Dunns Creek

Dunns Creek State Park is a natural area in Florida with sandhills, longleaf pine forests, and native grasses along the St. Johns River. The park covers a large expanse with diverse habitats and vegetation types throughout its grounds.

The area served as a steamboat landing in the 1920s, when boats stopped to gather wood and fresh water for their journeys transporting citrus products. This activity shaped how the region was used during that era.

Indigenous burial mounds in the park show that native peoples lived here for centuries before Europeans arrived. These sites remain visible reminders of the people who once inhabited this land.

The park can be entered from multiple points, including one accessed via US Route 17 and another at Sisco Road. Visitors should be prepared for various terrain conditions and changing weather throughout their visit.

A deep creek runs for six miles and connects the St. Johns River to Crescent Lake through floodplain forests. Following this water corridor reveals an ecosystem shaped by natural seasonal changes rather than human development.

Location: Florida

Website: https://floridastateparks.org/DunnsCreek

GPS coordinates: 29.47440,-81.59080

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:25