Florida is celebrating the 4th of July Weekend, July 3-5, with free entry to Florida State Parks!

Families and visitors can enjoy the great outdoors this 4th of July Weekend without an admission fee!

Florida is celebrating the Fourth of July Weekend, from Friday, July 3 - Sunday, July 5, with free entry to the majority of Florida State Parks,

Families and visitors can enjoy the great outdoors this 4th of July Weekend and celebrate America's 250th Ammiversary without an admission fee, and with parks across the state, this is a great opportunity to explore springs, trails, beaches and historic sites while learning about Florida’s natural and cultural resources.

Florida State Parks includes a variety of destinations across Florida, from beaches and springs to wetlands, caverns and historic sites. Visitors can take part in activities such as hiking, swimming, paddling, wildlife viewing and horseback riding thanks to Adventures Unbound by Guest Services.

This Independence Day, celebrate America's 250th Anniversary at 4th of July events throughout Orlando and Central Florida. Check out our Guide to celebrating the 4th of July in Orlando.

Adventures Unbound by Guest Services, a national hospitality company offering unique outdoor activities, is participating in the Florida State Parks free admission weekend July 3, 4 and 5, at its Sunshine Collection locations.

For sale at these locations include Limited Time Only America 250® featured merchandise such as hats, caps, shirts, pins and more.

Proud to join the national America 250 Celebration of the United States’ 250^th Anniversary in 2026, Adventures Unbound shares stories, destinations and special experiences that connect people with America’s past and present.

The company’s Sunshine Collection locations in Florida include:

• Blue Spring State Park, Orange City, Fla.

• Crystal River State Park, Crystal River, Fla.

• De Leon Spring State Park, De Leon Spring, Fla.

• Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park, Dania Beach, Fla.

• Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park /The Lodge at Wakulla, Wakulla Springs, Fla.

• Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park, Homosassa Springs, Fla.

• Hontoon Island State Park, DeLand, Fla.

• Oleta River State Park, North Miami Beach, Fla.

• Rainbow Springs State Park, Dunnellon, Fla.

• Rock Springs Guest Ranch, Sorrento, Fla.

• St. Andrews State Park and Shell Island, Panama City Beach, Fla.

• Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, Spring Hill, Fla.

• Wekiwa Springs State Park, Apopka, Fla.

For more information on Adventures Unbound by Guest Services and their Sunshine Collection of Florida State Parks, call 888-688-7538.

The free admission offer applies only to day-use visits. It does not include admission to Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, Skyway Fishing Pier State Park or Weeki Wachee Springs State Park.

Plan your adventure at FloridaStateParks.org.

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