Media Advisory: Sept. 3, 2016

CONTACT: DEP Press Office, 850.245.2112, DEPNews@dep.state.fl.us

STATE PARK CAMPGROUND EVACUATIONS AND PARK CLOSURES FOR HURRICANE HERMINE

~Evacuation of state park campgrounds and park closures to ensure visitor safety~

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida Park Service announces campground and park closures across Central and North Florida due to post storm conditions.

The following state park campgrounds are closed:

• Manatee Springs State Park, Chiefland (Dixie County)
• Ochlockonee River State Park, Sopchoppy (Wakulla County)

The following state parks are closed until further notice:

• Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park, Tallahassee (Leon County)
• Bald Point State Park, Alligator Point (Franklin County)
• Crystal River Archaeological State Park, Crystal River (Citrus County)
• Econfina River State Park, Lamont (Taylor County)
• Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, Homosassa (Citrus County)
• Manatee Springs State Park, Chiefland (Levy County)
• Ochlockonee River State Park, Sopchoppy (Wakulla County)
• Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail, Crawfordville (Wakulla County) 
• Troy Springs State Park, Branford (Suwannee County)

The 2016 Atlantic Hurricane season runs from June 1 – Nov. 30. For additional information about severe weather in Florida, and to Get A Plan, visit FloridaDisaster.org and FLGetAPlan.com. Follow the State Emergency Response Team on Twitter at @FLSERT and Facebook at www.Facebook.com/FloridaSERT.

About Florida State Parks, Greenways and Trails 

The Florida Park Service is the proud recipient of three National Gold Medals for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management, making Florida America’s first three-time Gold Medal winner.

The awards were received in 1999, 2005 and 2013 from the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration and the National Recreation and Park Association.

Florida’s 174 state parks, trails and historic sites inspire residents and visitors with recreation opportunities and scenic beauty that help strengthen families, educate children, expand local economies and foster community pride. With nearly 800,000 acres, 100 miles of beaches and more than 1,500 miles of multi-use trails, residents and visitors should plan to visit soon and often to enjoy Florida’s natural treasures. Download the Florida State Parks Pocket Ranger® mobile app, available on iTunes and Android Market, to plan your trip and enhance your experience. For more information, visit www.FloridaStateParks.org

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