Reviews

John Jones

At the park you can go on guided river tours. Boat rentals are available for 2 hours for $65. Call ahead to check for availability and times due to tides. There is a gift shop that sells refreshments, snacks, and souvenirs. I recommend taking the time to visit the welcome center where they have a small museum and video theater where children or adults can do a scavenger hunt. They have hats and tee-shirts for $10. I would recommend this park for camping, cabins and tents are available, they even have rv sites and a boat ramp, knack rentals are available also. Fishing at the pier is an option to consider it is brackish water.

Walter A

Been 28 years since I last stayed here. Stayed at the youth site so somewhat away from the rest of the camps. I'd probably give it a 5 star if I was able to enjoy the park more as they have mountain biking, hiking, and some other water borne stuff that I couldn't partake in, sadly. Large park so plenty of room to stretch your arms. Rangers were great! Very helpful and responsive, truly appreciated. The negatives which can and cannot be fixed were the late night trains that run through the park, the mosquitoes the size of VWs, and the observation tower being closed. So go to bed tired, lather on the bug spray (didn't even phase them), and you still get a decent view from the "mountain" top.

Mary Hirose

HUGE park!! RV site 001 is massive with full hookups and across from a fun playground (only one in camp). It's a drive to get to the actual park, and the fees for tours are pretty steep if you have a large family. Super close to shopping, beaches, a lighthouse, and the Loggerhead Marinelife Center.

Bri Appleton

Hands down, this might be the best Florida state park I’ve ever visited. The biking and hiking trails were so much fun and really well maintained. We stayed for a long weekend and everything about the trip was just right. The campground was peaceful, the scenery was beautiful, and the whole place felt untouched and quiet. If you’re looking to disconnect and enjoy nature, this is the spot.

Laura McCann

This is my first experience at Jonathan Dickinson. It was a very pretty and peaceful campground. I stayed at the River campground location. My dog (Slater) and cat (Zena) enjoyed it very much. We had plenty of places to bike ride around. We hiked up the walk path to hobo outlook. Although the Outlook Tower was shut down it was still quite a beautiful view. One main thing that I would complain about was the constant target practice that was nearby. Gunfire all day long. So if you have PTSD this is not a great place for you.

Joshua McMillan

Spent a night at the Kitching creep primitive campground. Only $6 a night and it was fantastic. Clean sites, fire pit, picnic table and a composting bathroom on the camp site. Approx 3mi hike in and a very scenic route. Highly recommend.

Andrea Collyott

Such a nice state park! Clean, spacious sites on the Pine Grove side. Next time we'll try the river side but sites are definitely much smaller and some may be difficult to get an rv in. So definitely double check on that. Trails galore to walk or bike. And if mountain biking is your thing, this is the place to be. Kayaking on the Loxahatchee was amazing! We saw gators and birds and the weather was perfect. Lots of eateries close by if you like to explore outside the park. Jupiter Inlet is a jem and a must see.

Jack Greenwood

Camping here, beware! You cannot choose your destination from the reservations site! It gives the wrong information and the # campsite you so carefully chose months ago is completely different and we ended up with NO PRIVACY because of that!! Find a campground map someone else has posted to use to pick your site! You would think that the State would want to fix that, not just tell you “we’re aware of the problem!” Being “on-going”, the solution will end up a year out because of people making reservations that far in advance! FIX IT!! General park maintenance seems to be lacking. One trash can in place but wrapped in plastic so you couldn’t use it. Trails are great! Planting some native vegetation to give privacy at campsites that have none would help.

Albert Havers

Tent camped here in March 2025. And stayed in the River Campground. The pluses. The bathrooms are cleaned often and are nice. It’s a nice park with paved side walks to get to the bath houses. The patrons have been kind and respectful. I like the option of doing trail hikes or bike rides or stuff on the river. The minuses. The TP is the thinnest I have ever seen. Florida campgrounds always seem to have something shut down and this is no exception. One of the two bath houses was completely closed. The high point in all of southern Florida is located here and on top of it is a viewing tower. We had hoped to watch a few rocket launches from the tower but alas, it too was closed for our entire trip. A prescribed burn was going on and we had to drive through smoke. Speaking to a seasoned semi-pro bike rider he said burns in this park are often and expected. In my opinion this is a way too often method of habitat control in the south. I know it’s easy but isn’t anyone concerned about needlessly adding to air pollution? I know I and some others are. I’m not overly fond of snakes but it goes with the territory. They are here in the campground. Summary. I would stay here again but in Florida I prefer to be on the water.

Roger Sherwood

Jonathan Dickinson State Park: where Florida's "natural beauty" meets the cacophony of highway traffic and the relentless assault of biting midges/sand gnats/no-see-ums. Camping here is like pitching a tent on the shoulder of I-95, with the Pine Grove Campground thoughtfully nestled right next to Highway 1, ensuring that the soothing sounds of nature are drowned out by the lullaby of car engines. But don't worry, if the traffic noise doesn't keep you up, the blinding lights from the bathhouses will. Designed with the subtlety of a sports stadium, these facilities ensure that you'll never have to experience the terror of true darkness in the wilderness. And let's not forget the "River Campground," a paradise for those who enjoy the company of their neighbors; REALLY enjoy their company. With sites so close together you'd think they were designed for hobbits, and access roads that challenge even the most skilled drivers, it's the perfect place to test your patience and maneuvering skills. Of course, no visit would be complete without the park's infamous sand gnats, or "no-see-ums." These nearly invisible pests are always ready to make your acquaintance, especially when the wind decides to take a break. They were "horrendous" when the air was still. One of the restrooms in the River Campground is closed for renovations in the peak of winter Florida tourist season (March 2025), leading to competition for showers and toilets. So, if you're looking for a place in typical Florida "nature" that features endless ugly slash pines and palmettos, kayaking in opaque, brown, murky, snake and alligator infested swamp water, getting your workout biking in sugar-sand and no shade, coupled with a camping experience that combines the serenity of a truck stop, with the charm of a bug-infested swamp, Jonathan Dickinson State Park is your destination. Just remember to bring earplugs, blackout curtains, industrial-strength insect repellent, and a sense of adventure or perhaps, misadventure. Bring insect repellant and a small fan, as the biting midges are absolutely brutal, especially in March and April. Do not leave ANYTHING outside your camp overnight. The racoons will be making close inspections. There is only 1 dump station at the Pine Grove camping section. Riko's Pizza just south of the park in the Publix shopping plaza on US-1 was great; very popular place with their unique pizzas, salads, chicken wings, etc. For cocktails on the water check out The Square Grouper on the Jupiter Inlet.