Jonathan Dickinson State Park.

Spanning over 10,500 acres, Jonathan Dickinson State Park is a massive ecological mosaic containing 16 distinct natural communities. The landscape is defined by the Loxahatchee River—Florida’s first federally designated Wild and Scenic River—where visitors can paddle through mangroves and cypress swamps. Beyond the water, the park features rare coastal sand hills and the Hobe Mountain Tower, situated on the highest natural point in South Florida. History is woven into the terrain, from the site of a secret WWII radar school to the preserved Trapper Nelson’s Zoo and Jungle Gardens, a 1930s pioneer homestead accessible only by boat. With over 20 miles of hiking trails and the rugged Camp Murphy off-road bike system, it serves as a premier hub for high-intensity recreation.