The Nature Conservancy Blowing Rocks Preserve

Category: Nature preserve in Hobe Sound, Florida

Address: 574 S Beach Rd, Hobe Sound, FL 33455, USA

Phone: +15617446668

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–4:30PM

Monday: 9AM–4:30PM

Tuesday: 9AM–4:30PM

Wednesday: 9AM–4:30PM

Thursday: 9AM–4:30PM

Friday: 9AM–4:30PM

Saturday: 9AM–4:30PM

Reviews

M W.

Sep 18, 2022

Blowing Rocks is so beautiful and special. They open from 9-4:30pm. The only downside is parking space is very limited. Suggest you visit either very early or maybe 30min before they close to get a parking spot.

Jeff

Sep 12, 2022

Very nice little place to spend some time swimming and snorkeling. Have to watch the tides to see the water through the rocks, otherwise get to see a rocky coast only. Good place for shell collecting for kids.

brooke perfeito

Sep 12, 2022

HIGHLY recommend visiting. It was really hot the day we went. Maybe gp when it's cooler. You walk a small trail thats all trees, then you hit beach and rocks are right there. Beach was loaded with turtle eggs as well. Just breath taking. The education center was informative and had very clean bathrooms

K S

Sep 11, 2022

This beach was BEAUTIFUL!!! Crystal clear water for snorkeling A sea turtle swam right by us!

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Questions & Answers

Are you dogs allowed on beach?

Maureen Candela | Sep 18, 2018
Clarence Nicholas | Sep 18, 2018

No they do not allow it they have dog beach in jupiter

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Can I come at sunrise or sunset? Is there additional parking?

Alexandria Thomas | Mar 21, 2022
ruth karina Zepeda | Mar 21, 2022

The one entrance has parking in the front and right across the street where the educational center is. It opens at 9am till 4:30pm (right now is turtle 🐢 nesting season) but there are other entrances to watch the sunrise and sunset from.

when is the best time to capture pictures of the waves hitting the shore?

Lisa Varandas | Sep 18, 2018
Amanda B (Kitty2287) | Sep 18, 2018

High tide is when you get big sprays. Low tide there are no sprays.

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Do you have to pay to get in the park and how do you know if it's high tide or not

christian orozco | Sep 18, 2019
Billy Webb | Sep 18, 2019

I think it is donations, you can always park a couple hundred feet away and walk there it is a public beach. And look up a local tide chart on Google.

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Can people swim in the water?

yomi1986ful | Sep 18, 2019
LA Glickman | Sep 18, 2019

I have never seen an alligator in the Atlantic Ocean. If you're looking for a nice Beach to go swimming I would go a little further south into Juno where the beach is more compatible for people. I find the Blowing Rock is a little rocky it has a cliff of rocks which is why the water blows.

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Do they really close this beach at 4:30?

Natalie Chrapla | Sep 16, 2022
Jon Paggioli | Sep 16, 2022

Parking lot closes then. You can walk from coral cove up the beach to it

We are thinking of coming to your conservancy on 9/15/22, will it be open? Are there restrooms on the premises?

Sheri Flamenbaum | Sep 10, 2022
Jon Paggioli | Sep 10, 2022

Bring your own shade. The beach is unforgiving in the amount of sun it provides. Showers to rinse off, limited parking, amazing views. If lot is full, park at coral cove and walk down beach.

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Why does a beach close at 4:00pm?

Austin Lawrence | Jul 19, 2022
The Nature Conservancy Blowing Rocks Preserve | Jul 19, 2022

Hi Austin! Blowing Rocks' parking lots and trails close at 4:30pm. If you wish to enjoy the local beach outside of those hours, you can park at Palm Beach County's Coral Cove Park (located one miles south of Blowing Rocks) between sunrise and sunset. The rocks extend to their shoreline, and you can also walk north on the beach to view the rocks on the far south end of the preserve.

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Are there bbq grills

Susan Pineiro | May 20, 2022
Roads Traveled Photography | May 20, 2022

No, it’s very primitive with limited parking. Get there very early and be prepared to hike.

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Is it hard to find parking ?

Sheryl Rome | May 20, 2022
Keith HOOVER | May 20, 2022

Can be on the weekends.

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Do you have to swim too far from the shore to reach the 30 feet deep?

Irene Williams | Jan 20, 2022
Deb | Jan 20, 2022

Yes it is a shallow beach

is overnight camping allowed?

Francisco Esquivel | Jan 20, 2022
R Rubiano | Jan 20, 2022

No, Daytime visitation only.

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Is it open during December

kempy peart | Oct 22, 2021
The Nature Conservancy Blowing Rocks Preserve | Oct 22, 2021

Hello! Great question. We are open all year long. Temporarily, we are open Wednesday-Sunday from 9:00am to 4:30pm, and we hope to fully open back to 7 days a week in the near future. The preserve will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. We hope to have you join us on the Preserve this season!

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Can you do a photoshoot here?

William Price | Sep 17, 2021
The Nature Conservancy Blowing Rocks Preserve | Sep 17, 2021

Hello William, thanks for your question! Personal photography is allowed but photoshoots are not permitted. For alternate locations with similar rocky shorelines we recommend that you check out Coral Cove Beach Park in Jupiter or the House of Refuge Beach in Stuart.

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Hello, I see the park is closed sun-wed. Does that mean access to the beach and rocks is also unavailable?

Dlopez - | Sep 17, 2021
The Nature Conservancy Blowing Rocks Preserve | Sep 17, 2021

Hi there! Yes, the preserve trail that leads to the beach is closed during our closed hours. The closest public beach access is located approximately one mile south of Blowing Rocks, at Palm Beach County's Coral Cove Beach Park.

Days and times open

Esteban Brown | Sep 17, 2021
The Nature Conservancy Blowing Rocks Preserve | Sep 17, 2021

Hi Esteban, Blowing Rocks is currently open Wednesday-Saturday from 9:00am-4:30pm. We are closed on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays. For the most up-to-date information, you can check our website at www.nature.org/blowingrocks

It was closed Monday the 11th Is it closed indefinitely?

Cindy Dyson | Sep 17, 2021
The Nature Conservancy Blowing Rocks Preserve | Sep 17, 2021

Hi Cindy, Blowing Rocks is currently open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday each week. We are closed on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays.

Can you camp here?

hope danielson | Sep 17, 2021
Lucio Guglielmi | Sep 17, 2021

Unfortunately not

The acess to the beach is already open in DEC 2020?

Joao Marçal | Sep 17, 2021
Jimmy Dang | Sep 17, 2021

It's limited access. The education center remains closed to the public but the beach side is open as long as there are opened parking spots

Do we need any permitting for photo shots in the preserve?

Bonesspearfishing | Sep 17, 2021
The Nature Conservancy Blowing Rocks Preserve | Sep 17, 2021

Hi there, Blowing Rocks is currently closed to the public. When we are open to visitors, we do not allow photo shoots on the preserve. You can view our full list of preserve rules on our website at www.nature.org/blowingrocks. Thank you!

Can we paddle board at blowimg rocks preserve

Sherill Harding | Sep 17, 2021
The Nature Conservancy Blowing Rocks Preserve | Sep 17, 2021

Paddle boarding is allowed on both sides (Indian River Lagoon and Atlantic Ocean), but there are no launch or haul out sites within the preserve boundaries. Many people like to enter the water at Coral Cove Park, located just 1 mile south of the preserve. Blowing Rocks Preserve does not offer rentals, and it is always recommended to check the tides and weather when planning a day on the water.

Why is blowing rocks closed?

Hipolito Portillo | Sep 17, 2020
The Nature Conservancy Blowing Rocks Preserve | Sep 17, 2020

In the best interests of the health and safety of our staff, volunteers, visitors and the community, Blowing Rocks Preserve is closed until further notice. Please continue to check our website for the latest information at nature.org/blowingrocks.

When do you expect the preserve to open?

Joel Skikne | Sep 17, 2020
The Nature Conservancy Blowing Rocks Preserve | Sep 17, 2020

Hi Joel, we do not have a reopen date set. You can find the latest information on our website, www.nature.org/blowingrocks

Why is Blowing rocks temporarily closed?

Megan Lackey | Sep 17, 2020
Visit BRP | Sep 17, 2020

In the best interests of the health and safety of staff, volunteers, visitors and the community, The Nature Conservancy has determined many of the publicly accessible preserves with certain risks, such as Blowing Rocks Preserve, will remain closed until further notice. All preserve events have been cancelled until further notice.

Can a person in a wheelchair get close enough to see the blowing rocks?

Renee Badall | Sep 17, 2020
Andrew Harmon (Werd69) | Sep 17, 2020

No. At least I didn't see any. The path to the beach is rocky. But call to make sure.

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What time is high tide today. With the coastal flood and hide tides. Should be a show this morning 👍

Richard Readling | Sep 17, 2020
mike gomes | Sep 17, 2020

Goggle it

Can I bring my four legged friend

Bridgette Forman | Sep 18, 2019
Nicole Andrighetti | Sep 18, 2019

No.

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Is there good snorkeling here

sam joyner | Sep 18, 2019
Cindy B | Sep 18, 2019

If you are going to snorkel, make sure that the high tide is actually high. But yes you can snorkel and there's a lot to see.

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Hello, we are planning on going in mid June, but I want to know if fishing is allowed?

Jessenia Vazquez | Sep 18, 2019
Peter Johnson | Sep 18, 2019

You are allowed to fish and to scuba dive in this preserve. Here is the Martin County web site https://discovermartin.com/blowing-rocks-preserve-hobe-sound/

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Hello! Is the beach ok to go with a toddler?

Stéphanie Meyer Amaro | Sep 18, 2019
Dan Closs | Sep 18, 2019

Not the best place for a toddler, some places are not too safe + no life guards.

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Are there handicapped parking spots near the boardwalk to the beach?

Lori | Sep 18, 2019
jennifer | Sep 18, 2019

Yes, but very few. Largest parking lot area is on the opposite side of the road. Additionally depending on type of handicap, you start on a boardwalk, then through a very beautiful area on a walkway made up of crushed ??? , at the end you walk up a set of stairs to a small landing, you can see for miles. Then to get to actual beach you descend a lot of stairs. The sitting area holds ?? 4 to 5 people. Very congested. Good luck

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Are there big rocks to be found that we can take. I have three fish tanks and would love to get some big rocks to take home to Texas and put in my fish tanks.

Lori | Sep 18, 2019
LA Glickman | Sep 18, 2019

it's not an environmentally responsible act to remove articles from Florida to return to Texas as much as you would love to do it.

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Are dogs allowed

Mason randall | Sep 18, 2019
Mercy Llorens | Sep 18, 2019

No pets allowed

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Is it open on Fridays around 11:00

Mary Williams | Sep 18, 2019
Mercy Llorens | Sep 18, 2019

Yes 11am.

My friend wants to get married on the beach. With a group of 10 family members with a small portable arch . is she able to just walk up to the ocean in front of rocks for a 15 min ceremony. Or does she need to get. Permit. Who does she talk

Doris Barrs | Sep 18, 2019
Silly Lumko | Sep 18, 2019

They have a Information center like a building on the other river side near the parking lot. Ask them any permission?

Are dogs aloud

Sandra Dake | Sep 18, 2019
Fogelson Family | Sep 18, 2019

no

Hey local guides, I've been planning on going here but I was wondering if it's crowded when they first open?Is parking hard to find?I know they have a small parking lot, but if it is filled do they open more parking spaces?Plan on being there at 9-10

Nastasia M | Sep 18, 2018
Melissa M. | Sep 18, 2018

There is additional parking across the street. I found it to be mildly crowded everytime, small lot was always full when we went, but worth the effort of finding alternative parking if necessary .

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I will visit blowing rock preserve on April 24 or 25, 2018. When are the high tides on those dates? Or, where can I find out about high tide? Thanks, Carl

A Google User | Sep 18, 2018
Nick L | Sep 18, 2018

Hey Carl...Nick here....get on that there Google machine....type in the search area as follows: tides, blowing rocks, Jupiter, FL....if you get to Jupiter without Google mindreading, congrats! Enjoy

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Hello- Are there bathroom facilities nearby? What kind of footwear is best for trail? Thanks in advance for a response.

bernice | Sep 18, 2018
Matthew O'Dea | Sep 18, 2018

There are bathrooms in the conservatory which is centrally located in the trails. As far as footwear, comfort is key. Some of the trails are sand and great for going barefoot while others are crushed coral and can be sharp.

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Can you still surf fish

Anthony Ferro | Sep 18, 2018
Srikanth.I | Sep 18, 2018

Yeah, you can.

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What time do you close on veterans day?

Victoria Peacock | Sep 18, 2018
Jason Taylor | Sep 18, 2018

4:30. They're open every day except Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

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Are dogs allowed?

Maria Cortes | Sep 18, 2018
Erica Cuascut | Sep 18, 2018

yes

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Who cleans and maintains the beaches at this perserve? Lots of plastic fom Hurricane Irma.

Karen Gray | Sep 18, 2018
amy dance fernandez | Sep 18, 2018

Across the street is the building they should have someone in there who can help.

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