• What is Jonathan Dickinson State Park known for?
    • Jonathan Dickinson State Park is a charming Florida state park and historic site near the towns of Tequesta and Hobe Sound, named in honor of Quaker merchant Jonathan Dickinson, who shipwrecked in the region in the late 17th century and wrote a famed journal detailing his encounters with local indigenous tribes.
  • What outdoor activities are available at Jonathan Dickinson State Park?
    • Visitors can kayak or canoe throughout the park's lovely rivers, take boat tours aboard the gorgeous Loxahatchee Queen pontoon boat, or observe threatened and endangered native Florida species such as gopher tortoises, Eastern indigo snakes, and Florida scrub jays.
  • Are there biking opportunities at Jonathan Dickinson State Park?
    • A nine-mile mountain biking trail system is also offered, along with tent and RV hookup campsites at Pine Grove Campground.
  • What educational experiences are available at Jonathan Dickinson State Park?
    • The Elsa Kimbell Environmental Education and Research Center presents natural exhibits, ranger-led tours, and daily showings of documentaries related to the park's preservation endeavors.

16450 SE Federal Hwy, Hobe Sound, FL 33455, Phone: 772-546-2771

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