Region: Central

TOMOKA STATE PARKS
Ormond Beach, FL

Contact Information
2099 North Beach Street
Ormond Beach, Florida 32174
Phone: 386-676-4050

Description
Located near the confluence of the Tomoka and Halifax rivers, Tomoka State Park offers scenic oaks and camping where early native Americans once lived off the fish-filled lagoons.

Hours of Operation
Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.

Driving Directions
Tomoka State Park is located three miles north of Ormond Beach on North Beach Street.

ACTIVITIES

Full Facility Camping
The park has one hundred (100) campsites. All sites have a picnic table, grill, electric, and water. The sites do not have sewer hook- ups but a dump station is located within the park. Because of the large amount of beautiful trees in our campsites, camping rigs larger than thirty-four feet (34’) in length and eleven feet (11’) in height cannot be accommodated, and are prohibited from camping in this park. Reservations are taken by phone up to 11 months in advanced.

Youth Camping
Tomoka State Park has a separate camping area for organized youth groups. The area will accommodate up to thirty-five (35) people. The camping area has picnic tables, grills, and a large fire circle. Restroom facilities complete with hot showers are included. All youth groups must be accompanied by adult chaperones. Reservations are required for this area. Please call Tomoka State Park at 386-676-4050 for Youth Camping reservations.

Nature Trails
Tomoka State Park has a one-half ( ½) mile interpretive trail that winds its way through a hardwood hammock that was once inhabited by Timucuan Indians. Biting insects can be annoying during the warmer months. Hikers should be prepared for them and bring along insect repellent.

Picnicking
Tomoka State Park offers five (5) separate picnic areas throughout the park. There are covered pavilions with grills located at these areas for larger groups.

Boat Ramp
A boat ramp is located in the park allowing access to the Tomoka River and it’s surrounding tributaries. All of the waters in the vicinity of the park are a designated manatee sanctuary. Boaters should use extreme caution while navigating these waters to help protect this endangered marine mammal. Idle and slow speed zones are strictly enforced.

Canoeing
Canoe rentals are available at the park store. The rivers and tributaries offer a beautiful place to observe the varied bird and marine life of the area. Canoeists are advised to use the rivers and creeks and not to venture into the Tomoka Basin except on very calm days. This large, open body of water can get quite choppy during windy conditions and sudden summer thunderstorms.

Fishing
The waters surrounding the park are popular for fishing. A survey by the Florida Marine Research Institute has identified 90 different species of fish in the Tomoka River. This includes important game fish such as red drum, black drum, sheepshead, spotted sea trout, common snook, and tarpon. A salt water-fishing license is required for non- residents and for those fishing from a boat. Size and bag limits are strictly enforced. All of the current regulations are available at the park.