The best camping in Amelia Island State Park, FL

Name: Amelia Island State Park
Address: Amelia Island State Park

Discover the natural allure of Amelia Island State Park.

Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Amelia Island State Park adventure.

Top-rated campsites near Amelia Island State Park

Destination Sunset – Private Waterfront RV Site, Boat Ramp & Dock

1. Destination Sunset – Private Waterfront RV Site, Boat Ramp & Dock

99%

(71)

3.1mi from Amelia Island State Park · 1 site

A private, fully fenced waterfront RV campsite on nearly an acre in Jacksonville—made for fishing, boating, quiet sunsets, and bringing the dogs. Pull onto a spacious 30' x 55' concrete RV pad with water, full sewer, and 30/50-amp hookups. Launch directly from the private boat ramp, tie up at the 400-sq-ft floating dock, or explore the surrounding creeks by canoe or kayak. Watch tarpon roll, birds pass overhead, and the sunset settle over the water. Your stay includes: • Private boat ramp and floating dock • Canoe and 2 kayaks • Fast Wi-Fi • Fire pit, charcoal grill, and hammock • Fenced space where dogs can roam • Firewood and ice available for purchase Bring your own RV or camper; there is also room to pitch a tent, but this is a campsite and does not have bathroom or shower facilities. Enjoy nearby Black Hammock Island Park, the A1A, Fernandina Beach, Cumberland Island, and local sandbars—then come back to your own peaceful waterfront base.

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Lofton Retreat

2. Lofton Retreat

100%

(57)

9.3mi from Amelia Island State Park · 1 site

This 2-acre lot will put you in touch with nature! You will see and hear owls, many species of birds in a quiet, peaceful setting. Bluebird boxes, bird feeder and birdbath are near the RV site, so you will enjoy watching nature right at your campsite. During hummingbird season, you will observe these tiny amazing birds enjoying our homemade nectar. Turtles enjoy roaming the property also. The camper pictured is in the spot where your RV will be parked. A firepit and grate are at the campsite. You will be minutes from Fernandina Beach and Amelia Island, where you can swim and surf or rent horses for a beach horseback ride. Lofton Creek Kayaking and boat launches are within minutes. Several state parks are also nearby. You will have your pick of shopping and restaurants all within 15-30 minutes of your camp site. We offer the following items which are available for purchase: Bundle of Firewood, Bag of Fat lighter, please inquire Please notify host a minimum of 30 minutes prior to your arrival so we can greet you and show you to your site. Check in is between 2 and 7 PM unless prior arrangements have been made. We are nearby in case needed. Thank you.

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Seas The Day

3. Seas The Day

95%

(10)

14mi from Amelia Island State Park · 1 site

Enjoy half of our beautiful nature preserve at the beach. The space provides a 25’ access gate, and a clear grassy area to easily accommodate up to an 21’ camper. Access to electric and water. The property is secluded with a heavy tree canopy. Half of the property is owner occupied, the other half is separated by a fence and very private. During the day enjoy easy access to the beaches, less than a mile, an eight minute bike ride. At night, enjoy the peaceful outdoors with ambient string lighting and a relaxing patio area. You will probably hear and catch a glimpse of our resident owl. Boogie boards, paddle boards, and surfboards available.

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The Blueberry Ranch

4. The Blueberry Ranch

97%

(30)

18mi from Amelia Island State Park · 1 site

Family owned blueberry farm located conveniently right off 95. Come stay on our beautiful 8+ acre blueberry farm located in Yulee, FL. We are a year round working farm growing seasonal vegetables/fruits, raising chickens and turkeys in addition to blueberries. No tent camping due to we do not have restroom facilities. RVs allowed up to 50 feet. Water available but no electric or dumping. There is a dumping station less than 1 min down the road from us. Pets allowed but must be kept on a leash and picked up after due to we have animals roaming and working the land.

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The Good Karma Honey Bee BnB

5. The Good Karma Honey Bee BnB

100%

(46)

21mi from Amelia Island State Park · 1 site

Karma Acres Farm was started in 2010 by Lee Hughes and Lisa Broward to promote their love for beekeeping and gardening for wildlife. They produce wonderful, natural, raw honey and honey products for their local community. In fact, their farm was voted as #1 best honey provider in Nassau County in 2019.

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Vineyard Lake Getaway

6. Vineyard Lake Getaway

99%

(119)

25mi from Amelia Island State Park · 6 sites

Enjoy a quite country atmosphere conveniently located minutes from I295 in Jacksonville. Bring your bathing suites, and fishing poles because this seven acres has a spring fed lake loaded with fish, and clear water ideal for swimming. The sites are spacious, and sites 1&2 have full hook ups (50 amp elect, water, and sewage). -note- Your children do not get charged as additional guests (you pay enough for them already). -note- Sites 3-6 do not have water hook ups, but have easy access to well water on my property. - text or call for gate code (gate closes automatically). -Message with any questions, I'll be happy to answer them.-

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Florida Wildlands

7. Florida Wildlands

98%

(20)

25mi from Amelia Island State Park · 2 sites · Tents, RVs

This former timberland has been recently thinned but still retains enough pine and hardwood trees to provide a natural shade. Come camp under the stars and explore wild Florida, surrounded by palmettos and other native wildlife. You may see the occasional deer, turkey, or rabbit strolling though. Pack out what you pack in and help us keep this spot “all natural” for all guests.

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Lucille Oaks

8. Lucille Oaks

90%

(46)

26mi from Amelia Island State Park · 2 sites

These recently updated, spacious, and private campsites are located near St Marys and Kingsland, GA - just 7 miles away from the Florida state line!! This property is conveniently located just off of I-95 (Exit 7). All of Lucille Oaks' RV sites are nestled under a canopy of several large trees. Each site has municipal water (Not well water) and 50/20 amp electric connections. Lights are on the power pedestals. More amenities will be added soon. So, please come and join us at Lucille Oaks on your next journey to or from Florida!!

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Previous & select newcomers welcome

9. Previous & select newcomers welcome

100%

(18)

28mi from Amelia Island State Park · 1 site

If you do NOT or can NOT read this entire description.....please move on! Thanks. ****** YOU MUST HAVE A HOLDING TANK TO STAY WITH US!!!!! A bucket in the back of the ol' Toyota or van does NOT qualify! ****** We accept stay requests from previous guests and select new folks too. We enjoy hosting but enjoy our privacy too. Privacy and serenity is why this is our version of paradise. Please tell a little about yourself if you never have been a guest with us. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT! We will not even reply to your request without some info about you. Off lease small(er) friendly QUIET WELL BEHAVED and TRAINED nutless(neutered) male dog is the boss here. We prefer guests that are active or a veteran of the many 12-step recovery programs. We carefully review booking requests to ensure the best experience for both our guests and our property, please send an introduction message when you submit your request to introduce yourself and your hopes for this trip. Safe travels!

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Almost Heaven Acres

10. Almost Heaven Acres

93%

(53)

30mi from Amelia Island State Park · 1 site

10 acres of open land! Horses on site. A few trees within the horse pasture and a small patch of woods line the back of the property. There's a 50 amp RV hookup and dump station on site as well. Happy camping!

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Blu By U Farm

11. Blu By U Farm

90%

(10)

40mi from Amelia Island State Park · 7 sites · Tents, RVs

Blu By U started out as a Blueberry Farm with 4,000 Blueberry bushes, we have since expanded to having several thousand Strawberry plants.  Both are of course seasonal with the season being in May for about 5 weeks.  We have also expanded our property so you can enjoy more stuff.  We have a 40ft movie screen and a bait and tackle shop and a country store.Learn more about this land:Pitch your tent in our wooded area or next to our 1/4 acre pond bring your pole for catch and release fishing or rent one from us. Our Blueberries and Strawberries are seasonal usually May. The Country store is open on a as needed basis. The petting zoo is available when staff is present, donations are accepted. Children must be accompanied with an adult. A shaded picnic area is available.

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Wooded areas in a horse pasture

12. Wooded areas in a horse pasture

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40mi from Amelia Island State Park · 9 sites · Tents, RVs

Campsites are on a small horse farm located just 4 miles from downtown St Augustine and 5 miles from Vilano Beach. Many hiking and water activities within 30 minutes. You select the space you where you wish to set up camp. The entrance off the dirt road is tricky for large rigs or trailers more than 35' may not have easy access. Our sites offer potable water, a shower, picnic tables, a toilet, wifi, trash disposal, space for campfires, and we are pet friendly! We can accommodate tents, RVs, and trailers. Our guests love staying here: "Camping at Gayle’s property was an amazing experience. We shared the field with 3 other campers but there was still plenty of room between sites. Land is flat and has fire pit spaces and BBQ grills. Outdoor shower was appreciated even though we didn’t use it & it was great to have the port-o-potty on site. The best part was getting to see the animals!"

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Twin Cedars

13. Twin Cedars

99%

(58)

40mi from Amelia Island State Park · 1 site · Tent, RV

St. Augustine's original Alligator Farm was located adjacent to our property. We are one mile south of the NE FL Regional Airport and it's not unusual to see a biplane practising barrel rolls for an air show. We are 30-45 minutes from Jacksonville, birthplace of the Blue Angels, and 15 minutes from downtown St. Augustine, the nation's oldest continuously occupied city. Message me for discounts on long-term stays. Learn more about this land: Bring your tent, van or small camper and share our slice of paradise! You'll have the camp site all to yourself--we sometimes need to water the garden, but otherwise avoid the camping area when it's occupied. Enjoy a variety of seating areas on our half acre lot full of fruit trees and flowers, or watch the sunset from the hot tub. Camping is easy with washer, dryer, fridge, stove, microwave, dishes, coffee pot, toaster and blender, all in an air-conditioned shed. Don't want to cook inside? Use the propane Jennair grill with gazebo and lights. Clean up is a breeze with our stainless steel triple sink and 4 gal hot water tank. We're one block off US1 and 10-15 minutes by car to beach and downtown. Hang out around our stone fire pit or sit at our 6 person table with solar powered lighted umbrella. Wifi, electric and water included. Porta potty and outdoor shower with 8 gal. hot water tank. Two large outdoor sinks, one with 4 gal. hot water tank, the other one shares the 8 gal. tank with the shower. Two locked gates in our chain link fence allow most RVs the option to pull through or back in. Water and 30A electric hookup located at corner of concrete pad, next to the Jennair gas grill. Relax on our Broyhill couch and easy chairs under the awning, and enjoy our latest addition, a fire table. Hang out in the new gazebo with mosquito netting and fabric panels on a Trex deck with a polycarbonate roof. Keep an eye out for hawks, owls, osprey and ibis. If you are extra lucky, you might spot our resident gopher tortoise! (If you do, please enjoy from a distance, they are protected.)

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Okefenokee Pastimes Cabins & Campground

14. Okefenokee Pastimes Cabins & Campground

96%

(26)

40mi from Amelia Island State Park · 62 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Private wooded campground with cabins, RV sites, and tent sites just minutes from the Okefenokee Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. Set on 13 quiet acres, this peaceful campground features a stocked pond, shaded hiking trails, and wide open space to relax and unplug. Guests enjoy clean on-site amenities including a modern bathhouse, laundry facilities, dog park, and camp store. We host seasonal activities and small events, making this a great basecamp for exploring the swamp, wildlife viewing, hiking, boating, and stargazing. Whether you are traveling by RV, staying in a cabin, or pitching a tent, our campground offers a calm, private setting near one of Georgia’s most iconic natural areas. Perfect for families, couples, birders, outdoor lovers, and travelers looking for a quiet stay near the Okefenokee.

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Corner Key Rest

15. Corner Key Rest

93%

(51)

43mi from Amelia Island State Park · 1 site

Welcome to your very own private space in the quiet Florida country. Your Full Hook Up site can accommodate RVs up to massive luxury Class A motorhomes. Electric, water, sewer and wifi included in the daily, weekly, or monthly price. Relax on your 10x20 paver patio with table, BBQ grill and fireplace. Our location is minutes west of I-95, The Nations Oldest City, several pristine beaches, restaurants and shopping. Good views of the NASA rocket launches from Kennedy Space Center

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Blackwater Ranch - River Camping

16. Blackwater Ranch - River Camping

98%

(94)

43mi from Amelia Island State Park · 8 sites · Tents, RVs

🏞️🌲 White Sand. Sunny River Days. Oak & Pine Forest. Two States. Southern Country Vibes A private riverfront escape just 40 minutes outside Jacksonville, right on the FL-GA line. 🌿 Welcome to Blackwater Blackwater is a secluded 10+ acre private property on a quiet bend of the St. Marys River, with 150+ acres of protected Florida preserve directly across the river. Located right on the state line at the southernmost edge of Georgia. We intentionally keep Blackwater small, quiet, and private, with plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the river and surrounding woods. The Florida–Georgia state line runs through the river. You can literally swim between two states at once. 🌊 🏝️ The White-Sand River Beach Long before Blackwater was here, this part of Georgia was the ancient coastline. Today, where that old coastline "trail ridge" meets the St. Marys River, you find a soft, white private sandbar along a shallow, clean, refreshing, dark-water river surrounded by native woods. 🌊 The St. Marys River The St. Marys is a freshwater, rain-fed river flowing from the Okefenokee Swamp. Naturally occurring tannins from peat give the water its black color, while the shallows are a beautiful golden “sweet tea” color. 🏊 Swim it. 🛶 Paddle it. 🎣 Fish it. 🏕️ The Riverfront Pavilion Right at the river's edge is our 70' covered pavilion overlooking the river. It's a place to get out of the sun ☀️, wait out an afternoon rainstorm 🌧️, cook a meal 🍳, play some games 🎲, gather around the fire pit 🔥, or simply sit and watch the river and spot birds as the sun sets. ⚡ Power 💧 Water 💡 Lights 🌀 Fans 🪑 Tables & Chairs 🔥 Grills & Fire Pit 🎲 Games The pavilion is available for small and large private group camping trips, celebrations, club or troop gatherings, and full-property buyouts. 🔐 Want the Whole Place to Yourself? Full-property private bookings are available. Bring your group, spread out, and enjoy Blackwater as your own private river retreat. For the right group, having the entire property to yourselves changes the experience completely. Your group, the river, and the woods. 🌊🌲 Do Something. Or Nothing at All. 🌲 Your Weekend at Blackwater 🏊 Swim and wade 🛶 Paddle and/or kayak 🎣 Fishing (Sunfish, Bluegill, Bowfin, Warmouth, Chain pickerel, Catfish) 🥾 Explore our easy walking/biking/ATV trails 🐦 Birdwatching 🔥 S’mores and stories around the campfire 🌌 Stargaze under dark skies 🎯 Archery/BB gun practice (we only supply the backstop) 📶 Cell service is limited — a chance to unplug 🦃 Free-ranging friendly turkeys and chickens roam the property 🐕 Dogs are welcome— FREE. 🧭 Want to explore more? 📍 St. Marys Shoals Park — just minutes away 📍 Okefenokee Swamp National Wildlife Refuge — access through Okefenokee Adventures 🌅 Come slow down. 🌿 Welcome to Blackwater, y'all.

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Stars Aligned River Retreat

17. Stars Aligned River Retreat

91%

(43)

45mi from Amelia Island State Park · 1 site

This is our guest house. It resides on a 9-acre property that is shared with our home. The guest house offers lots of privacy including a seperate outdoor area behind the guest house. The other amenities are shared. Eco tours with the owners is sometimes available including kayaking, hikiing, swimming in the river and off road trail rides on a utility vehicle through a 200 acre nature preserve.

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Arca Noah

18. Arca Noah

100%

(13)

45mi from Amelia Island State Park · 6 sites · Tents, RVs

Rustic 3-Acre Farm stay Near Historic Downtown Welcome to Saint Augustine! Our peaceful 3-acre homestead, just a 15-minute drive from historic downtown and the beautiful nearby beaches. Our property offers the perfect and affordable home base to park your camper and boat, 20 minutes from Riverdale Park and boat ramp for access to the beautiful St Johns River. Enjoy the privacy of a gated entrance, easy access with plenty of room to maneuver, and wide-open rural views in every direction. As night falls, relax under a blanket of brilliant stars and build a fire to keep the evening going — a true country experience you won’t forget. This is a flexible property that can accommodate a range of off gird alternate lifestyles. Inquire for details and accommodations. Thanks for reading.

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Camp Z Folkston Georgia

19. Camp Z Folkston Georgia

100%

(12)

45mi from Amelia Island State Park · 4 sites

Welcome! We are a small private campground at our home on 10 acres. We wanted to share our property. Offering stays for travelers and visitors. I'm sorry no tents at this time.no car camping...campers and rvs only..No frills just a beautiful place to stay and rest. We have walking trails, biking trails too.. You can actually see a rocket launch from our property! Beautiful sunsets and sunrises. Back to nature, a great place to take a breath! RVs/Vans/Travel Trailers of Up to 40' for some of our sites... In your request let me know what kind of RV/size that you have. Self-contained only (no public restrooms or showers here) We have only have one 30 amp/water site. one water site only. The Other sites are for boondocking (dry camping only)...Find us on Facebook CAMP Z for more pictures and reviews. I'm sorry no generators at this time. So we are located 6 mi north of Folkston..Not far from the Okefenokee national refuge, and the Okefenokee swamp park, and the Folkston train funnel. 35+ miles to the east coast. Lots to see and do here. St. Mary's, GA is directly east. for shopping and downtown waterfront that we love! Fernandina bch/Amelia Isl Beaches, FL and Jekyll island/St. Simons, GA.. We hope you enjoy your stay w. us. Feel free to contact us w. questions. visit @CampZ Folkston GA on FACEBK.. Safe travels!

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Ry’s Retreat

20. Ry’s Retreat

99%

(40)

47mi from Amelia Island State Park · 1 site

Enjoy serenity at our fully fenced-in property! 10 minutes from historic St. Augustine and 12 minutes to the beach! You will be so close to everything this quaint town offers, including easy 5 minute drive to I-95, shopping and restaurants while still feeling like you are in the country. Easy access to our RV hookups, just drive straight into our 14’ wide gate and right onto our concrete pad. A peaceful and convenient spot to be, you will enjoy the tree’s that surround the perimeter of our property.

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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Azaleas bloom throughout the property during the spring. We have many other flowers and fruit trees around the property which attract lots of birds,

Ella

1 week ago

16 ft car

2 nights at Twin Cedars

Such a lovely place with lovely owners! I would reccomend this place over and over again to anyone looking to stay in st Augustine.

charlotte

1 week ago

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Blackwater Ranch - River Camping

We loved camping at Black Water, Ms land it was so beautiful with river views and there was lots of things for the kiddos to do it was great fishing swimming and sand building we just really had enjoyable relaxing time and I had five kids under six so that says a lot they weren't ever bored.We also recommend the treasure hunt it was a hoot.We had wonderful time.

Destination Sunset – Private Waterfront RV Site, Boat Ramp & Dock

Todd

2 weeks ago

21 ft travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at Destination Sunset – Private Waterfront RV Site, Boat Ramp & Dock

This was our first Hipcamp experience and the bar has been set pretty high. The location is so beautiful between the water, the huge oaks and the wildlife. It is a nature-lover, fishermen or birdwatchers paradise. It was great that our dogs could safely roam. Surprisingly quiet on and off water and friendly neighbors. Great place to kayak (2 kayaks and canoe also provided) Grocery store / gas station about 15-20 mins away if needed for forgotten necessities, drinking water etc. We had a little trouble backing out our 21 foot trailer when leaving but are also new to hauling a trailer. Would definitely return!

Theodore

2 weeks ago

38 ft Class A

2 nights at Ry’s Retreat

Perfect spot for us to spend a couple night while we visited my daughter and see a show at the Amphitheater. Ryan answered our questions right away and was very thoughtful as a host. We have a 38' class A and we got in and out without any problems at all.

Robn

3 weeks ago

22 ft travel trailer

2 nights at Lofton Retreat

Private and peaceful with a short drive to the beach.

Nikola

September 2026

24 ft campervan

With pets

3 nights at Vineyard Lake Getaway

An absolutely wonderful place! We truly enjoyed our stay here. The property is beautiful and peaceful, surrounded by nature, with such a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. We felt at home from the very beginning. The hosts are incredibly warm, friendly and helpful. These are exactly the kind of places and encounters that make a long journey so special. Our dogs felt very comfortable here too. For us, it was much more than just a place to stay. A place we will remember very fondly and can wholeheartedly recommend. Thank you so much for the wonderful time!

eric

September 2026

27 ft Class A

1 night at Blackwater Ranch - River Camping

We booked the one "partial hookup" site with water and 50/30A. Parking was easy and not more than 100 feet from the river, with a gentle sand slope and easy entry for swimming. We swam in the evening and the morning. The water was cool but not cold. There was a little more than a gentle current, being summer, and being a natural river there were places that were more difficult with branches and steeper banks, but the main swimming spot was really nice. We had the whole property to ourselves. The owner was very responsive by text. T-Mobile connection was strong, even for streaming.

Kathryn

September 2026

Tent

Weekend Trip to Blackwater Ranch - River Camping

We loved tent camping on this site. There were so many options and the property was clean and access to the river was great! We will definitely do this again.

Jon

September 2026

18 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Vineyard Lake Getaway

Great looking place and the owner was very nice and helpful

Elena

August 2026

40 ft Class A

2 nights at Lofton Retreat

Beautiful property with easy pull-in/out. Great hosts and a great location to everything w/o being in town. We will definitely come back! 5 stars!

Mervyn

August 2026

34 ft Class A

Weekend Trip to Okefenokee Pastimes Cabins & Campground

My wife and I absolutely LOVED it. So very tranquil. It's nestled in the trees and surrounded by nature. So very serene.

Debbie

August 2026

31 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Lofton Retreat

Such a beautiful property. Unfortunately it rained alot but would definitely return. Our dogs loved it as they were able to run around and we didn't have to worry about the running off.

Jeff

August 2026

17 ft campervan

1 night at Blackwater Ranch - River Camping

Blackwater Ranch is a real gem of a property. Lots of activities, plenty of space, and tons of easy access to the river, which is the star of the show. One of the unique features of rivers in this area is their white sand beaches and Blackwater Ranch has some of the best I've seen. The river was low when I visited (drought) but I can tell that even when full it is a fairly shallow and slow moving river with multiple spots that stay shallow due to the way the water deposits sand, making it a great river for younger kids. Even the bugs weren't too bad, which being summer in FL/GA was a welcome surprise. The property is equipped with the necessities for a comfortable experience (water, electricity, pit toilet) but still very primitive and rustic. I camped one night solo but will certainly be back with a group of friends!

Doug

August 2026

25 ft travel trailer

With pets

21 nights at Seas The Day

I needed a place close to Mayo Clinic for daily treatments and could not have found a better location. Chrissy was a very accommodating hostess and her yard although on the road felt very private with the landscaping. Very close to all the shopping and restaurants we needed as well as the beautiful Neptune beach. We definitely would stay again.

Sierra

August 2026

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Wooded areas in a horse pasture

Nice quiet spot. They provide fire wood no extra charge which is nice.

Jessi

August 2026

32 ft Class A

With pets

4 nights at Vineyard Lake Getaway

So quiet and peaceful. We had to be in Jacksonville for multiple meetings and needed to extend our stay twice. Easy booking, fast feedback and privacy. Host was available but not intrusive, he responded quickly when we needed anything. Area was clean, paddleboat available to float around the pond. Conveniently located close enough to town with that out of town feel. We will stay again if we come back to the area.

Angie

July 2026

Tent

1 night at Florida Wildlands

Oh my goodness 🤩 way more than I expected 😀 loved the outhouse it was very clean ! Spot was perfect for our little tent . Our doggie had an amazing time and so did we 😊! Will book again when I am in the area ! Very clean and safe ! Host was so sweet and responsive! Very late check in was no problem! Bring bug repellent it's Florida 😂

Wendy

July 2026

14 ft travel trailer

With kids

3 nights at Twin Cedars

Phil and Karin are pleasant and hospitable hosts. This is a seriously fun place to enjoy. Vegetable gardens to share, a whole kitchen, washer and dryer, hot tub, games, outdoor shower, and so much more. It’s gated so the kids could run and play safely with lots of places to play hide and seek. Glamping at its best!

Doug

July 2026

25 ft travel trailer

With pets

21 nights at Seas The Day

Perfect location, Mayo Clinic is only 15 minutes away and even closer to the beach. Lots of shopping and restaurants just down the street. The spacious lot is shaded and private despite being close to a fairly busy road at times. Our dog had plenty of room to stretch her legs with the fenced in lot. Chrissy is a very gracious and welcoming host making us feel like part of the family.

Anthony

July 2026

Tent

With kids

3 nights at Wooded areas in a horse pasture

Wonderful site. Quiet and peaceful. The host was quick to respond.

Amelia Island State Park camping guide

Overview

About

Camping near Amelia Island State Park offers you a unique blend of pristine wilderness and accessible convenience. Just a short drive from Jacksonville or Fernandina Beach, this park safeguards over 200 acres of untouched beauty at the southernmost tip of Amelia Island. With its stunning beaches, expansive salt marshes, and coastal maritime forests, a camping trip near Amelia Island State Park provides a rare opportunity to experience Florida's coastal wonders. While the park's shop is currently adapting to a walk-up window service, it remains a hub for campers and visitors. Open on select days, it offers an array of fishing supplies, snacks, and refreshments. But the real allure of this park lies in its natural offerings. Campers can leisurely walk the beach, hunting for shells and sharks' teeth, or immerse themselves in birdwatching and wildlife spotting. For those with a passion for fishing, the park offers both surf fishing along its shores and the mile-long George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier over Nassau Sound, a haven for anglers. No matter your interests, camping near Amelia Island State Park promises both relaxation and adventure, set against the backdrop of Florida's coastal splendor.

When to go

The best time to visit Amelia Island State Park is during the spring and fall when the weather is mild and the park's wildlife, including the migrating monarch butterflies, is most active. Summer offers warm beach days, though it's also when the park is busiest. Note the seasonal closures for shorebird nesting, typically around early April.

Know before you go

Check for seasonal closures due to shorebird nesting, especially around early April, to ensure full access to the park's features.
Beach parking is limited to 300 people at a time, with a daily maximum of 600 visitors, so arrive early to secure a spot.
Prepare for your visit with exact change for the $2 per person honor box fee.
Remember that the park is open from 8am until sundown, 365 days a year, with no after-hours access permitted.
Accessible amenities are available, but it's best to verify current conditions and any potential restrictions before your trip.