State Park

Big Talbot Island State Park

Duval County, FloridaAbout 1,669 acresEstablished 1982
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 30, 2026. How we keep this current

Overview

In Duval County, about 10 miles south of Fernandina Beach, Big Talbot Island State Park covers about 1,669 acres.

The park supports beachcombing, canoeing and kayaking, boating, wildlife watching, and fishing. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach and a boat ramp.

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

Wildlife viewing and birdingBoatingCanoeing and kayakingFishingHikingBikingPicnickingBeachcombing

Trails

TrailLengthDifficultyNotes
Big Talbot Island State Park Trail5.5 mi—length summed over 10 GIS segmentsHikingBikingNatural, Asphalt surface
Jones Cut2.28 mi—HikingBikingNatural surface
Trail descriptions from the park

Big Talbot Island State Park Trail (Hiking, Biking) — 5.5 mi, Natural, Asphalt

Jones Cut (Hiking, Biking) — 2.28 mi, Natural

Swimming

Beach Access

Boating and paddling

Boat Ramp; Boating; Canoeing/Kayaking; Kayak Amelia Launch

Fishing

Fishing

A state fishing license is usually required.

Amenities

Facilities

  • Restrooms
  • Vault or pit toilets
  • Picnic areas
  • Picnic shelters
  • Park or camp store
  • Parking

Water

  • Swimming beach
  • Boat ramp

✓ 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 10 mi south (straight line)
Coordinates
30.5100, -81.4585
Phone
(904) 251-2320

Entrances

  • Secondary Entrance
  • Main Entrance
  • Secondary Entrance

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Nearby state parks

George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier State Park
1.3 mi northeast (straight line)
Amelia Island State Park
1.4 mi northeast (straight line)
Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park
3 mi southwest (straight line)
Little Talbot Island State Park
4.3 mi southeast (straight line)
Fort George Island Cultural State Park
6 mi south (straight line)
Yellow Bluff Fort Historic State Park
9.6 mi southwest (straight line)
Fort Clinch State Park
11 mi north (straight line)
Fernandina Plaza Historic State Park
12.3 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

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