Full Facility Camping
Fort Clinch State Park has two campgrounds.
The Atlantic Beach campground has 21 sites with
20- and 30-amp hookups, potable water, in-ground
fire rings, and a picnic table for each site. Bathrooms
with hot showers are centrally located in this campground
and washing machines are available also. These sites
can accommodate rigs of any size, and are all back-in
sites. Dump station is located near the entrance
to the to the campground.
The Amelia River campground has 41 campsites located
near the Amelia River in an oak hammock. All sites
are shaded by large trees and are back-in sites. All
sites have 20- and 30-amp hookups, potable water,
in-ground fire rings, and picnic tables. There are
two bathrooms, each with hot showers. Washing machines
and dryers are located at the larger of the two bathrooms.
A dump station is located near the campground’s
entrance.
Nature Trails
Fort Clinch offers a six-mile trail for hikers and
off road bicyclists. Traffic is one way for bikers
and helmets are required. Hikers may travel in either
direction. The trail begins at the fort parking lot
and parallels the park drive for approximately three
miles, then crosses the road and returns back toward
the fort on the opposite side. Parts of the trail
are heavily forested and traverse ancient dunes that
are very steep, offering a challenge to off road bicyclists
and hikers as well.
Willow Pond Hiking Trail is located centrally along
the park drive. Parking is available. Two loops
encircle a series of fresh water ponds, the shorter
loop takes around 20 minutes, the longer takes 45-50
minutes to complete. Wildlife observation is very
good on these trails. Alligators, deer, and a variety
of bird life can be seen in this area. A guided
nature walk is conducted on these trails every Saturday
morning at 10:30 AM, weather permitting.
Hiking along the beaches of the Cumberland Sound,
one can stand on the northernmost reaches of Florida
and look over to Cumberland Island National Seashore
where wild horses sometimes roam the beaches there.
Some of the largest dunes in the state loom over
this section of coast where rugged windblown oaks
and gnarled cedar trees anchor the sands in steep
inclines.
Picnicking
The picnic area is located in a maritime hammock
area surrounded by relic dunes and oak trees. Free
standing grills and picnic tables are located there.
There is a playground with swings, slide, and climbing
bars available for children to play on.
Showers
The boardwalks that lead to the Atlantic Ocean access
and the pier are equipped with showers as well as
restroom/changing rooms. Hot water is available
at the Amelia River Campground's two shower facilities
and at the Atlantic Beach Campground's restroom/shower
facility. A shower station is also available along
the boardwalk from the campground to the beach along
the Cumberland Sound.
Swimming
Swimming in the Atlantic Ocean is offered but there
are no lifeguards provided.
Youth Camping
The Youth Area Campground at Fort Clinch State Park
can hold up to 100 occupants. There are four sites
located at this area. Bathrooms with hot water are
provided and both men and women facilities are ADA
accessible.
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