Fort Clinch State Park Campsites

Fort Clinch State Park

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This 19th Century historic landmark park called Fort Clinch State Park is named after General Duncan Lamont Clinch. On the first weekend of …

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Mar 7, 2025
What a beautiful state park….i did bike in there from hotel 5 years ago…but this year, drove a car in. The fort at the end of the road is amazingly interesting … even tho this was my 2nd time there…Full review by Criticlin
Mar 5, 2025
This was a really cool place to visit. You can explore the rooms in the fort ( or look through windows) and see the staged furniture and items from the period. The period soldier walking around to an…Full review by cathyd160
Feb 27, 2025
Never had any knowledge of this Fort before planning this trip but glad I found out about it. The drive into the fort with the oak trees and hanging moss canopy was pretty. The fort itself was very i…Full review by cagandpag
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The 19th Century historic landmark Fort Clinch State Park is named after General Duncan Lamont Clinch. every month, local volunteers …
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Has anyone tent camped in august? Wondering what we are in for any recommendations for staying cool? Also, how are …
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Has anyone tent camped in august? Wondering what we are in for any recommendations for staying cool? Also, how are mosquito’s and ticks? TIA
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We didn't camp. Have fun ...
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Our kids are experienced road bikers, but we've never mountain biked. Should we stick to the roads on our bikes or could …
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Our kids are experienced road bikers, but we've never mountain biked. Should we stick to the roads on our bikes or could we handle the bike paths? Our kids will have their nice Treks but we'll be on local rental bikes.
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Because there are so many different paths you can easily select one that matches your need. Some are very smooth and easily accessible while others involve a lot of foliage and require …
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Because there are so many different paths you can easily select one that matches your need. Some are very smooth and easily accessible while others involve a lot of foliage and require some maneuvering.
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Is walk in tent camping allowed or do you need a reservation ???????
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Reservations are required online at reserveamerica.
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Did the campground get damaged by Hurricane Dorian?
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Sorry, I don't know. The island did not have any serious damage.
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I see a lot of people mentioning the ability to fish at this SP. Has anyone actually spent the time here to fish & have you …
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I see a lot of people mentioning the ability to fish at this SP. Has anyone actually spent the time here to fish & have you caught anything? Heading there in a couple weeks and just wondering if we should even think about planning a meal around the fish we catch....
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You can fish off the beach all around Fort Clinch and at this time of the year you should have no trouble catching some Whiting which are great eating. Try pieces of dead shrimp or my …
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You can fish off the beach all around Fort Clinch and at this time of the year you should have no trouble catching some Whiting which are great eating. Try pieces of dead shrimp or my personal favorite, a small strip of squid. Use a fish finder rig with a #1 or 2 circle hook. You also have a very good chance of picking up a flounder or 2 as well.
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Pack a Picnic. For those of you planning a romantic getaway, consider packing a picnic to take to the park! There’s nothing better than enjoying the warm, breezy weather in a sunny spot on the beach w…
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Ride Bikes. The park’s 3-mile entry road from front gate to the fortress itself, shaded by lovely tree canopy, is a wonderful place for leisurely bike rides (visitors can also rent bicycles at the For…
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Visit the Museum and Fort Clinch. The Fort Clinch Museum is open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every day of the year and it costs $2.50 to enter the fort itself.
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Bring Binoculars for Birdwatching. Did you know this park is one of the first stops on the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail? Encounter a variety of bird species such as woodpeckers, red-tailed…
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Riverside campground. We have visited Fort Clinch State Park many times. Wonderful place with forested surroundings, beautiful beaches, hiking/biking trails, wildlife & the civil war era fort.
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Look for the trail to duck into the forest on the edge of the parking area, on the west side of the main road
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Hike the Sand Dunes. You can choose to hike the six-mile Willow Pond Hiking Trail that encircles a series of freshwater ponds.
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Collect Seashells and Sharks’ Teeth. Beachcombing is a popular pastime for seashell and sharks’ teeth collectors. Some of the best spots for finding shells include the areas north and south of the jet…
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