Florida State Parks Near Ave Maria

Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park is a remote wilderness preserve in the western Everglades, famous for its rare plants, old-growth cypress, and abundant wildlife. It offers a true backcountry experience for paddlers, photographers, and nature enthusiasts seeking solitude and unspoiled Florida habitat.

Collier-Seminole State Park offers a quiet escape into South Florida's mangrove and freshwater wetlands, with excellent opportunities to see birds, alligators, and other wildlife. The park also preserves a historic tram road used in the early 1900s to move boats across the swamp.