Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Not stated — check with park
- Camping
- 69 campsites
- Official site
- floridastateparks.org(850) 927-2111
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 2,024 acres, Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park lies in Franklin County, about 12 miles east of Apalachicola.
Things to do include beachcombing, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and fishing. Water access includes a swimming beach and a boat ramp. Camping is available: 69 campsites across 4 camping areas, including RV sites with full hookups, tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, and showers.
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)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primitive | 3 | — | |
| Volunteer Restricted use: Volunteer | 5 | 5 with water, 1 with sewer | — |
| Group | 1 | — | |
| Loop A | 60 | 60 with water | — |
Camping details from the park
Primitive: 3 site(s) — Primitive
Volunteer: 5 site(s) (5 with water, 1 with sewer) — Volunteer
Group: 1 site(s) — Group
Loop A: 60 site(s) (60 with water) — RV, RV/Tent, Back-In, Pull-Thru, Tent, Trailer, Bus, Caravan/Camper Van, Fifth Wheel, Large Tent (9x12), Pop up, RV/Motorhome, Tent-Trailer, Truck/SUV/Van
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BoatingCampingCanoeing and kayakingFishingHikingBikingWildlife viewing and birdingPicnickingBeachcombingSwimming
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gap Point Trail | 2.82 mi | — | HikingNatural surface |
| Marsh Island Trail | 4.13 mi | — | HikingBikingGravel surface |
| East Slough Trail | 0.91 mi | — | HikingNatural surface |
Trail descriptions from the park
Gap Point Trail (Hiking) — 2.82 mi, Natural
Marsh Island Trail (Hiking, Biking) — 4.13 mi, Gravel
East Slough Trail (Hiking) — 0.91 mi, Natural
Swimming
Beach Area; Swimming
Boating and paddling
Boat Ramp; Canoeing/Kayaking; Boating
Fishing
Fishing
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Nature center or museum
- Parking
Water
- Swimming beach
- Boat ramp
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- Sewer hookups
- Primitive or backcountry camping
✓ 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
- 1900 E. Gulf Beach Drive
St. George Island, FL 32328 - Nearest town
- Apalachicola — about 12 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 29.6841, -84.7973
- Phone
- (850) 927-2111
Entrances
- Main Entrance
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Florida State Parks (Florida Park Service) — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- FDEP Open Data ArcGIS: Florida State Park Boundaries (PARKS_BOUNDARIES layer 0), dataset modified 2026-09-10 per the DEP open-data hub
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“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