Fort Clinch State Park - Fernandina Beach, Florida

Michael Scott

This is a huge property. ? But the campgrounds are small.? Of the two, one is half the size of the other. I also feel one is more desireable than the other. The beach one seems to be a better location. The bathhouse is wonderful.

Sadly camping spaces at this property are rarely available. Yet there will always be empty ones ‍♂️
System does not work efficiently and no one at the state level seems to do anything about it ?

There are miles of hiking and biking trails. Just biking on the main road in and out is wonderful. It is completely shaded and winding through the woods ?

forevertruth1206

This place is beautiful. I enjoyed the tranquility, the nature trails (Willow Pond Nature Trail) the grounds, and the views of the fort. The beach stroll was equally delightful. The highlight for me was the stunning wildlife. For the first time in my life, I saw white-tailed deer grazing and enjoying life. I’m happy they have a safe space here. I also saw a big, cute turtle. The beach wasn’t crowded, so I was able to relax, take in the sights, and listen to the water crashing against the rocks. The drive up to the parking lot is amazing too, with a tree canopy covering the entire road.

Shierly Sierra

This park is very beautifully well kept amenities and very clean, Have lots of thing to do a well stocked visitor center, bike and walking trails, beach point, 2 campgrounds 1 for primitive camping and also RV camping. We loved it. The fort is stunning with beautifully views to the sound.
Is full of Wild life, birds, Manatee, River Otters birds birds birds.
Perfect for a weekend get away.

Alex Bennett

I'm not a history buff, but for $2.50/person to enter the fort I figured I'd check it out. I thought it was really neat just to walk around looking at a 150 year old fort, it's a peak into the way others lived long ago and how times sure have changed. It's nearly completely open to walk around wherever you'd like, there's only a few locked doors in the buildings, so it was fun to see what was inside all of the different buildings. I recommend checking it out if you're already going for the beach. Tickets to enter the fort can be purchased in the visitors center, which also has a gift shop inside.

I also went to the beach, there's plenty of parking in the lot. I went specifically to find a sharks tooth, and unfortunately could not find one. I did talk to another person which had found several small ones they showed me.

Nanishka Morales

A worth place to visit when in Amelia Island. Only $2.50 entry fee. The small museum is great, they even play a movie. A lot to see. The shop also has a wide variety of things as well.

Jeremie Leach

Very awesome place to visit! All of the staff that we met were friendly and helpful. Great experience for people who love history! When we visited, they were doing some work in a couple of areas but nothing that hindered our touring of the grounds. I highly recommend a visit if you are in the area!!

Samantha and Brett Holland

Interesting and inexpensive way to spend a few hours in the area! Park entry was $6 with two adults in the car and fort entry for us both was $5 total. Lots of natural beauty to explore and plenty of coastline to hunt shark teeth!

Joshua Melville

Such an amazing piece of history. Well maintained lots of little facts located around the fort great for self exploration. Wonderful walking trails outside the fort and around the beach area. The beach is usually quite and peaceful a great place to find sharks teeth just walking along the shore. The family and I look forward to returning for the history and beach-time fun.