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The safety and enjoyment of Franklin County, Florida’s public beaches are affected by changes in tide and surf conditions. To minimize the risks of drowning or serious injury, the Florida Coastal Management Program worked with the Florida Beach Patrol Chiefs Association, the United States Lifesaving Association (USLA), and the International Life Saving Federation to develop a uniform warning flag program for use by Florida’s beachfront communities.
Beach conditions and Flag warnings can be located here - https://www.franklincountyparks.com/parks-recreation/beach-flag-warnings/
Below are the summary rules for golf carts. Please verify any details with Franklin County Sheriff's department:
Rules may change, so please contact Franklin County Sheriff's Department to verify current laws.
St. George Island public beaches are all dog friendly. Dogs are required to be on a leash and owners are required to pickup and dispose of pet waste. Franklin county provides waste bags and trash cans at the public beach access points. Dogs are also allowed in the state part, but are not allowed on the beach in the state park.
Yes, you will need a fishing license to fish from any access point. You can find details on where to acquire a license on the Florida Fish and Wildlife site. https://myfwc.com/license/recreational/how-to-order/
The following are allowed on the Recreational Path:
The following are the rules for the Recreational Path:
Franklin County enforces a “Leave No Trace” ordinance to ensure the preservation of the region’s beaches, wildlife, and natural environment. The ordinance prohibits leaving anything on the beach (beyond the dune line) overnight, including chairs, tents, canopies, umbrellas, and beach toys. Help to keep our sandscapes and shorelines clean and clear while protecting beach and marine wildlife by collecting all of your belongings at the end of your day, and properly disposing of all waste.
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