St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park

St. Lucie Inlet Preserve State Park is a Florida state park managed by the state park agency, about 1.9 miles from the town of Fruita. It is a preserve-style park, so plan a visit around the season as much as the destination. Typical averages from the nearby weather station in Stuart, FL, about 7.4 miles away, point to the cooler months as the most comfortable time to go. January highs run about 74°F with lows near 56°F. February and March stay mild, with highs of 76°F to 78°F and only seven or eight wet days a month. By April, highs reach 82°F and the heat builds from there. July and August average 91°F highs with lows of 76°F, and September matches August with about 16 wet days, making late summer the hottest and rainiest stretch of the year. Conditions ease again in November, when highs drop to about 80°F, and December brings highs near 76°F. Snow does not occur here. Several trails lie within easy driving distance. White Loop (Jdsp) is about 6.2 miles away, and Scrub Trail is about 6.8 miles away. Green Trail (Jdsp) and St Lucie South campground are both roughly 9 miles off, so a stay at the campground can be paired with a day at the preserve.