FOREST CAPITAL CENTER STATE PARK
FOREST CAPITAL CENTER STATE PARK
Forest Capital Center State Park is a 13-acre park that showcases the importance of forestry. It features an interactive museum, picnic pavilions and nature trails. The park's highlight includes its Cracker Homestead - a replica of typical 19th-century rural home in North Florida, offering visitors insight into historical living conditions.
Located in Perry, Florida, the park was established on October 3rd, 1976. It covers an area of over thirteen acres and is dedicated to recognizing the significance of forestry in Florida's economic history.
The site features a museum that opened its doors in November 1982. The museum showcases exhibits related to five major periods spanning from prehistoric times through modern industrial development within the state's forest industry.
In addition to this historical focus, it also provides recreational opportunities such as picnicking areas and nature trails for visitors' enjoyment.
Annual Entrance Passes can be purchased at all park ranger stations and museums. If you require immediate use of your pass, this is the best option. Passes can be purchased during regular business hours 365 days a year. Please call the park in advance to ensure availability. Those who are eligible for discounted or free passes may use this method to receive their pass. Annual Entrance Passes may be purchased online by visiting the
FLORIDA STATE PARKS ANNUALENTRANCE PASSES web page.
Forest Capital Center State Park is located near Perry
1. Forest Capital Center State Park offers shaded picnic areas with tables and grills.
2. Picnic pavilions are available for larger gatherings or events.
3. Enjoy a meal outdoors while surrounded by beautiful pine flatwoods scenery.
4. The park's open spaces provide perfect spots for laying out blankets and picnicking under the sky.
- Forest Capital Loop Trail: This 1.3-mile trail is a loop that takes hikers through pine flatwoods and hardwood hammocks, offering views of local wildlife such as deer and various bird species.
- Nature Walkway: A short paved path suitable for all ages; it leads to an interpretive display about the park's ecosystem, making this walk both educational and enjoyable.
- Picnic Lake Trail: An easy half mile hike leading directly to Picnic Lake where visitors can enjoy fishing or simply relax by the water's edge after their trek.
- Pine Flatwood Trails System: Comprising several interconnected trails totaling approximately five miles in length; these paths meander through diverse habitats including wetlands, scrubby flatwoods, sandhills with longleaf pines scattered throughout.
- Interpretative Boardwalks & Overlooks Pathways : These are shorter routes designed specifically for nature observation purposes - they lead towards wooden platforms overlooking marshes teeming with birds during migration seasons.
-Cypress Dome Hiking Route : Approximately two miles long - winds its way around cypress domes showcasing Florida's unique swampy ecosystems while providing opportunities for spotting wading birds like herons or egrets among others.
-Bobcat Run Wilderness Track : Roughly three-miles-long track running parallel along Taylor Creek which offers chances of sighting bobcats especially at dawn/dusk times when these elusive creatures tend to be most active.
BBs / Inns
Our historic inn is located in historic Saint Marks, one of the oldest settlements in North America. First settled in 1527, Saint Marks is a historic little city at the confluence of the Wakulla and St. Marks Rivers. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Saint Marks National Wildlife Refuge, it is located just 20 miles south of Tallahassee.
39.7 miles from park*
Directions from Tallahassee, Florida:
- Start on US-90 W/Mahan Dr.
- Continue to follow US-90 W for about 50 miles.
From Jacksonville, Florida:
- Get onto I10-W
- Follow until you reach exit 292 for FL51-S towards Mayo/Live Oak.
- Turn right onto FL51-S and continue till Perry.
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