Saint Sebastian River Preserve State Park — Attraction in Sebastian

Within the embrace of Sebastian State Park, where the river winds like a silver ribbon through the heart of Florida, one finds a sanctuary not just of nature, but of spirit. Here, as your paddle board glides over the gentle currents, or your kayak cuts a silent path through the water, you enter a realm where time seems to stand still, and the hustle of the world fades away, leaving only the rhythmic sound of water against hull.It is said by those who frequent these waters, and whispered among the leaves by the ancient oaks that watch over the river, that this place holds a magic of its own—a healing balm for weary souls. Each stroke through the water is a stroke towards inner peace, each mile floated a journey deeper into gratitude.To navigate the river is to engage in a silent dialogue with the essence of life itself, under the watchful gaze of egrets and herons. The sun, dappling through the canopy, casts a mosaic of light upon the water, illuminating not just the river, but something within the heart that perhaps we had forgotten or never knew was there.

Sebastian State Park, with its serene beauty and tranquil waters, is more than a destination; it is an experience, a pilgrimage of sorts to the altar of nature's own cathedral. It reminds us that there are still sacred places in this world where one can go to heal, to reflect, and to be filled with a profound sense of gratitude for the simple, exquisite beauty of...

I would never come back. Stayed at the equestrian ranch camp. 8 am park authority knocks and said we can't be there. 2 reasons we pull our horses with an RV and absolutely no generators. There's no where in their website that says no generators anywhere. Does say small living quarters only. But I really had to look to find that. He was on an ego trip, rude and I'd never go back. He even argued with me about BLM land rules in Arizona. I wished we could have just got our money back and left. Trails aren't worth the time to ride. Mostly open trails with tractor marks that just destroyed the trails with huge ruts where rain water sat . Extremely wet which I have no problem riding in but when a tractor tears up and down it becomes very uneven and horses tripping in the water. Not to mention day use riders come and not once did they pick up after their horses. There is a manure bin beside stalls. We had manure 10' outside our RV door. The road into camp is very heavily trafficked with cars, hikers, bikers and joggers. Oh and don't forget there's a shooting range a mile away that sounds like fireworks all day. Poorly managed and not worth it in my opinion. This is the first campground review I've ever done that I...

My wife and I go to the Southeast Quadrant every morning to walk our dog. We often see deer, turkeys and other interesting birds. We sometimes see feral pigs and armadillos, and have even seen bobcats and coyotes. That is the interesting part of the preserve that keeps us coming back.

The downside is that the State of Florida does not do a good job maintaining the trails. As of today, August 26, is has probably been 3 months since the last time they mowed the trails. They occasionally mow the fields visible from the roads, but go 100 feet from the road and the grass may be as much as 5 feet high. This makes it very unpleasant to walk, as the grass is always wet when we go there (first thing in the morning is the only time it is cool enough to walk). Also, there are ants and other insects in the tall grass that bite and irritate the skin.

I understand that the economy being what it is that park maintenance must suffer. But to get to the Southeast Quadrant we have to go through the county park. There they mow the grass Every Day! Would mowing the preserve every other week...