Tour boat @ J Dickinson State Park Hobe Sound

RFAR / Pack & Paddle event ..High tide so boat can make it to Trapper Nelson site on the Loxahatchee River $32 11 AM Tour . 1 and 1/2 hour tour with a ranger lead tour of the homestead site and buildings. Meet 10 AM at the concession store/ area 4 miles into the park to buy your ticket for the 11 AM tour. Just signing up on this site does not reserve a spot. You have to get there in person and pay the same day. .No reservations so get there to buy your ticket
16450 S.E. Federal Highway
Hobe Sound FL 33455
Get directions Follow the signs. 35 mph so please plan accordingly and do not speed through the park. There are no reservations for the tour boat. . Pay inside the store so you can get a spot . Park admission $6 per car.( you may want to consider buying a State Park pass $60 single annual to get you in most of the other parks too ) Bring a picnic lunch to leave in your car and we can get a picnic table near by. If there is time we may do short sidewalk that runs along the river. Please click on the links for more detailed information. If you are so inclined there are canoe and kayak rentals if you want to paddle up to the site or after the tour boat event. Concession ph 561 746-1466 ...... Hope you can make it Ben 561 425-3077 [bbsdob525@aol.com](mailto:bbsdob525@aol.com)

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Loxahatchee River Boat Tours | Jonathan Dickinson State Park, FL
Trapper Nelson's | Explore Jonathan Dickinson State Park, Hobe Sound, FL


Discover the fascinating story of Trapper Nelson, the “Wildman of the Loxahatchee,” who arrived in the 1930s and carved out a unique life in the wilderness. Known for his rugged independence and resourcefulness, Trapper made his living trapping and selling furs while building a remarkable homestead that has become a cherished piece of Florida history. With limited formal education, Trapper Nelson thrived in the wild, earning fame for his wildlife zoo, which attracted visitors from all over. Over the years, he acquired significant land holdings and created a self-sustaining retreat, complete with log cabins, a Seminole-style “Chickee” shelter, lush tropical gardens, and a wildlife zoo.
Following his death in 1968, the state of Florida acquired the land to preserve his legacy. Today, Trapper Nelson’s homestead offers a glimpse into his unique way of life, showcasing his ingenuity and deep connection to nature...RFAR (Recess For Active Retirees)