T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park

8899 Cape San Blas Rd, Port St. Joe, FL 32456

The skinny barrier peninsula north of Cape San Blas — repeatedly ranked among "Dr. Beach's" top US beaches. Nine miles of undeveloped Gulf shoreline, a 1,650-acre wilderness preserve at the north end, and St. Joseph Bay (a state aquatic preserve) on the calm side. Eight air-conditioned cabins, kayak launch, and one of the darkest skies in Florida.

Great day for sunbathing.

Thunderstorms · 86°F water · 85°F air

Full NWS forecast for Today

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 81. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Weather

  • 85°F air — ideal beach weather

Water

  • 86°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

Safety

  • Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
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45 Swim
79 Sunbathe
44 Walk
36 Photo

Best for sunbathing today

Air Temp
85°F
Clear
Wind
5 to 10 mph
WNW
Rain
18%
Today
UV Peak
4 Moderate
Peaks 11 AM · burn in ~50m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 12 PM
Tomorrow
86°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Water Temp
86°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
9:00 PM
-0.2 ft · in 6.3h
Barometer
30.09 inHg
1019 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 8mo ago
Sunrise
6:42 AM
Sunset
8:45 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
7-day chart →
Time Type Height
11:43 AM High 1.7 ft
9:00 PM Low -0.2 ft
Today Jun 25
85°

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

18%
53
Fri Jun 26
86°

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

15%
53
Sat Jun 27
86°

Sunny

4%
85
Sun Jun 28
87°

Sunny

3%
85
Mon Jun 29
88°

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

31%
46
Tue Jun 30
88°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

48%
34
Wed Jul 1
88°

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

24%
46
  • optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 86°F

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Parking

Park lots included in entry.

Dogs

Dogs not allowed on Gulf beaches inside the park. Leashed dogs allowed on the bay side and in developed areas.

Entry Fee

$6 per vehicle.

Address

8899 Cape San Blas Rd, Port St. Joe, FL 32456

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Is T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park dog-friendly?

Dogs not allowed on Gulf beaches inside the park. Leashed dogs allowed on the bay side and in developed areas.

Is there an entry fee at T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park?

$6 per vehicle.

Are there lifeguards at T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park?

No lifeguards are stationed at T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.

What amenities are at T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park?

Amenities at T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park include restrooms, showers, concession, cabins (8), campground, kayak/canoe launch, boat ramp, playground.

When is the water warmest at T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park?

The Gulf of Mexico is bathwater-warm by mid-summer — 84-88°F is typical from July through September on the FL Gulf, TX coast, and AL/MS coast. Swimming comfortable from April through October on most of the Gulf.

Where is T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park located?

T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park is in Gulf County, FL, at 8899 Cape San Blas Rd, Port St. Joe, FL 32456.

Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS

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