Econfina River State Park

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Econfina River State Park
IUCN Category V (Protected Landscape/Seascape)
Location	Taylor County, Florida, USA
Nearest city	Lamont, Florida
Coordinates	30°03′36″N 83°54′22″W / 30.06, -83.90611
Area	3,377 acres (14 km²)
Governing body	Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Econfina River State Park is a 3,377 acres (14 km²) Florida State Park, located on the Gulf of Mexico at the mouth of the Econfina River. The address is 4384 Econfina River Road, Lamont, Florida, United States.

Contents 1 Ecology 2 Recreational Activities 3 Admission and Hours 4 External links

[edit] Ecology

The park contains pine flatwoods, oak/palm forests, and broad expanses of salt marsh dotted with pine islands.

[edit] Recreational Activities

The park has such amenities as birding, boating, canoeing, fishing, hiking, horse trails, kayaking and picnicking areas. Concessions are also available.

[edit] Admission and Hours

There is no entrance charge. Florida state parks are open between 8 A.M. and sundown every day of the year (including holidays).

[edit] External links

• Econfina River State Park at Florida State Parks

• Econfina River State Park is at coordinates 30°03′36″N 83°54′22″W / 30.060, -83.906 (Econfina River State Park)Coordinates: 30°03′36″N 83°54′22″W / 30.060, -83.906 (Econfina River State Park)

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