Before You Arrive

The plantation Ruins offers visitors a look at the early 19th Century history of Florida's sugar plantations and their demise during the Second Seminole War. The Park also offers outdoor and screened picnic areas, canoe rental, and hiking.

Visitors are encouraged to spend time viewing the Plantation Ruins and learning about local 19th Century history.

Hours and Days of Operation

Monday and Thursday through Sunday: 9am to 5pm

Tuesday and Wednesday: Closed

Directions to the Bulow Ruins State Park 

Heading north on Interstate 95 from Daytona Beach, turn right (heading South) at the Old Dixie Highway (formerly Marco Polo Boulevard) at Exit 278, turn left onto Old Kings Road 0.3 miles, turn right at the sign in 1.9 miles, and continue for 1 mile on the Old Beach Road until you reach the park entrance. 

Heading south on Interstate 95 from St. Augustine or Jacksonville, turn left (heading East) at State Road 100 at Exit 284, turn right onto Old Kings Road in 0.2 miles, turn left at the sign in 3.5 miles, and continue 1 mile on the Old Beach Road until you reach the park entrance.

3501 Old Kings Road, Flagler Beach, FL 32136

Arrival

Before you plan on arriving at the State Park entrance, make sure you do not get confused by other locations and developments that use "Bulow Plantation" or similar names as titles. Furthermore, make sure to look for and turn at the "Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park" sign on the right (heading South) or left (heading North), and make sure that the sign does not say "Bulow Creek State Park," as both titles can easily confuse visitors. 

Begin your historic experience at the entrance from Old Kings Road. When you turn down the one-lane dirt road (Old Beach Road) to the Park, begin to imagine yourself traveling in a horse drawn carriage or by horseback. Traveling the dirt road would be very similar to what you would have experienced back in the 1830s.

At the entrance gate. you will encounter a stop sign at the entrance. On your left you will see envelopes in which to place your daily fee. Make sure you place the receipt tag on your rear-view mirror. The Park Ranger patrols regularly and will come by to check.

You should also help yourself by taking a copy of the State Park's Guide. It contains a map of the Park and provides additional information about canoe usage, picnicking, and hiking.

To reach the Sugar Mill Ruins, drive past the picnic pavillion on your right and proceed through the woods up the road.