Avalon State Park in Florida, USA - map and visitor information

Research checked: 2026-10-23. Check linked official notices before travel.

Avalon State Park protects an Atlantic beach on North Hutchinson Island, Florida. Florida State Parks manages the site for beach recreation and habitat protection. Plan a day visit for a shoreline walk, surf fishing, or a picnic. Concrete and steel obstacles remain offshore from World War II training, so water activities require particular caution.

Highlights at Avalon

• Walk an undeveloped stretch of Atlantic shoreline.
• Watch for shorebirds and learn about the beach's sea turtle nesting habitat.
• Use a picnic pavilion beside the main parking area.

Know before you visit the beach

Fees, hours, and seasonal access

Check the official park profile for current admission and visitor information.

Submerged obstacles and unguarded water

Do not assume clear water means an unobstructed seabed. Remaining concrete and steel training obstacles can injure swimmers, snorkelers, and surfers. No lifeguards are on duty. Check conditions before entering the ocean. Surfboards, paddleboards, surfing kayaks, and similar rigid equipment must be tethered to the user with a leash no longer than 12 feet.

Protect dunes and nesting wildlife

Use dune crossovers rather than walking through dune vegetation. Give nesting turtles and shorebirds space. Pets cannot use the beach; service animals follow separate access rules. Keep pets leashed in permitted areas and remove their waste.

Picnics and wedding arrangements

The four small picnic pavilions are first come, first served. A wedding needs park permits and fees. Call 772-468-3985 before arranging a ceremony or reception. Ordinary pavilion use does not provide electricity or water at the shelter.

Location on North Hutchinson Island

The park's visitor location is State Road A1A North, North Hutchinson Island, Florida 34949. Use the park's official directions for the beachfront entrance.

Nearby state parks

Fort Pierce Inlet State Park is a separate stop to the south at 905 Shorewinds Drive. Sebastian Inlet State Park lies north along A1A. Bridge construction currently prevents beach access from Sebastian Inlet's south side, so check its approach before making that detour.

Choose a beach outing

Walk the shore or fish from the beach after checking Florida fishing rules and license requirements. If you bring a canoe or kayak, expect to carry it 30–40 yards from the beach access to the water. Choose a water activity only when conditions and your ability suit it.

Picnic, restroom, and beach access facilities

At Avalon, the facilities guide lists restrooms, outdoor showers, accessible picnic facilities, and a bottle-refill station at the bathhouse. A free beach wheelchair is shared on a first-come basis. Call 772-468-3985 an hour before arrival if you want to use it. Its availability does not make every sand route independently accessible.

About Avalon State Park

A wartime training shore

The Navy placed offshore obstacles here in 1943 for amphibious training. The state later protected the land between the ocean and Indian River Lagoon, and Avalon opened in the mid-1990s. The park history also describes recovery after hurricanes Frances and Jeanne in 2004.

Sea turtles and coastal habitats

Loggerhead, green, and leatherback sea turtles nest on the beach during spring and summer. The protected dunes and coastal vegetation provide habitat beyond the open sand. Observe wildlife without handling animals or disturbing nests.

Contact Avalon

For general park information, call 772-468-4007. For beach wheelchair arrangements and wedding questions, the facilities guide gives 772-468-3985.