Collier-Seminole State Park

Collier-Seminole State Park is a large protected area in South Florida featuring dense mangrove forests and native plant communities throughout its landscape. The park encompasses diverse wildlife habitats within wetland and river systems that define this part of the region.

The area became a refuge for displaced indigenous peoples beginning in the 1800s, who established communities here. A surviving piece of machinery from the 1920s marks the construction era of a major roadway connecting two distant cities.

The Seminole and Miccosukee peoples have deep connections to this landscape, having lived and sustained their way of life here for generations. You can sense this presence in how the land is shaped and used by those who know it best.

Visitors can camp, paddle, hike, and bike with multiple options and equipment available on-site. The cooler months are generally better for visiting, as insects are fewer and outdoor activities are more comfortable.

A rare stand of royal palm trees grows here, a plant species that survives in only a few spots across the state. This grove shows why the park matters for protecting species at risk of disappearing.

Location: Florida

Inception: 1947

Website: https://floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/collier-seminole-state-park

GPS coordinates: 25.97610,-81.60390

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:49