Fort Clinch State Park Campground
Florida State Parks (FL DEP) campground in Fort Clinch State Park, Florida.
Summary
Fort Clinch State Park Campground is about 28 miles (straight line) from Jacksonville; it is run by Florida State Parks (FL DEP). It has 62 overnight sites and a nightly fee of $26. Camping is booked through the state park reservation system, with 50-amp electric hookups available. On-site you'll find showers, drinking water and a playground, according to the source data.
When to book: Florida State Parks opens bookings 10 months ahead, 11 for Florida residents, counted from your arrival date, at 8 a.m. ET. Example: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day weekend 2027 (arrive Fri, Oct 8, 2027): non-residents Tue, Dec 8, 2026; Florida residents Sun, Nov 8, 2026, at 8 a.m. ET. Source: Florida State Parks: Reservation information. Campsite booking-date calculator →
When it's open
Season not listed
- The park page gives park hours ("Park open 8 a.m. to sunset 365 days a year"), not a separate campground season.
Florida campgrounds open year-round →
Source: Official state park page, retrieved Oct 20, 2026. It says: “Hours: Park open 8 a.m. to sunset 365 days a year”
Hookups & amenities
- 🚿ShowersListed
- 🚻ToiletsListed
- 🚰Drinking waterListed
- ⚡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 rampNot listed
- 🐕Pet-friendlyListed
- ♿ADA-accessible sitesListed
- 🛖CabinsNot listed
- 🔥Fire ringsListed
- 🍖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 Fort Clinch State Park Campground
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Campsite layout
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How it compares
- With 62 sites it is the #32 largest of 94 Florida campgrounds that publish a site count.
- Its lowest fee ($26) is $2 above the Florida median of $24/night.
- There are 20 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles; 2 of them list a lower starting fee.
- Electric sites go up to 50 amp service (1 electric site).
- Straight-line distance: Jacksonville ~28 mi, Orlando ~150 mi, Tallahassee ~169 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: $26 per night plus tax, plus a nonrefundable $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 te…
Trails near Fort Clinch State Park Campground
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Point Trail | 1.3 mi | 1.8 | NPS |
| Passenger Ferry | 2.6 mi | 7.1 | NPS |
| Marsh Boardwalk | 2.9 mi | 0.1 | NPS |
| Beach Creek Dune Crossing | 2.9 mi | 0.1 | NPS |
| Beach Creek Trail | 3.0 mi | 0.4 | NPS |
| Inter-Dune Boardwalk | 3.0 mi | 0.2 | NPS |
| Nightingale Trail | 3.5 mi | 0.8 | NPS |
| River Trail | 3.8 mi | 0.7 | NPS |
| Sea Camp Loop Trail | 4.3 mi | 0.3 | NPS |
| Seacamp Boardwalk | 4.4 mi | 0.1 | NPS |
| Parallel Trail | 4.4 mi | 0.3 | NPS |
| Ranger Station Trail | 4.4 mi | 0.3 | NPS |
Mountain biking nearby
5.3 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles (3.5 mi on unnamed paths). Difficulty mix: Unrated: 5.3 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Nature Trail | 0.7 mi | 0.5 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Willow Pond Nature Trail | 0.7 mi | 0.2 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Egans Creek Greenway | 2.7 mi | 0.9 | Unrated | OSM | |
| River Trail | 3.8 mi | 0.2 | 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 Fort Clinch State Park Campground
| Public dump station (OpenStreetMap) | Distance | Fee | Water | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 11.2 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 11.4 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 12.2 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 16.2 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 22.5 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 24.4 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
Nearby campgrounds with an on-site dump station: Eagle Hammock RV Park (7.3 mi), A Big Wheel RV Park (11.3 mi), Pecan Park RV Resort (16.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Camp Campground Private campground |
4.3 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 17 (17.3 mi) |
| Cumberland Island National Seashore Camping Permits Open year-round Cumberland Island National Seashore |
5.6 | GA | $9–$22 | 44 | — | — | — | Reserve | 2 (7.9 mi) |
| Stafford OpenStreetMap listing |
7.3 | GA | — | 50 | — | — | — | Reserve | 25 (27.4 mi) |
| Eagle Hammock RV Park Private Private RV park |
7.3 | GA | — | — | E | yes | — | ? | 4 (9.0 mi) |
| Sandpiper RV Park Private Private RV park |
8.1 | FL | Free | — | — | yes | — | ? | 0 |
| Lofton Creek Campground Private campground |
8.4 | 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.