
Fort Clinch State Park
Fernandina Beach, Florida(View other Fernandina Beach area campgrounds)
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Ownership: State GovernmentOfficial website: floridastateparks.org
Posted by: Mongoose on June 24, 2009
Description
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.Directions
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.Activities
Beaches, Fishing, Bicycling (off-road), Canoeing & Kayaking, Naturs Trail, Wildlife Viewing.Guidebooks
- The U.S.A. Comprehensive Public Camping Guide (Lower 48), Vol. 8: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina
- Beach and Coastal Camping in Florida
- Moon Florida RV Camping
Services
Beaches, Off-Road Biking, Fort, local attractions in Jacksonville, nearby Amelia Island.Reservation info
All FL State Parks reservations must be made through ReserveAmerica:http://www.reserveamerica.com/Camping/FORT CLINCH SP/r/campgroundDetails.do?subTabIndex=campDetail&contractCode=FL&parkId=281027
Fees
$22 per nightPhotos from Fort Clinch State Park
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Reviews of Fort Clinch State Park
Reviewed by Mongoose on June 24, 2009
(0 out of 0 members found this review useful.)The campground is great and offers two campgrounds, the Amelia Island & Atlantic Beach campgrounds. Both are very shaded with exceptional amenities and the rangers are polite and helpful. Beaches are awesome, and the park offers some off-road biking for the more adventurous type. Great place to just relax and enjoy your self.
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weight: 3 lb 1 oz/1.4 kg packaged weight: 3 lb 12 oz/1.7 kg type: 3 Season/Superlight capacity: 2 length: 7...
