Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park - Florida

Address:1900 E. Gulf Beach Dr.
St. George Island, Florida

Florida's only geological State Park, Devil's Millhopper was formed by the collapse of an underground cavern roof and was named for its similar appearance to the hopper of a mill. The main attraction here is the sinkhole cutaway with sides of limestone, which contains a miniature rainforest within it. Due to the streams that trickle down into the cavity, lush vegetation is alive and thriving inside and researchers have used the fossils, and shells found within it to learn more about Florida's natural history. The Park itself spans 67 acres and has three distinct geological environments, including sandhill, hammocks, and swamp. Devil's Millhopper offers guided tours as well as nature trails and areas for picnicking, and ranger walks on Saturdays.

As the Gulf water temperatures increase with the onset of a beautiful summer so do the number of visitors to the park. Luckily, there are nine miles of white sand beaches to find a place to rest and enjoy a break from work or school. For those who prefer shade to sun there are miles of trails through the pines to keep you occupied. Birds are plentiful as well as other flora and fauna. Kayaks, both single and double, are now available for daily rental. Ask the ranger at the office for more information. With sunny weather the fishermen are becoming as abundant as the fish themselves. Come enjoy the experience at St. George Island State Park.