Beaches
Hiking
Big Talbot Island State Park
Boneyard Beach is littered with the bleached skeletons of whole oak and cedar trees, toppled off an eroding bluff onto the sand.
Ages
4–18+
Cost
Paid
Duration
~3h
Difficulty
Easy
Setting
Outdoor
Big Talbot has the strangest beach in Florida. The island is eroding, and as the bluff retreats it drops entire live oaks and cedars onto the sand below, where salt and sun bleach them white. The result is a shoreline of enormous pale driftwood skeletons, some still rooted, arranged along the tideline - it looks like nowhere else in the state and photographs extraordinarily well. Getting down means a short trail from the roadside parking and a scramble at the end. This is a walking and looking beach, not a swimming one: the water has current and there are no lifeguards.
Pricing
Around $3 per vehicle (verify)
Common Questions
- How much does Big Talbot Island State Park cost?
- Big Talbot Island State Park charges admission. Around $3 per vehicle (verify)
- What ages is Big Talbot Island State Park good for?
- Big Talbot Island State Park is best for kids ages 4 to 18+.
- Is Big Talbot Island State Park stroller friendly?
- No, Big Talbot Island State Park is not considered stroller friendly.
- Can I bring my dog to Big Talbot Island State Park?
- No, dogs are not allowed at Big Talbot Island State Park.
- How hard is Big Talbot Island State Park?
- The difficulty level is easy. Plan for about 3 hours.
- Is Big Talbot Island State Park free?
- No, there is a cost to visit Big Talbot Island State Park. Around $3 per vehicle (verify)
- What should I bring to Big Talbot Island State Park?
- Closed shoes for the scramble, camera, water. Not a swimming beach.
- How long does Big Talbot Island State Park take?
- Most families spend about 3 hours at Big Talbot Island State Park.
- When is the best time to visit Big Talbot Island State Park?
- Low tide exposes the most driftwood. Early or late light is best for photographs.