Faver-DykesState Park - Florida |
Faver-Dykes State Park is located 15 miles south of St. Augustine, near the intersection of I-95 and US 1, and bordering Pellicer Creek, a designated state canoe trail. Activities include fishing, picnicking, boating, canoeing, camping and wildlife viewing. Amenities include a full-facility campground, primitive youth campground, a boat ramp, two 1/2 mile loop nature trails, and two covered pavilions.
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Faver-Dykes State Park is located 15 miles south of St. Augustine, near the intersection of I-95 and US 1, and bordering Pellicer Creek, a designated state canoe trail. Activities include fishing, picnicking, boating, canoeing, camping and wildlife viewing. Amenities include a full-facility campground, primitive youth campground, a boat ramp, two 1/2 mile loop nature trails, and two covered pavilions.
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Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Division of Recreation and Parks
History & Nature
Pellicer Creek was named for settler Francisco
Pellicer who received a land grant from the King
of Spain and then built his homestead along the
banks of the creek around 1800. Pellicer Creek,
an aquatic preserve, is the main body of water in
the 6,045 acre park.
Faver-Dykes State Park was originally part of the
Buena Suerte Plantation granted in 1817 by Spain
to General Joseph Hernandez. During the Second
Seminole War the area was occupied by U.S.
troops. In 1950, Hiram Faver, a former longtime
Clerk of the Court in St. Johns County, donated
the land to the Florida State Board of Parks and
Historic Memorials. The park is named for his
parents, Alexander Hall Faver and Florida
Dykes Faver.
On all sides, the woods thrive in the sun and rain.
Imagine a path instead of a road, and you see
this part of Florida the way the first Europeans
saw it—rich pinelands and hammocks; spreading
marshes, open to the sun; a winding, manyfingered oxbow creek for their cautious canoes.
The soaring long leaf pines and quiet, cool
hammocks permeate the area with an uncluttered
quiet. Wildflowers and ferns are highlighted by
rays of sunlight filtering through the canopy. In
early morning, a string of wild turkeys may
file through.
Little has been done to disturb this landscape
where Timucuan Indians once lived. Faver-Dykes
is an ideal park for those who want to get away
from the crowds
Faver-Dykes State Park
1000 Faver Dykes Road
St. Augustine, FL 32086
(904)-794-0997
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Park Guidelines
Central
Florida
Faver-Dykes
State Park
…More of the Real Florida
Hours are 8 a.m. until sunset, 365 days a year.
An entrance fee is required.
All plants, animals and park property are
protected. Collection, destruction or disturbance
is prohibited.
Pets are permitted in designated areas only. Pets
must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet
and well behaved at all times.
Fishing, boating, swimming and fires are allowed
in designated areas only. A Florida fishing license
may be required.
Fireworks and hunting are prohibited in all Florida
state parks.
Become a volunteer. Inquire at the ranger station.
For camping information, contact Reserve
America at (800) 326-3521 or (866) I CAMP FL
or TDD (888) 433-0287 or visit ReserveAmerica.
com.
Florida’s state parks are committed to providing equal access to all facilities and programs.
Should you need assistance to enable your
participation, please contact the ranger station.
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Faver-Dykes is known for being a little off the
beaten track. Noted for its natural condition, this
serene park borders Pellicer Creek as it winds
along the southern boundary of the park. The
peaceful setting of this biologically rich area
offers the unhurried visitor an opportunity to relax,
reflect, explore, discover and wonder.
Camping, nature walks, wildlife watching,
fishing, canoeing and picnicking are popular
activities. The park has two half-mile-loop nature
trails. The park is a popular site for birding with
more than one hundred bird species seen during
spring and fall migrations.
Anglers can launch into the Pellicer Creek for
both saltwater and freshwater species like spotted
sea trout, common snook, large mouth bass and
bream. (Saltwater and freshwater fishing licenses
may be required.)
A boat ramp located in the park allows small
boats and canoes access to Pellicer Creek, a
designated state canoe trail. Visitors can rent
canoes at the park. A canoeist’s delight, visitors
will discover aquatic trails up and downstream
where otters, deer, wild turkeys, woodpeckers and
sometimes bald eagles are seen.
A full-facility campground is available for
overnight stays. Each site has water, electricity,
a picnic table, grill and fire ring. The sites are
located in a shady hardwood hammock and
natural vegetation buffers are located between
most sites. The picnic area includes two covered
pavilions with tables and grills. A primitive youth
camping area provides facilities for up to 100
people. Join our camping community around the
campfire circle.
Directions
Take Interstate 95 to exit 298 which
is US 1. Go north on US 1 for 300
yards and turn right on Faver-Dykes
Road. Go 1.5 miles on Faver-Dykes
Road to Faver-Dykes State Park.
Camping and Cabins Guide
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Welcome
When the setting sun paints the evening sky, where will you make
your bed? Florida’s state parks offer you a variety of overnight
accommodations.
At a Florida state park, the day’s work is play, a walk on the beach, a hike
through the woods, a swim, a bike ride. All you need is a fishing rod, a
kayak, a book and a friend.
What do you want to see when the sun rises on the new day?
Choose a wooded campsite within walking distance of white sandy
beaches or camp along the banks of a quietly moving river. Bring your
boat or canoe, or fishing tackle and a rod, for a relaxing time with family
and friends.
Explore nature on the hiking trails, while at the same time leaving stress
of the busy world behind. Attend a festival, a reenactment or simply
do nothing.
We are committed to providing a variety of accessible amenities for all
visitors at Florida state parks, including campgrounds and cabins.
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Family Camping
Florida’s state parks offer more than 50 campgrounds statewide for tents,
campers and RVs. Most campsites include water, electricity, a grill and
picnic table. Centralized showers, restrooms and a dump station are
also available.
• One responsible person, 18 or older, must be present on each campsite
or cabin.
• Camping fees vary from park to park and include a maximum of eight
people per site, not including children under 6 years old.
• Check-in time is 3 p.m. Check-out time is 1 p.m. You are welcome to stay
in the park through the end of the day.
• Quiet time is from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.
• Campsites are limited to two vehicles. Selected campsites may
only allow one vehicle.
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Cabins
From modern to rustic, state park cabins provide overnight accommodations
in a variety of settings—near beaches, rivers and lakes or peaceful wooded
communities. Cabin styles vary from fully equipped modern cabins to
hand-hewn, lumber or palm-log retreats. Cabin amenities may include a
kitchen, fireplace and screened porch, complete with rocking chairs and
porch swings.
• Cabins may be reserved for one night during the week, Monday–Thursday,
or a minimum of two nights on weekends and holidays, Friday and
Saturday, departing Sunday, or Saturday and Sunday, departing Monday.
Some exceptions apply.
• Cabins can accommodate either four or six visitors.
• Check-in time is 4 p.m. Check-out time is 11 a.m.
• Quiet time is from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.
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• Pets are not permitted in cabins or cabin areas.
• Staff may assess cabin renters a damage fee if necessary to clean-up or
repair any damage beyond ordinary cleaning, wear and tear. Fees may
also be charged for lost/stolen items.
Group, Primitive, Equestrian and Boat
Many parks offer areas for youth and group camping. Backpackers may
wish to hike to secluded areas for primitive camping. More than 15 state
parks offer campsites and other amenities for equestrians and their horses.
Owners of horses visiting state parks must provide proof of a negative
Coggins test. Call the park to discuss availability, facilities, rules and fees.
Five state parks provide boat slips with water and electricity. Boaters
have access to the state park’s restrooms, showers, pump-outs and other
amenities. Boaters can also anchor overnight at Bill Baggs Cape Florida
State Park and at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park.
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Camping with Pets and Service Animals
Pets are welcome at most Florida State Parks. Some campgrounds have
designated sites for pets. All pets must be confined, leashed or otherwise
under the physical control of a person at all times. Leashes may not exceed
six feet in length. Pets must be well behaved. Owners must pick up after
their pets and properly dispose of all pet droppings in trash receptacles.
Pets are not permitted on beaches or playgrounds, or in bathing areas,
cabins, park buildings or concession facilities. Individual parks may have
specific areas prohibiting pets.
Service animals in a working capacity are allowed in all public areas of state
parks when accompanied by a visitor with a disability.
Service animals should be harnessed, leashed or tethered unless such a
device interferes with the service animal’s work or the visitor’s disability
prevents the use of these devices.
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Reservations
Campsite and cabin reservations may be made from one day to 11 months
in advance by calling (800) 326-3521, (866) I CAMP FL or TDD
(888) 433-0287 or by visiting FloridaStateParks.ReserveAmerica.com.
Call the park directly to reserve group or primitive campsites.
Prices per night:
Campsites $16 to $42
Cabins
$30 to $160
Visitors pay a reservation fee of $6.70
*Prices subject to change.
A 50 percent discount on base campsite fees is available to Florida citizens
who are 65 years old or older, or Florida c