St. Joseph Peninsula State Park
| T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park | |
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IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)
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| Location | Gulf County, Florida, USA |
| Nearest city | Port St. Joe, Florida |
| Coordinates | 29°45′19″N 85°23′44″W / 29.75528°N 85.39556°WCoordinates: 29°45′19″N 85°23′44″W / 29.75528°N 85.39556°W |
| Area | 1,750 acres (7.1 km2) |
| Established | 1967 |
| Governing body | Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park is a Florida State Park on the St. Joseph Peninsula near Port St. Joe. It is located off U.S. 98.
The park has such amenities as beaches, picnicking areas, cabins, and full camping facilities. It also has a visitor center.
There are miles of sugar-white sand; the park's beach has often been ranked among the best in the United States by Dr. Beach. Sunbathing, snorkeling, and swimming are popular warm-weather activities.
Canoeists and kayakers can take in a superb view of the high dunes and sand pine scrub. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy fishing, hiking, or bicycling. St. Joseph Park also provides excellent opportunities for bird watching; over 240 species have been sighted there.
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