State Park

Amelia Island State Park

Nassau County, FloridaAbout 195 acres
Status
Open (per official listing)
Entrance fee
Statewide rule — see below
Day-use reservations
None mentioned
Dogs
Not stated — check with park
Camping
None listed
Official site
floridastateparks.org(904) 251-2320

Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current

Overview

Amelia Island State Park is a 195-acre park in Nassau County, about 9 miles south of Fernandina Beach.

Visitors come for horseback riding, beachcombing, historic sites, fishing, and hiking.

Fees and passes

Varies by park (mostly per vehicle; some per person/pedestrian/cyclist; some free).

Statewide fee rule from Florida's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.

Reservations

Day use
No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
Booking system
Florida State Parks Reservation System (UseDirect / Tyler 'RDR' platform)

Check availability and book

We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.

Things to do

HikingHorseback ridingFishingBeachcombingHistoric sites and tours

Trails

TrailLengthDifficultyNotes
Amelia Island State Park Trail0.19 mi—EquestrianNatural surface
Trail descriptions from the park

Amelia Island State Park Trail (Equestrian) — 0.19 mi, Natural

Fishing

Fishing

A state fishing license is usually required.

Amenities

Facilities

  • Restrooms
  • Park or camp store
  • Parking

Recreation

  • Horse trails

✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.

Getting there

Address
State Road A1a North
Jacksonville, FL 32226
Nearest town
Fernandina Beach — about 9 mi south (straight line)
Coordinates
30.5245, -81.4422
Phone
(904) 251-2320

Entrances

  • Main Entrance

Google Maps directionsApple Maps

Nearby state parks

George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier State Park
0.1 mi southwest (straight line)
Big Talbot Island State Park
1.4 mi southwest (straight line)
Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park
4.4 mi southwest (straight line)
Little Talbot Island State Park
4.8 mi south (straight line)
Fort George Island Cultural State Park
6.7 mi south (straight line)
Fort Clinch State Park
9.9 mi north (straight line)
Yellow Bluff Fort Historic State Park
11 mi southwest (straight line)
Fernandina Plaza Historic State Park
11.4 mi north (straight line)

Sources and freshness

“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology

Report a correction for this park