Fort Pike State Park offers visitors lots of interesting history as well as opportunity for paddling on the open waters surrounding the park. This trip starts from the launch at the state park and heads south into Lake Saint Catherine. The state park provides access to exposed open water adjacent to the Gulf of Mexico and the water can be get rough with wind, so be cautious and stay close to the shoreline. The state park offers the historic remnants to view as well as picnic sites making it a fun place to visit before or after exploring the area by water.