Fort Clinch 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
- 62 campsites
- Official site
- floridastateparks.org(904) 277-7274
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 2,191 acres, Fort Clinch State Park lies in Nassau County, in Fernandina Beach.
The park supports beachcombing, historic sites, swimming, fishing, and biking. Water access includes a swimming beach and a fishing pier. Camping is available: 62 campsites across 3 camping areas, including tent sites.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group YOUTH CAMP SITES | 1 | — | |
| RIVR RIVER CAMP SITES | 35 | 33 with water | — |
| BCH Beach Tent Sites | 26 | 26 with water | — |
Camping details from the park
Group: 1 site(s) — Group
RIVR: 35 site(s) (33 with water) — RV, RV/Tent, Tent, Back-In, Trailer, RV/Motorhome, Tent, Trailer, Bus, Caravan/Camper Van, Fifth Wheel, Large Tent (9x12), Pop up, RV/Motorhome, Tent-Trailer, Truck/SUV/Van, Tent
BCH: 26 site(s) (26 with water) — Tent, RV, Back-In, Tent, Trailer, RV/Motorhome
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
CampingFishingHistoric sites and toursHikingBikingWildlife viewing and birdingPicnickingBeachcombingSwimming
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marsh Overlook Nature Trail | 0.02 mi | — | HikingNatural surface |
| Willow Pond Nature/Hiking Trail | 0.76 mi | — | HikingNatural surface |
| Bike Trail Crossback | 5.06 mi | — | HikingBikingNatural surface |
| Bike Trail Trailhead | 0.01 mi | — | HikingBikingNatural surface |
| Amelia River Camping Area | 0.35 mi | — | HikingNatural surface |
| Egans Creek Overlook | 0.02 mi | — | HikingNatural surface |
Trail descriptions from the park
Marsh Overlook Nature Trail (Hiking) — 0.02 mi, Natural
Willow Pond Nature/Hiking Trail (Hiking) — 0.76 mi, Natural
Bike Trail Crossback (Hiking, Biking) — 5.06 mi, Natural
Bike Trail Trailhead (Hiking, Biking) — 0.01 mi, Natural
Amelia River Camping Area (Hiking) — 0.35 mi, Natural
Egans Creek Overlook (Hiking) — 0.02 mi, Natural
Swimming
Beach; Beach Access; Beach & Pier Access; Swimming; West Inlet Access; East Inlet Access
Fishing
Fishing; Fishing Pier
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Park or camp store
- Parking
Water
- Swimming beach
- Fishing pier
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent 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
- 2601 Atlantic Avenue
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 - Nearest town
- Fernandina Beach
- Coordinates
- 30.6681, -81.4342
- Phone
- (904) 277-7274
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
- Wikidata
- 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