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Bald Point State Park

Restrooms
Access for All
Entrance Fee
Accessible Parking
Lodge
Beaches
Biking
Birding
Boat Tours
Camping
Concessions
Fishing
Hiking, Walking
Historic Site
Interpretive Exhibit
Museum
Paddling
Paddling Ramp
Pavilion
Picnic
Playground
Shower
Swimming
Tours
Water Fountain
Wildlife Viewing
  • Northend fishing pier at Bald Point State Park
  • Beach shower and ramp to beach at Bald Point State Park
  • Mobi mat to sands edge at Bald Point State Park
  • Interpretive kiosk at Bald Point State Park

146 Box Cut Road

Alligator Point, FL  32346

 

850-349-9146

 

floridastateparks.org

Access for All
Accessible Parking
Beaches
Birding
Entrance Fee
Fishing
Hiking, Walking
Pavilion
Picnic
Shower

Bald Point State Park is located on Alligator Point where the Ochlockonee Bay meets Apalachee Bay. The coastal marshes, pine flat woods, and oak thickets support a diverse biological community that makes this park perfect for birding and viewing wildlife. View migrations of birds and butterflies in the fall into winter. This park offers sunbathing, fishing and hiking and facilities include a fishing dock and picnic pavilions.

Northend Beach Access

North End Beach
Activity Time: 1 hour or more.
Pavement to mobi-mat to boardwalk; shower; beach wheelchair available; call 850-349-9146.
Located inside the park gate, this access is more developed with picnic pavilions, large restroom, and walkways.

Mobi mat access at Bald Point State Park
Final walk to water at Bald Point State Park
Northend beach showers at Bald Point State Park
Parking and access at Northend beach, Bald Point State Park
Boardwalk to landing at Northend beach, Bald Point State Park
Water fountain at restroom, Northend beach at Bald Point State Park
Sunrise Beach Access

Sunrise Beach
Activity Time: 1 hour or more.
Boardwalk to mobi-mat, to sand; shower & portable restroom; beach wheelchair available; call 850-349-9146.
This beach is located before the park gate.

Reviews & Comments
“Beautiful white sand beach."  
“Spectacular sunrise." 

Sunrise Beach shower and ramp to the beach, Bald Point State Park
Sunrise Beach on Apalachee Bay in Bald Point State Park
Interpretive kiosk on Sunrise Beach - Bald Point State Park
Birding and Wildlife Viewing

Great Florida Birding Trail
Drive the park road, paying attention to the oak thickets and marsh for birds. 

Marsh Boardwalk and Bench at Bald Point State Park
Boardwalk to landing at Northend Beach, Bald Point State Park
Marsh boardwalk at Bald Point State Park
Marsh boardwalk with informative display at Bald Point State Park
Fishing

North End Beach Fishing
Activity Time: 30 minutes or more.
Boardwalk & mobi-mat to dock; bank erosion may lead to transition problems.
Located across Apalachee Bay from the Mashes Sands pier. Best at high tide.

Access boardwalk from parking lot, Northend fishing pier at Bald Point State Park
Northend fishing pier at Bald Point State Park
Hiking and Walking

Marsh Boardwalk and Observation Deck
Activity Time: 30 minutes.
Paved path; ramp to platform; restroom at North End Beach; interpretation.

Reviews & Comments
“Marsh overlook is fascinating."  
“We saw Bald Eagles."  
“Good interpretation."  
“Great nature views." 

Marsh boardwalk at Bald Point State Park
Informational exhibit on marsh boardwalk at Bald Point State Park
Marsh boardwalk with bench at Bald Point State Park
Picnicking

Sunrise & North End Beaches Picnic Areas
Activity Time: 1 hour.
Paved surface; enclosed restroom at North End Beach, portable toilet at Sunrise Beach.

Reviews & Comments
“Great spot for lunch."
 

Sunrise beach covered picnic table and grill, Bald Point State Park
Sunrise beach picnic area at Bald Point State Park
Sunrise beach parking and entrance, Bald Point State Park
Water fountain at restroom at Northend Beach, Bald Point State Park

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