Hontoon Island is only accessible by ferry or personal watercraft.
A small river slider basks in the marina sunlight.
The Hontoon Island ferry waiting to take visitors across the river.
Timucuan artifacts speak to the island's rich history.
A scenic view of the river from the park's picnic area.
Open picnic area surrounded by oaks and palms.
The ferry shuttling visitors to and from the marina.
The park features a colorful butterfly garden that attracts many species such as this gulf fritillary.
Mushrooms growing on a snag off the nature trail.
Red-shouldered hawk.
Anole on palmetto leaf.
Accessible cabin.
The cabin sites are surrounded by gorgeous cabbage palm.
Row of available tent sites.
Cabin site complete with picnic table and fire pit.
Enjoying the view from the cabin's porch.
Another cabin available for rental.
One of many nature trails on the island.
Some of the trails feature boardwalks, which are convenient for the wet season.
Keep and eye out for the island's species of venomous snakes.
Hontoon Island has interesting insect life such as these wasps.
Native flora abounds.
Heading toward the campsite.
Paddlecraft available for rental in the marina.
A view from the ferry.
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