FORT CLINCH STATE PARKFort Clinch State Park has oceanside camping in a historic setting. This writeup is from the home page created by the Florida State Park Service. I can't improve on it, so here it is. A part of the park system since 1935, Fort Clinch is one of the most well-preserved 19th century forts in the country. Although no battles were fought here, it was garrisoned during both the Civil and Spanish-American wars. During the 1930s, the Civilian Conservation Corps began preserving and rebuilding many of the structures of the abandoned fort. Daily tours with period reenactors depicting garrison life bring the fort to life for visitors. Sunbathing, swimming, and beachcombing are popular activities at the beach. Anglers can fish from the pier or take advantage of excellent surf fishing. Hikers and bicyclists can enjoy a six-mile trail through the park. Self-guided nature trails provide opportunities to learn about and observe native plants and wildlife. A full-facility campground and a youth camping area provide overnight accommodations. Located north of the city of Fernandina Beach, off State Road A1A. For general information about the park, please call 904-277-7274. Campsite reservations can be made through ReserveAmerica.com.
8:00 AM to sunset 365 days a year. PARK FEES Admission Fee: $6.00 per vehicle. Limit 2-8 people per vehicle. $4.00 Single Occupant Vehicle. $2.00 Pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass. Camping Fee: $26.00 per night, plus tax. Includes water and electricity at Amelia River and Atlantic Beach campgrounds. $1.00 per youth, organized youth and adult group camping. $5.00 per adult/chaperon, organized youth and adult group camping. NEARBY TOWNS Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach, Jacksonville, Yulee, Jacksonville Beach More more information about other towns in Florida, see Florida Towns. HOW TO FIND FORT CLINCH STATE PARK Take I–95 to the Fernandina Beach/Callahan exit (Milepost Exit 373 - Old Exit 129), and stay to the right. You will then be traveling east on A1A. (This road becomes 8th Street within the town limits of Fernandina.) Stay on this road, (A1A), for 16 miles until you come to the intersection of 8th Street and Atlantic Avenue. Turn right on Atlantic Avenue and go about two miles, Fort Clinch State Park will be on the left. View Larger Map
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