This coastal park
sits on the northern shoreline of its namesake, Big
Lagoon, which separates the mainland from Perdido Key
and the Gulf of Mexico. Beaches, shallow bays, nature
trails, and open woodlands offer splendid opportunities
for nature study. Catch the view of Big Lagoon, the
Intracoastal Waterway, woods, marshes, and more from
atop a 40-foot tower. The park also beckons visitors
with opportunities for camping, swimming, fishing,
boating, canoeing, and hiking. Crabbing in the shallow
waters of Big Lagoon is a popular activity as well.
The West Beach picnic area, shaded by pines and oaks,
is just the place to enjoy a relaxing meal.
Big Lagoon State Park
has sustained hurricane damage in the 2004 and 2005
seasons. Please call the Visitor Center for updates:
800- 874-1234
Landscape & Wildlife: Natural
communities, ranging from saltwater marshes to pine
flatwoods, attract a wide variety of birds, especially
during the spring and fall migrations. Visitors enjoy
seeing coastal and aquatic wildlife such as bottlenose
dolphins, sea turtles, manta rays, and a variety
of shorebirds during the day, and breathtaking sunsets
in the evenings.
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