Picnic table at a sandy shoreline overlooking a quiet bend of the Tomoka River.
Nature

Tomoka State Park

A natural and historic preserve along the Tomoka River where visitors can hike or bike beneath hardwood hammocks, paddle scenic waterways, watch wildlife, fish, picnic, camp, and explore an area inhabited by Native Americans for thousands of years.

Location

Ormond Beach, FL

Best time

Early morning for wildlife, cooler hiking conditions, and softer light, or late afternoon for river views.

Parking

Open 8:00 AM until sunset daily. Admission is $5 per vehicle for up to eight people, $4 for a single-occupant vehicle, or $2 for pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, and qualifying pass-holder passengers. Parking and restrooms are available in day-use areas. Pets are allowed in designated areas subject to Florida State Parks rules; bug repellent is useful during warmer months.

Photo tip

Bring a longer lens for birds and wildlife and a wider lens for live-oak hammocks and river landscapes.

Photo gallery

Tomoka Outpost sign, rental canoes, and a vintage Jeep beneath moss-draped trees.
Tomoka Outpost park store with canoe planters and visitor parking in front.
Canoes and kayaks arranged beside a public launch on the Tomoka River.
Covered picnic pavilion with tables among pines and palms at Tomoka State Park.
Chief Tomokie monument surrounded by live oaks and hanging Spanish moss.
Large live oak beside a picnic table in a shaded hardwood hammock.
Picnic table at a sandy shoreline overlooking a quiet bend of the Tomoka River.