Princess Place Preserve

Travel back in time to "old Florida" at the Princess Place Preserve. This preserve is an expansive 1500 acre park. The name "Princess Place" comes from a  princess named Angela Mills Cutting Worden. Henry Cutting, Angela's first husband purchased this land in 1886. After he passed, she eventually married an exiled Russian prince. Thus, the name Princess Place was born out of her newfound royal title. A popular activity is visiting the house where the princess lived.

Prior to the princess' ownership, the history of the preserve was already rich. Fun Fact: This preserve is home to Florida's first in-ground pool. Think of this natural preserve as a one-stop shop for every outdoor activity. Nature lovers will find themselves in paradise here. Reminiscent of "old Florida," many of the old structure are still intact.

Popular activities and amenities at the preserve include:

Camping

Camp under the stars with your family and pets! In order to make a reservation, you must make an account via the Flagler County Parks & Recreation site. Through the website, you will find a link titled "Camping & Cottages Online Reservations." (It's listed on the left menu and under resources towards the bottom of the page) The cost of reserving a camp site for a non-resident is $20.

Equestrian

A very unique feature of this preserve is that it's horse friendly! There is an equestrian campsite and various trails for you to ride on.

Princess Place Cabins

Immerse yourself in the history by touring or staying in the cabins. Lodge tours take place Friday-Sunday at 2:00PM. However,  it's important to note that these tours are weather permitting. These cabins are actually available as vacation rentals. The cost ranges between $125-150/night depending on the day of the week. For more information, visit the website.

Trails & Other Activities

There are numerous trails available at varying lengths and difficulties. As mentioned before, there are even trails suitable for horses! All walking trails are beautiful and surrounded by the natural landscape of the preserve. Some popular activities at this park are biking, picnics, birding, fishing, and canoeing. There is a kayak launcher within the park as well! See this brochure for more info.

Photos are courtesy of Visit St. Augustine website