Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach
State park in Florida, United States
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Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area is a 144-acre (0.58 km2) Florida State Park in Flagler Beach, Florida, United States, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intra-Coastal Waterway on State Route A1A. It is about 18 miles (29 km) north of Daytona Beach and about 30 miles (48 km) south of St. Augustine.
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 View of the oceanfront | |
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| Location | Flagler County, Florida, United States |
| Nearest city | Flagler Beach, Florida |
| Coordinates | 29°26′13″N 81°06′40″W |
| Area | 144 acres (0.58 km2) |
| Governing body | Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
Naming
The park is named for Gamble Rogers, a Florida folk singer. On October 10, 1991, Rogers was camping in the area. In response to a child's plea for help, he attempted to rescue a Canadian tourist in the heavy surf and riptides of Flagler Beach. Both Rogers and the tourist drowned. The park was created by the Florida legislature in honor of this Florida folk singer/guitarist.
Recreational activities
Activities include coastal camping, picnicking, swimming, paddleboarding, eco-tours, fishing, and beachcombing. Visitors can also enjoy sunbathing, bicycling, canoeing, boating, and wildlife viewing. Between May and early September, loggerhead, green and leatherback sea turtles are among the wildlife of the park.
Amenities include 34 campsites overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, boat ramp and boat basin with access to the Intracoastal Waterway, picnic tables, a large picnic pavilion, a mile long nature trail, the beach and hiking trails.
Hours
Florida state parks are open between 8 a.m. and sundown every day of the year (including holidays).
Gallery
Entrance
Sign
View of the Intracoastal Waterway
External links
- Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach at Florida State Parks
- Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Absolutely Florida
- Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Wildernet
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