The park is a 1,086 acre
outpost of pristine beaches and dunes, nature trails, ponds and salt marshes
and the island's only campgrounds. Fort Clinch's fishing pier extends
1,500 feet into Cumberland Sound.
- Camping – Fort Clinch State Park has two
campgrounds, one on the oceanfront and a second tucked back
by the Amelia River.
- 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.
Journey Back to 1864
One weekend per month, park rangers dress in either
Confederate or Union uniforms and re-enact the daily
life of Civil War-era soldiers. Activities include
cooking, infantry demonstrations, marching and sentry
duty.
These skilled reenactors make visitors believe
the Civil War is still raging, experiencing how
soldiers lived in 1864.
- Hiking and Biking – The trail system includes
a 6.5 mile unpaved “loop” trail
for hikers and off road bicyclists, the park’s paved road, and
several miles of beaches along Cumberland Sound
with hard packed sand for riding and hiking during
low tides.
- Day-use Facilities – 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.
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
is permitted in the Atlantic Ocean but
lifeguards are not provided.
Learn more about Fort Clinch State
Park at:
http://www.floridastateparks.org/fortclinch/
Camping
