Activities

  • All-Terrain Vehicle Riding

    Off-road vehicles have access to 2,000 acres of fun. Click here for riding rules.

  • camping

    Basic, electric and equestrian campsites are available. Click here for more information.

  • Bicycling

    Ride on a paved bicycle trail or rugged mountain biking trails. Click here for more information.

  • Horseback Riding

    Two equestrian trails wind through the park. Click here for more information.

  • hiking

    Take a leisure stroll or a challenging hike on one of four hiking trails. Click here for more information.

  • swimming

    Cool off on hot summer days at one of the park's two excellent swimming beaches. Click here for more information.

  • fishing

    Anglers can cast their lines into any of the park's four stocked lakes. Click here for more information.

  • boating

    You can access any of the park's four lakes via a gravel boat ramp. Click here for more information.

  • backpacking

    Five trailside campsites are available off the equestrian and bicycle trail. Click here for trail information.

  • picnicking

    Relax and enjoy a picnic lunch at one of several picnic sites or one of two shelters. Click here for more information.

  • Playground

    A playground is located in the Pim Day-Use Area.

  • metal_detecting

    Metal detecting is permitted. Click here for more information.

Park information

The roar of engines breaks the stillness of the Old Lead Belt at St. Joe State Park, one of two off-road vehicle parks in the state system. The sand flats, hills, and 2,000 acres set aside for off-road vehicle use make the park the premiere off-road vehicle area. The park also features four lakes, with two swimming beaches, an equestrian trail, a hiking and bicycling trail, and picnic sites, as well as two campgrounds capable of accommodating campers with ORV or horse trailers.

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Park Hours

Park Grounds:

  • Summer Hours (On-Season)
    April through September
    7 a.m. to 8 p.m., daily
  • Winter Hours (Off-Season)
    October through March
    7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily

Gates to day-use areas, which would include the off-road vehicle (ORV) riding area, lakes and Pim day-use area, open and close at these times. Trailheads, including paved bicycle/walking trails and equestrian trails, close at sunset.

Monsanto Beach hours

May 13 through Sept. 18, 2011

7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily 

Pim Beach hours

May 13 through Sept. 18, 2011

7 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily 

ORV Staging Area hours

  • Summer Hours (On-Season)
    April through September
    7 a.m. to 8 p.m., daily
  • Winter Hours (Off-Season)
    October through March
    7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily

Gates to day-use areas, which would include the off-road vehicle (ORV) riding area, close at these times.

Park Office hours

  • Summer Hours (On-Season)
    April through September
    7 a.m. to 8 p.m., daily 
  • Winter Hours (Off-Season)
    October through March
    7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily