Econfina River State Park
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| Econfina River State Park | |
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| IUCN Category V (Protected Landscape/Seascape) | |
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| Location: | Taylor County, Florida, USA |
| Nearest city: | Lamont, Florida |
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| Area: | 3,377 acres (14 km²) |
| Governing body: | Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
Econfina River State Park is a 3,377 acres (14 km²) Florida State Park, located on the Gulf of Mexico at the mouth of the Econfina River. The address is 4384 Econfina River Road, Lamont, Florida, United States.
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[edit] Ecology
The park contains pine flatwoods, oak/palm forests, and broad expanses of salt marsh dotted with pine islands.
[edit] Recreational Activities
The park has such amenities as birding, boating, canoeing, fishing, hiking, horse trails, kayaking and picnicking areas. Concessions are also available.
[edit] Admission and Hours
There is no entrance charge. Florida state parks are open between 8 A.M. and sundown every day of the year (including holidays).
[edit] External links
- Econfina River State Park at Florida State Parks
- Maps and aerial photos
- Street map from Google Maps, or Yahoo! Maps, or Windows Live Local
- Satellite image from Google Maps, Windows Live Local, WikiMapia
- Topographic map from TopoZone
- Aerial image or topographic map from TerraServer-USA
