Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park Campground Temporarily closed
Temporarily closed: Florida State Parks says the campground has been closed for renovations since July 13, 2026. Official notice (checked Oct 26, 2026). Details.
Florida State Parks (FL DEP) campground in Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park, Florida.
Summary
Managed by Florida State Parks (FL DEP), Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park Campground sits in Florida, about 57 miles (straight line) from Tallahassee. The campground lists 64 overnight sites; it charges a nightly fee of $24. Camping is booked through the state park reservation system, with 50-amp electric hookups available. The listing reports showers, a playground and a boat ramp.
When it's open
Temporarily closed
Closure notice: Florida State Parks says the campground has been closed for renovations since July 13, 2026. Check the official page before you go.
Source: Florida State Parks, checked Oct 26, 2026. It says: “Effective July 13, 2026: The campground at Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park is closed for renovations.”
Hookups & amenities
- 🚿ShowersListed
- 🚻ToiletsListed
- 🚰Drinking waterNot listed
- ⚡Electric hookups (50 amp)Listed
- 💧Water hookupsListed
- 🔧Sewer hookupsNot listed
- 🔌Full hookups (E/W/S)Not listed
- 🚐Dump stationNot listed
- 📶Wi-FiNot listed
- 🧺LaundryNot listed
- 🏪Camp storeNot listed
- 🛝PlaygroundListed
- 🏊SwimmingNot listed
- 🚤Boat rampListed
- 🐕Pet-friendlyListed
- ♿ADA-accessible sitesListed
- 🛖CabinsNot listed
- 🔥Fire ringsNot listed
- 🍖GrillsNot listed
- 🪑Picnic tablesNot listed
- 🧑Camp hostNot listed
- 🐻Food storage lockersNot listed
Listed only when the state park system or OpenStreetMap report it. "Not listed" means the source doesn't say, not that the campground lacks it.
Map: trails and roads near Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park Campground
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Campsite layout
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We don't show live availability. Openings change by the minute and only the official reservation system has them.
How it compares
- With 64 sites it is the #30 largest of 94 Florida campgrounds that publish a site count.
- Its lowest fee ($24) is equal to the Florida median of $24/night.
- There are 28 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles; 0 of them list a lower starting fee.
- Electric sites go up to 50 amp service (1 electric site).
- Straight-line distance: Tallahassee ~57 mi, Pensacola ~155 mi, Tampa ~185 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.TentsRVs/trailers1 accessible site
Fee notes from the agency (source): Camping Fee: $24 per night plus tax, plus a non-refundable $6.70 reservation fee and a $7 nightly utility fee for RV, cabin, bungalow, boat and yurt units. Utility fee includes water, electricity and sewer. Utility fee does not apply to tent camping. Plus tax, a nonrefundable $6.70 reservation fee (per reservation), and a $7 nightly utility fee for RV, cabin, bungalow, boat and yurt units (not ten…
Trails near Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park Campground
No named Forest Service or National Park Service trails are mapped within 5 miles. Trails on state, county or Corps of Engineers land aren't in these datasets.
Mountain biking nearby
2.7 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles (0.4 mi on unnamed paths). Difficulty mix: Unrated: 2.7 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gap Point Trail | 0.2 mi | 2.3 | Unrated | OSM |
Trails marked OSM: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Dump stations near Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park Campground
| Public dump station (OpenStreetMap) | Distance | Fee | Water | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 0.2 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
Nearby campgrounds with an on-site dump station: Carrabelle Beach RV Resort (8.4 mi). Many limit dumping to registered guests.
Straight-line distances. Dump station points: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); fees, hours and access change, so confirm before you go.
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Bluff OpenStreetMap listing |
8.3 | FL | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| Carrabelle Beach RV Resort Private Private RV park |
8.4 | FL | — | — | E | yes | — | ? | 0 |
| Sunset Isle RV & Yacht Club Private Private RV park |
9.9 | FL | — | — | E | yes | — | ? | 0 |
| Warren Bluff Camp OpenStreetMap listing |
11.0 | FL | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| Oxbow Camp OpenStreetMap listing |
11.1 | FL | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| Pope Place Camp OpenStreetMap listing |
12.2 | FL | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby. "Open year-round" and month ranges come from the agency, state park or OpenStreetMap season; no tag means no season is published.