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Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beac
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Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beac
3100 South A1A
Flagler Beach, Florida 32136
Phone: 386-517-2086
Reservations: 800-326-3521
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| Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, this windswept park is named for Florida folk singer Gamble Rogers and railroad entrepreneur Henry Flagler. The beach is the most popular feature at this park, where visitors enjoy swimming, sunbathing, or beachcombing. The daily low tide is an ideal time to observe shore birds feeding in tidal ponds; summer months bring sea turtles that lay their eggs in the golden-brown sand. On the Intracoastal Waterway side of the park, picnic pavilions provide a shady place to enjoy a meal. A nature trail winds through a shady coastal forest of scrub oaks and saw palmetto. Boaters and canoeists can launch from a boat ramp on the Intracoastal Waterway. The park's full-facility campground overlooks the Atlantic Ocean and is just a short walk along a boardwalk from the beach. Located in Flagler Beach off Highway A1A. |
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| Birding
Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area is located on the East Section of The Great Florida Birding Trail. Our park plays host to many different species of birds. Many shorebirds, such as laughing gulls, ringbilled gulls, least terns, and royal terns, to name a few, are found resting on our beach and feeding in the tides. Water birds like the great blue heron, tricolor heron, great egret, and yellow-crowned night heron stalk the shallows of the salt marsh and intercoastal waterway. Osprey can be seen high above the water perched on platforms or in trees feeding on a freshly caught mullet. The interior of the park plays host to different kinds of warblers, cardinals, robins, sapsuckers, and woodpeckers, to name a few. If you enjoy birding you will find Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area a place to stop by and spend the day. How many can you find?
Wildlife Viewing
Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area plays host to an extremely wide variety of wildlife and plantlife. Our park plays host to many different birds. This park is located on the east section of The Great Florida Birding Trail. During late spring, summer, and early fall many sea turtles crawl up on the park?s beach to lay their eggs. The beach calls many interesting creatures home such as shore birds, crabs, and fish. Right whales can be found hanging out offshore during winter months. During the warmer months manatees and dolphins can be seen frolicking in the ocean or in the intercoastal waterway. Wildlife such as butterflies, otters, bobcats, deer, owls, gopher tortoise, snakes, and alligators are all possibilities when you on your own adventure in the Real Florida! |
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| Camping: |
| Our 34 site campground has water and electrical hookups on each site. There is centrally located dump station. The campground has a full service bathhouse. Trash dumpsters are also provided. Our campground has a several ADA accessible camp sites and the restroom facilities are accessible and have ADA restrooms and showers. We have a beach wheelchair available upon request.
The park also offers the Bedtime Story Camper Lending Library of picture books for campers aged 4 to 9. Share stories with your child to help explain the sights and sounds they may encounter at the park. Add to your child's experience in the Real Florida with a lending library treat! Ask to check out a book at the Ranger Station.
RV Camping
Our campsites range in size from 20 feet to 47 feet. ADA accessible sites are available. All sites have water, electricity (20,30, or 50 amps offered at each site), a picnic table, and a fire ring. ADA accessible sites also have stand-up grills. A communal dump station is free for our park campers. We have a beach wheelchair available upon request. The park also offers the Bedtime Story Camper Lending Library of picture books for campers aged 4 to 9. Share stories with your child to help explain the sights and sounds they may encounter at the park. Add to your child?s experience in the Real Florida with a lending library treat! Ask to check out a book at the Ranger Station. |
| Trails: |
| Joe Kenner Nature Trail is ? mile hiking trail through a coastal hammock towards the intercoastal waterway. The trail has several benches and interpretive signs. This is a great opportunity for exercise and wildlife viewing. This trail is a little rugged. We recommend comfortable but sturdy shoes, sunscreen, bug spray, a hat, and something to drink. |
| Picnicking: |
| Several picnic areas are located throughout the park. The park has several picnic pavilions and other picnic tables are spread out along the waters? edge. Each pavilion has picnic tables, a stand-up grill, and water. Each camping site has a picnic table as well. There are also plenty of gentle and flat terrain for visitors to have a picnic on a blanket. |
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| Boating
Boating is a popular activity at the park. Many visitors enjoy boating for recreation or for fishing as our park gives you access to the intercoastal waterway.
Boat Ramp
A boat ramp is located in our park on the east end of the boat channel leading out to the intercoastal waterway. This boat ramp will safely accommodate canoes, kayaks, personal watercraft, and boats up to 25 feet. |
| Fishing and Hunting: |
| A variety of fish inhabit the waters in and near our park. Test the limits of your skill, knowledge, and patience. Enjoy competing with the egrets and herons as they stalk the shorelines. Stop by the ranger station for more information on fishing, fishing regulations, tides, bait stores, and licenses. |
| History of the Area: |
| Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area, consisting of approximately 145 acres, was acquired by the State of Florida on October 4, 1954. This park fits snug between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intercoastal Waterway. However, the park has plenty of history well before the Florida Park Service came into play.
In 1869, a "House of Refuge" was established on the beachside of what is now Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area. This "House of Refuge" was established to help shipwreck survivors. In the mid 1880?s this "House of Refuge" began serving as a U.S. Life Saving Service Station. Between this time and WWII, the U.S. Coast Guard took control of this station and used it as a base of operation. During World War II, due to the threat of German submarines, the establishment was utilized as an Air Warning Site manned by the U.S. Army Corps, Jacksonville.
Shortly after World War II ended the site was abandoned and the State of Florida obtained the title of the property from the United States of America, on October 4, 1954. On January 23, 1968, the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund, conveyed management authority of Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach to the Division of Recreation and Parks. |
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| The park has many interpretive exhibits and signs throughout the park. There are five interpretive kiosk panels and a commemorative plaque to Gamble Rogers in the Day Use area. Our campground has a information kiosk on the full facility bathhouse. Our ranger station contains many interpretive exhibits and the park itself has many interpretive signs and several kiosk panels as well. |
| Directions: |
| From I-95: Whether you are traveling north or south on I-95, take exit 284 (State Road 100). Turn east onto State Road 100 and travel approximately 3 miles till you reach A1A (and the ocean). At the light turn right (south) and travel approximately another 3 miles. The Ranger Station will be located on the drive to your right and our day use beach facilities will be on the left.
From Daytona: Take A1A north to approximately 1 mile north of the Flagler/Volusia County line (approximately 18 miles)The Ranger Station will be located on the drive to your left and our day use beach facilities will be to your right.
From Ormond Beach: Take West Granada (40) east, across the Halifax River, to A1A. Turn left (north) on A1A and travel approximately 11 miles (1 mile north of the Flagler/Volusia County line). The Ranger Station will be located on the drive to your left and our day use beach facilities will be to your right.
From Palm Coast: Take Palm Coast Parkway east across the Intercoastal Waterway (toll bridge) to A1A. Turn left (south) on A1A and travel approximately 11 miles. The park is located on A1A. The Ranger Station will be on the drive to your right and our day use beach facilities will be to your left.Avoid the toll: Take Palm Coast parkway east to Colbert Lane. Turn right (south) on Colbert Lane and travel approximately 7 miles to SR 100. Turn left (east) on SR 100 and travel approximately 1.5 miles to A1A. Turn right on A1A and travel about 3 miles. The Ranger Station will be located on the drive to your right and our day use beach facilities will be to your left.
From St. Augustine: Take A1A south for approximately 32 miles to SR 100. Continue straight through the light and travel approximately another 3 miles to the park. The Ranger Station will be located on the drive on your right and our day use beach facilities will be located on your left. |
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