Faver-Dykes State Park

The family camping area is at the end of a scenic drive in a shady forest of mature hardwoods. There are 30 sites with picnic tables, grills and water. Electric hookups are available at all 30 sites. A primitive youth camping area provides simple facilities for up to 100 people. Away from the family campground, youth camping areas are established for organized youth groups of nonprofit organizations. Some restrictions apply.

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Faver-Dykes State Park
1000 Faver-Dykes Road
St. Augustine, FL 32086


(904) 794-0997.

Faver-Dykes State Park is 752 acres of pine and hardwood forest bordering the tidal marshes along Pellicer Creek. The wild landscape appears today much as it did when the Spanish explored the area in the 16th century.

The creek, an aquatic preserve, runs for a mile-and-a- half along the park boundary. It was named for Francisco Pellicer, who received a large grant of land from Spain. The creek was once used to barge lumber and turpentine to St. Augustine via the Matanzas River.

The park property was a part of the old Buena Suerte (meaning good luck) Plantation. It was purchased from the Spanish in 1815 by Gen. Joseph Hernandez. Buena Suerte was occupied by U.S. forces during the Second Seminole War.

The park became the property of the Florida State Board of Parks and Historic Memorials in 1950 when the original parcel was donated by Hiram Faver, retired Clerk of the Circuit Court in St. Johns County. The name was derived from his parents' surnames.

Within the park are pinelands, hammocks, swamps, bayheads and marshes. This variety of plant communities accounts for the abundant wildlife there. Wading birds, waterfowl, alligators, otters and raccoons are often seen along Pellicer Creek. Deer, turkey, hawks, owls, squirrels, bobcats, foxes and opossums range throughout the uplands. During the spring and fall migration, many species of song birds pass through the area.

The peaceful and tranquil setting of this biologically rich area offers the unhurried visitor an opportunity to relax, reflect, explore, discover and wonder.

Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Division of Recreation and Parks

• Florida state parks are managed to appear (as closely as possible) as they did when the first Europeans arrived. All plant and animal life is protected in state parks. Hunting, iive- stock grazing and timber removal are not permitted. Do not remove, deface, mutilate or molest any natural resources. For your safety, do not feed any animals. Intoxicants and firearms are prohibited. Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.
• Florida state parks are in various stages of accessibility, and are working to improve access to services and facilities. Should you need assistance to enable your full participation, please contact the individual park office as soon as possible.
• Pets are not allowed in camping areas, on bathing beaches, in concession areas and may be restricted in other designated areas of Florida state parks. Where pets are allowed, they must be kept on a six-foot, hand-held leash and be well-behaved at all times. Guide dogs for the deaf and blind are welcome in all areas of the parks.
• To discover and experience all of the Real Florida at Florida's 113 state parks, ask a park ranger where you can pick up a copy of the Florida State Park Guide.