De Leon Springs State Park
"Visitors from Daytona Beach come to trade the ocean for a freshwater spring and a quieter natural setting. It is a popular inland escape for families and paddlers."
A spring-fed park famous for swimming, paddling, and the historic Old Spanish Sugar Mill.
Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach
"Daytona Beach residents and visitors come for a more relaxed, less developed beach setting. The park is close enough for a day trip focused on fishing, swimming, and paddling."
A coastal park with oceanfront camping, beach access, paddling, fishing, and scenic views between the Atlantic and the Intracoastal Waterway.
Blue Spring State Park
"Daytona Beach travelers can pair a beach vacation with a freshwater spring experience and wildlife viewing. The park offers a quieter inland contrast to the coast."
A popular spring-run park on the St. Johns River famous for manatees, swimming, paddling, and scenic river views.
Wekiwa Springs State Park
"Daytona Beach visitors come inland for freshwater swimming and shaded trails. The park offers a contrasting experience to the coast with spring-fed water and forest scenery."
A spring-fed Central Florida park known for swimming, paddling, wildlife, and shaded natural scenery.
Anastasia State Park
"Daytona Beach travelers visit for a change of pace, with calmer natural areas and historic attractions nearby. It is a strong option for a coastal overnight stay or a scenic stop on a longer drive."
A scenic barrier island park with beaches, marshes, wildlife viewing, and camping near historic St. Augustine.