic life.
Two nature trails take you through high sand dunes. From atop the highest dune, you can see both the ocean and the bay. Birdwatchers enjoy nearly 250 species of migratory birds call this place home.
If you're really lucky, you might see some nesting sea turtles or the endangered St. Andrews beach mouse. Anglers can cast their lines for speckled trout, flounder, red drum, mullet, whiting, bluefish, and shark. Scallop season happens in late summer and early fall.
Campgrounds cater to tent campers among the dunes. Cabins face the bay. Please call ahead to see what kind of camping is available for your vacation.
The ideal time to visit T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park is during spring and fall when the weather is mild and the natural beauty is at its peak. Summer months can be hot and crowded, while winter brings cooler temperatures and fewer visitors, offering a more peaceful experience.