The best private sites RV parks near Fernandina Beach

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North of Jacksonville, Fernandina Beach nearly dips into Georgia—but Florida isn’t finished quite yet. Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Amelia River, this Nassau County city sits on Amelia Island. Due to this unique location, Fernandina Beach presents campers with Northeast Florida’s top trails, golf courses, and vistas. Trailblazers will love exploring Florida’s wildlife while on a nature tour of Egan’s Creek Greenway Trail. Meanwhile, group campers near Main Beach Park can have fun in the sun with a game of beach volleyball. Campsites on Fernandina Beach offer a taste of island life, right along the East Coast. 

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Top-rated campgrounds near Fernandina Beach

1. The Lodge at Hartley Oaks

97%
(52)
38mi from Fernandina Beach · 9 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Sleep under the stars at Buffalo Creek while at Hartley Oaks formerly known as Newell Lodge. Select your site or pitch your tent. The outdoors is right outside your door. Fire Pits and wood are available at a nominal fee. Guest full bathrooms are available. Nestled in the midst of a private 57-acre native live oak forest, you'll find yourself quite happily in the middle of nowhere. Out here, nature sings you to sleep. You'll awaken to a place and time found nowhere else in the world. Located in rural Georgia on a 57-acre tract of beautiful live oak trees. 30 and 50 amperage hookups are available for RVs. (Electric and Water.) Four full bathrooms are available for guests. An accessible dump station is on-site. Buffalo Creek Campsites are on the grounds of Hartley Oaks near the Okefenokee Swamp. Our sites are closed to the general public and available by reservation only. Welcome!
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from 
$15
 / night

2. Blackwater River Camp

100%
(39)
46mi from Fernandina Beach · 13 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome to Blackwater, y'all! Tucked along the Florida–Georgia line on the most southern tip of Georgia, Blackwater is a 10+ acre private property surrounded by Georgia pines and live oaks. Here, the days feel longer, the countryside invites you to slow down, unplug, and explore. Just 35 minutes from Jacksonville and an hour from St. Augustine, this peaceful compound boasts more than 1,300+ feet of riverfront. Over 2+ acres of open field provide plenty of space to spread out, while the surrounding native woods capture that “Old Florida” feel. Across the river on the FL side, 150+ acres of protected preserve ensure unspoiled views and total privacy. Whether you’re pitching a tent for a night under the stars or gathering with friends and family for a party/event beneath our 70' pavilion with electricity and water, Blackwater has something for everyone. Swim, fish, paddleboard, kayak, canoe, or launch a jon boat from our launch area. Just minutes away from St. Mary's Shoals "Equipedal" Park for a day of hiking, biking, off-roading, and horseback trails, and our property sits near the edge of the Okefenokee Swamp, the largest freshwater blackwater swamp in North America, making it a unique destination for nature lovers. Frequently Asked Questions: Why is the river black? The water is rich with tannins from the Okefenokee Swamp, giving it a tea-colored appearance that is black in 1ft or more in depth Is the river water safe for swimming? Definitely. The water is clean and free of agricultural runoff, pollutants, and it even possesses natural antibacterial properties! Is the river rough on the feet? No, the property sits on an ancient 10,000+ year old beach dune called "Trail Ridge", featuring soft white quartz sand Does the river smell? Not at all How bad are the bugs? While we recommend bug/tick spray, mosquitoes/flies don’t overrun the property Are there wild animals? Yes, wild animals can make an appearance at any time Is hunting/shooting allowed? No, this is private property. BB guns and archery are okay with adult supervision. Family-friendly? Yes! But please note that there is no lifeguard on duty, so watch children closely, as river currents can be strong at times. *Swim at your own risk* Nearby stores/restaurants? Yes, plenty in Macclenny, FL
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
$20
 / night

North of Jacksonville, Fernandina Beach nearly dips into Georgia—but Florida isn’t finished quite yet. Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and the Amelia River, this Nassau County city sits on Amelia Island. Due to this unique location, Fernandina Beach presents campers with Northeast Florida’s top trails, golf courses, and vistas. Trailblazers will love exploring Florida’s wildlife while on a nature tour of Egan’s Creek Greenway Trail. Meanwhile, group campers near Main Beach Park can have fun in the sun with a game of beach volleyball. Campsites on Fernandina Beach offer a taste of island life, right along the East Coast. 

98% (148)

Top-rated campgrounds near Fernandina Beach

1. The Lodge at Hartley Oaks

97%
(52)
38mi from Fernandina Beach · 9 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Sleep under the stars at Buffalo Creek while at Hartley Oaks formerly known as Newell Lodge. Select your site or pitch your tent. The outdoors is right outside your door. Fire Pits and wood are available at a nominal fee. Guest full bathrooms are available. Nestled in the midst of a private 57-acre native live oak forest, you'll find yourself quite happily in the middle of nowhere. Out here, nature sings you to sleep. You'll awaken to a place and time found nowhere else in the world. Located in rural Georgia on a 57-acre tract of beautiful live oak trees. 30 and 50 amperage hookups are available for RVs. (Electric and Water.) Four full bathrooms are available for guests. An accessible dump station is on-site. Buffalo Creek Campsites are on the grounds of Hartley Oaks near the Okefenokee Swamp. Our sites are closed to the general public and available by reservation only. Welcome!
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from 
$15
 / night

2. Blackwater River Camp

100%
(39)
46mi from Fernandina Beach · 13 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome to Blackwater, y'all! Tucked along the Florida–Georgia line on the most southern tip of Georgia, Blackwater is a 10+ acre private property surrounded by Georgia pines and live oaks. Here, the days feel longer, the countryside invites you to slow down, unplug, and explore. Just 35 minutes from Jacksonville and an hour from St. Augustine, this peaceful compound boasts more than 1,300+ feet of riverfront. Over 2+ acres of open field provide plenty of space to spread out, while the surrounding native woods capture that “Old Florida” feel. Across the river on the FL side, 150+ acres of protected preserve ensure unspoiled views and total privacy. Whether you’re pitching a tent for a night under the stars or gathering with friends and family for a party/event beneath our 70' pavilion with electricity and water, Blackwater has something for everyone. Swim, fish, paddleboard, kayak, canoe, or launch a jon boat from our launch area. Just minutes away from St. Mary's Shoals "Equipedal" Park for a day of hiking, biking, off-roading, and horseback trails, and our property sits near the edge of the Okefenokee Swamp, the largest freshwater blackwater swamp in North America, making it a unique destination for nature lovers. Frequently Asked Questions: Why is the river black? The water is rich with tannins from the Okefenokee Swamp, giving it a tea-colored appearance that is black in 1ft or more in depth Is the river water safe for swimming? Definitely. The water is clean and free of agricultural runoff, pollutants, and it even possesses natural antibacterial properties! Is the river rough on the feet? No, the property sits on an ancient 10,000+ year old beach dune called "Trail Ridge", featuring soft white quartz sand Does the river smell? Not at all How bad are the bugs? While we recommend bug/tick spray, mosquitoes/flies don’t overrun the property Are there wild animals? Yes, wild animals can make an appearance at any time Is hunting/shooting allowed? No, this is private property. BB guns and archery are okay with adult supervision. Family-friendly? Yes! But please note that there is no lifeguard on duty, so watch children closely, as river currents can be strong at times. *Swim at your own risk* Nearby stores/restaurants? Yes, plenty in Macclenny, FL
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
$20
 / night

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The best private sites RV parks near Fernandina Beach guide

Where to go

Fort Clinch State Park

For proof that Fernandina Beach does it all, Fort Clinch State Park clinches the deal. As a well-preserved Civil War fort, Fort Clinch contains galleries, beaches, and trails. The fort is simultaneously a park, so in between all of those cannons, tortoises may make an appearance. Incredible views are a common amenity across Fort Clinch campsites, which can accommodate RV, cabin, and tent campers—as well as campers seeking a bungalow, boat, or yurt. 

Amelia Island State Park

Head south of Fernandina Beach, and you’ll encounter Amelia Island’s namesake park As one of the Talbot Island State Parks, Amelia Island State Park covers roughly 200 acres of beaches, marshes, and forests. Given this all-encompassing scenery, campers can enjoy a slew of activities. Think: swimming, kayaking, sunbathing, and fishing. If you really love the latter, make sure to stop by George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier State Park to cast your rod with the locals. 

Talbot Island

Just below Fernandina Beach—and Amelia Island, for that matter—Talbot Island yet again merges landscapes. Less than 30 minutes south of your Fernandina Beach campsite, you’ll leave one island and enter another. Enjoy a picnic, swim, or hike at Big Talbot Island State Park. Just south of the park, the wetlands of Timucuan Ecological and Historical Preserve beg for a slow morning spent birdwatching and admiring Florida’s marshes. 

When to go

Fernandina Beach camping thrives when the beaches are at their best. As is the case for most of Florida, optimal beach camping means a winter getaway. Florida summers get unbearably hot and bug-ridden. All campers can agree—nature is enjoyed best when the nights are cool and the mosquitoes sparse.