St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve Visitor Center — Attraction in Florida

St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve provides an essential buffer to St. Joseph Bay that helps protect the bay's water quality, natural productivity and critical habitats.St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve contains 20 known archaeological and historical sites, dating from prehistoric times to the 20th century.The dune/swale system formed by sand dunes created during ancient changes in sea level in St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve is one of the most stable and clearly defined of such topographic features found anywhere.

This area located in Gulf County Florida and borders St. Joe Bay on the West and the Gulf of Mexico, is a wonderful area to explore by foot and even a bike. They have guided tours with " Take a Tram Tour of the Uplands in the the heart of the Preserves" at St. Joseph Bay State Buffer Preserve. On the second Friday of each month in 2016, staff at the Preserve will personally host a tour for the public at 9am to 11am.

It is a great tour. So much to see and learn. I went in the fall months when it was so hot. Very cool. The Buffer Zone is located on C-30-A and sits just across from The Burns Management Beach Vacation Rental- Two Palms Villa and offers a beautiful backdrop to the front of the Villa. It offers a peaceful and tropical vista that offers wonderful vistas at Sunset Time most months of the year. It is part of the low density and privacy feeling offered by the Home. I highly recommend checking the Buffer zone out and even taking the...

I was pleasantly surprised by this pristine Florida beach. Unlike many of it's neighboring beaches, there was no litter or crowds of tourists in sight, making it seem much more remote and pristine than it's neighbor St. George island.

On the long winding road through the park, on the way to the camp ground, we were treated to beautiful sand dune vistas and abundant wildlife. Deer seem to roam unafraid along the roads, and a Bald Eagle flew overhead with its catch.

There is a very nice screened pavilion available for large parties, complete with electric and wi-fi. Parking is a little slim, and lighting is to be desired outside the picnic area so bring flashlights. If you are camping, be prepared for a bit of an outdated Bath House experience. Even with that, the camp grounds are tidy and feel secluded, while still providing power and beach access. Overall a...

It's kind of a cool little off the highway roadside park. There are a few units there, as well as an information station and an observation platform that are a few stories high. Kind of cool views of the Bay from the observation deck. The facilities there are clean. The only issue that I had with the park is we couldn't find staff there that could answer some questions that we had. But all in all, a nice little brief respite from the drive along the coast. Offered up some nice views of the bay. We will...