Faver-Dykes State Park

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Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Faver-Dykes State Park is located in St.


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Summary

Johns County, Florida and is spread across 1,450 acres of land. The park is a wonderful place to visit for those who are looking for a peaceful and relaxing getaway from their daily routine. Visitors can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, kayaking, and picnicking.

One of the main attractions of the park is its campground, which has 30 campsites that can accommodate both tents and RVs. The park offers clean restrooms, hot showers, and laundry facilities. Additionally, there are several picnic pavilions and a playground for children.

The park is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including oak trees, wildflowers, and wildlife such as deer, raccoons, and armadillos. Visitors can also take a leisurely hike along the nature trails to explore the local flora and fauna.

Faver-Dykes State Park offers a unique opportunity for visitors to explore the local history, as the park was once a plantation. The park has a museum, a picnic area, and a replica of an 18th-century chimney used by the plantation owners.

The best time to visit Faver-Dykes State Park is during the fall and winter months. The weather is mild, and the park is less crowded than during the peak summer season.

Overall, Faver-Dykes State Park is a must-visit destination for those who are looking for a peaceful and relaxing getaway in Florida. With its natural beauty, historical significance, and unique outdoor activities, it is a wonderful place to visit for the whole family.

       

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Park & Land Designation Reference

National Park
Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
State Park
Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
Local Park
Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
Wilderness Area
The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized access permitted.
National Recreation Area
Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing), often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes; may allow more development.
National Conservation Area (BLM)
BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
State Forest
State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
National Forest
Federally managed lands focused on multiple use—recreation, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, and resource extraction (like timber)—unlike the stricter protections of national parks.
Wilderness
A protected area set aside to conserve specific resources—such as wildlife, habitats, or scientific features—with regulations varying widely depending on the managing agency and purpose.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
Vast federal lands managed for mixed use—recreation, grazing, mining, conservation—with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
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