Hontoon Island State Park
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Attractions

Hontoon Island State Park

St. Johns River island park reachable only by boat - a free passenger ferry runs daily. Hiking, an 80-foot observation deck area, camping and cabins, and a replica Timucuan owl totem. Six miles west of downtown DeLand off SR 44. — DeLand address, ~6 miles west of downtown on the St. Johns River

Address

2309 River Ridge Rd, DeLand, FL 32720 (ferry landing)

Hours

8am until sundown; ferry runs 8am to one hour before sunset

Source: floridastateparks.orgLast verified July 1, 2026