Doctor Julian G. Bruce Saint George Island State Park, State park in Franklin County, United States

Doctor Julian G. Bruce Saint George Island State Park is a state park on Saint George Island in Franklin County, Florida, United States. It covers a long strip of barrier island with white sand beaches, dunes, and pine forests, offering a range of coastal landscapes.

The park was established in 1971 and named after Doctor Julian G. Bruce, a local physician and conservationist. It was developed to protect the island's natural dunes and wildlife from growing development pressure.

The park is a favorite spot for local families who come to fish from the shore or swim in the Gulf. On weekends, you might see people gathering shells or having picnics under the pines, a tradition passed down through generations.

The park is at the eastern end of the island, reachable by a single road that passes through the small town of Eastpoint. Visitors should bring water and sun protection, as shade is limited on the beaches and services are minimal.

The park is one of the few places in Florida where you can see the endangered Saint George Island mole cricket, a small insect found only in the local dunes. Its presence is a sign of the undisturbed sand dune habitat.