Bald Point Beach

Bald Point State Park

most picturesque scenic areas along north Florida's Gulf Coast

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Effective July 10, 2024: Due to a natural community restoration project, the St. Teresa Tract of Bald Point State Park is temporarily closed to visitors. Learn more.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Effective May 13, 2024: the Chaires Creek bridge at Bald Point State Park is temporarily closed due to construction.

Hours

8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year
 

Fees

$4 per vehicle, up to eight people; $2 pedestrian or bicycle

Location

146 Box Cut Road
Alligator Point FL 32346

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Contact Info

850-349-9146

Welcome to Bald Point State Park

Some of the most picturesque areas along North Florida's Gulf Coast are found within the park, which supports over 12,000 upland acres.

Located on Alligator Point where Ochlockonee Bay meets Apalachee Bay, Bald Point State Park offers a multitude of opportunities for land and water activities. Coastal marshes, pine flatwoods and oak thickets foster a diversity of biological communities that make the park a popular destination for birding and wildlife viewing.

Each fall, bald eagles and other migrating raptors along with monarch butterflies are commonly seen heading south for the winter.

Bald Point offers access to two Apalachee Bay beaches for swimming, sunbathing, fishing, canoeing, kayaking and windsurfing. Facilities include a fishing dock and picnic pavilions.


Plan Your Visit

Kristin Ebersol, Park Manager
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Manager's Message

Many recreational opportunities await you at Bald Point State Park. This unique park along Florida's Gulf Coast is a nature lover’s paradise. The ancient maritime hammock at the park's North Point beach access and the birding boardwalk provide birders with excellent areas to observe migrating birds and waterfowl.
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Birding at Bald Point

Bald Point State Park’s geography and location offer a prime vantage point for viewing the fall hawk migration, when peregrine falcons, Northern harriers and Cooper’s hawks cruise the beach.
Hiking, Scenic, Flora, Fauna, Walking, Running
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Hiking and Biking Nature Trails at Bald Point

Hike or pedal your bike to explore the most popular trails in Bald Point State Park, where the peaceful landscapes and legendary scenery will soothe your soul.
A side connects the parking area with kayak launch.
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Paddling on Chaires Creek

Experience fun and relaxation while you kayak on Chaires Creek.
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Bald Point Wildlife Habitat

Significant wildlife habitat exists throughout Bald Point State Park. Biologically productive wetlands, ample roosting spots and sources of freshwater support a healthy wildlife population.
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Beaches & Picnicking at Bald Point

Come out and enjoy the warm beaches at Bald Point State Park. While you're at it think about planning to use one of our picnic pavillions for special events and family gatherings.

Experiences

Bicycling
Bicycling
Birding
Birding
Camping Primitive
Camping Primitive
Fishing
Fishing
Geo-Seeking
Geo-Seeking
Hiking
Hiking
Paddling
Paddling
Picnicking
Picnicking
Roller Blading
Roller Blading
Swimming
Swimming
Wildlife Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

Amenities

Accessible Amenities
Accessible Amenities
Beach
Beach
Canoe Kayak Launch
Canoe Kayak Launch
Nature Trail
Nature Trail
Shower Station
Shower Station

Bald Point State Park Photo Gallery

Person walks down white sandy beach past large tree under clear blue skies and large shining sun.
Bp Seaoats
Butterfly
Tide pools meet a brilliant orange sunset.
Bald Eagle sits on pine tree branch.
Water, birds
grass, landscape
sunset, bald point
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Chaires Creek & Tucker Lake

Bald Point State Park offers views of some of the most picturesque scenic areas in Northwest Florida. It offers a myriad of popular water recreational activities, including canoeing and kayaking along Chaires Creek and on Tucker Lake.
American oystercatcher (juvenile red W97) with its mother (red 74).
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Managing habitat for American Oystercatchers

Bald Point State Park and its partners have worked to improve beach habitat for American oystercatchers and support breeding success.

People Make the Parks

Administrative Assistant Marcia Brock is all smiles.

Staff Spotlight

Marcia has been working at Ochlockonee River and Bald Point state parks for seven years as the administrative assistant. Most of her time is spent in the ranger station, but she loves being able to watch nature from her window.
Outdoors, fishing, hunting

Volunteer Spotlight

Bill has always loved being outdoors, especially when he's fishing, hunting and just enjoying the wildlife.
Florida State Parks Foundation

Florida State Parks Foundation

Friends groups meet the critical needs of individual parks and the system of state parks. They share one thing in common – passion for parks.

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Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail

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