St. Augustine, 32086
(904) 794-0997
Reservation Information: 1-800-326-3521
Lat/Lon hddd mm.mmm (WGS84)
N29º 40.047 W 81º 16.121
Driving Directions
Take Interstate 95 to exit #92 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.
Hours of Operation
Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until
sundown 365 days a year. Quiet, peaceful, relaxing and unhurried are the
words used to describe Faver-Dykes State Park near
St. Augustine. This tranquil park contains 1,608
acres along Pellicer Creek, an aquatic preserve
and State canoe trail. The creek, pine flatwoods
and mesic hammock are home to many deer, turkeys,
hawks, bobcats and river otters.
Description
There are excellent bird watching opportunities
at Faver-Dykes State Park. Well over one hundred
(100) species of birds have been observed in the
park and surrounding waters. The hammock forest
is active during the spring (April-May) and fall
(Sept.-Oct.) migration when many species of songbirds,
including the colorful wood warblers, move along
the Atlantic Flyway. The bald eagle, peregrine
falcon, and northern harrier are seasonal inhabitants
of the Pellicer Creek Basin (fall and winter months
are best for birds-of-prey) and a variety of wading
birds, including egrets, herons, wood stork and
white ibis, feed in tidal creeks and marshes.
Park Activities
Boat Ramp, Full Camping, Youth Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Nature Trails, and Picnicking
Boat Ramp
A boat ramp is located in the park allowing small boats and canoes access to the Pellicer Creek.
Full Facility Camping
Faver-Dykes State Park has thirty (30) campsites. Each campsite has water, electricity, in-ground fire circle with a grill and a picnic table. There are hot showers and restrooms for your use. None of the sites have sewer hook-ups but there is a dump station located at the campground. The sites are located in a shady hardwood hammock and natural vegetation buffers are located between most of the sites.
Faver-Dykes State Park has a primitive youth camping area that will accommodate up to 100 people. This is a primitive facility which includes a pitcher pump for water, fire circle and a pit toilet. The cost is $2.00 per night for kids under 18 years of age and $3.00 per night for adults. Reservations are available for youth groups only by calling the park directly at 904-794-0997.
Canoeing
Pellicer Creek is a designated Florida state canoe trail. The creek and tributaries offer a beautiful place to observe the varied bird and marine life of the area. Canoes are available for rent by advanced reservation.
Fishing
Pellicer Creek borders the southern boundary of the park and is popular for fishing. Both saltwater and freshwater species can be caught in Pellicer Creek. Red drum, black drum, sheepshead, spotted seatrout, common snook can all be caught from the parks fishing dock. Freshwater species such as large mouth bass and bream can be caught closer to the creek headwaters.
A saltwater fishing license is required for non-residents and for those fishing from a boat and a freshwater fishing license is required when fishing for freshwater species. Size and bag limits are strictly enforced. All of the current regulations are available at the park.
The park has two 1/2 mile loop nature trails. One trail begins near the picnic area and winds along the pine flatwoods into the scrub and along Pellicer Creek. The other trail begins in the campground and winds along the hardwood hammock and along the banks of Pellicer Creek. Several miles of park boundary roads and back woods roads are also available for hiking. Please make prior arrangements with park staff to hike these backwoods areas.
Picnicking
Faver-Dykes State Park provides picnic facilities located along beautiful Pellicer Creek. There are two covered pavilions with other tables and grills located throughout the picnic area. The picnic areas close proximity to the creek affords a short walk to the parks fishing dock. The picnic area is located under a canopy of large old growth long leaf pine trees, which create a soft ground cover of pine needles.
One of the pavilions is available on a reservation basis by calling the park. The pavilion rents for $30.00 per day plus tax.
Restroom facilities and a children's play area is also available in the picnic area.
Reservations can be made up to eleven (11) months in advance of the day you wish to arrive.
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