Indigenous peoples frequented the region, drawn by the plentiful fishing and hunting opportunities offered by both the Econfina River and the Gulf Coast.

Through the ages, visitors have reveled in the park’s convenient proximity to the abundant marine life and raw materials of the Gulf of Mexico. 

It was in the year 1989 that this expanse was unveiled as a state park, dedicated to safeguarding the untouched landscapes encompassed by this 4,528-acre sanctuary.