Oscar Scherer State Park

Quick answers

When is Oscar Scherer State Park open?

Usually Mon–Sun from 8:00. Details

When is the best time to visit Oscar Scherer State Park?

By typical weather, the best months for a day outdoors here are February, April, and November. Details

When is Oscar Scherer State Park open?

• Mon–Sun from 8:00

From 56 published days, 2026-11-07 to 2027-01-01; community-mapped.

About

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Pet-friendly (leashed), Restrooms, Visitor center, Showers, Store / concessions.

When is the best time to visit Oscar Scherer State Park?

By typical weather, the best months for a day outdoors here are February, April, and November.

The weather works against it in June, July, August, and September.

The warmest month is August, with average highs near 86°F (30°C); the coolest is January, near 68°F (20°C).

August is the wettest month, with about 8.1 in (206 mm) of precipitation in a typical August.

Typical weather, 25-year Meteorological and Solar Monthly & Annual Climatologies (January 2001 - December 2025). Data from NASA Langley Research Center POWER Project (CC BY 4.0)

Official facts

The Forest Service rates the wildfire hazard potential at Oscar Scherer State Park's mapped point low (2023 map); the map describes the land rather than any day's fire danger.

Protected waters: 5.6 km². None of it is no-take.

Fishing: Commercial and Recreational Fishing Restricted.

Conservation focus: Natural Heritage and Sustainable Production. Protects the whole ecosystem. Site-Specific Management Plan.

IUCN category: IV (Habitat or species management area).

Protection level: Uniform Multiple Use.

Marine protection: State Park. Listed as "Oscar Scherer State Park" in NOAA's Marine Protected Areas Inventory, managed by Florida Department of Environmental Protection, established 1956.

Public access: Open access.

Protected area: 1,396 acres (565 ha).

Designation: State Park. Listed as "Oscar Scherer State Park" in the Protected Areas Database of the United States. Protection: managed for biodiversity (GAP 2). IUCN category III.

Established: 1956.

Managed by: FL Dept. of Environmental Protection, Div. of Recreation and Parks.

NOAA Marine Protected Areas Center (Office of National Marine Sanctuaries) with the US Department of the Interior, MPA Inventory 2023 · U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1 · Dillon, Gregory K. 2023. Wildfire Hazard Potential for the United States (270-m), version 2023. 4th Edition. Forest Service Research Data Archive

At the park

• Exhibits exhibit
• Visitor center exhibit
• Playground play area
• Biking activity
• Camping activity
• Horseback riding activity
• Picnicking activity
• Beaches scenic feature
• Wildlife & bird watching scenic feature
• Hiking trails trail
• Nature & walking trails trail
• Boating water
• Fishing water
• Paddling (kayak/canoe) water
• River tubing water
• Scuba diving water
• Snorkeling water
• Surfing & windsurfing water
• Swimming water

Shows and experiences

• Boat tours
• Historic sites & museum

Places to eat

• 1 Hot Cookie and Ice Cream

Before you go

Limits

The collection, destruction or disturbance of plants, animals or park property is prohibited

Limits

Alcoholic beverage consumption is allowed in designated areas only

History

Opened

1956

• Park opened

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• Legoland Florida Theme park · 74 mi
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Distances are in a straight line.