Top Adventures in Jacksonville
Explore Durbin Preserve
Just off of I-95 lies this beautiful network of trails through one of North Florida's more varied landscapes. The parking lot is easy to find just follow the gravel path off of Bartram Park Blvd. Parking and trail access is always free and is open...
5 miles
10 ft gain
Hike the Hanna Park Loop
Park in the parking lot and make your way onto the trail. Follow the signs to complete the loop around the park. You may be sharing the trail with (leashed) dogs and mountain bikers.
3.8 miles
29 ft gain
Beach Day at Blackrock Beach on Big Talbot Island
Venturing along the industrialized highway leading to Big Talbot Island will have one wondering how there could be any hope for a natural experience on the outskirts of Jacksonville. However, just 14 miles from the busy interstate, Big Talbot Isl...
0.5 miles
Hike Little Talbot Island's Dune Ridge Trail
Starting in the parking, lot you are going to follow the road back to the ranger station and from there you can pick up the Dune Ridge trailhead. Once on the trail you can take a look at the sign with a map and small description of the trail. Th...
4 miles
Camp on Amelia Island
Amelia Island is a small island near Fernandina Beach, Florida, and is one of the few places left where you can camp right on the beach for free. Although, if you wish to drive your car on the beach during peak season in the summer or a holiday we...
Explore Fort Clinch
This fort was one of the last large brick forts finished in the 1800s. The fort was first established in 1847 and was almost complete when the Confederate army took control of the fort in 1860 but by 1862 it was back under Union control. The fort ...
Explore Guana State Park & Wild Life Preserve
From the parking lot, which has a $3 entrance fee per car, you walk to the trail head and grab a small pocket sized map that does a good job of showing markers and mapping out the different path ways. This park has around 15 miles of regular trail...
Camp on Cumberland Island
Cumberland Island is surreal. Although a ferry ride is required from the mainland, it is well worth it. Hopping off of the short boat ride, you can feel that this place is something special. Live Oaks covered in Spanish Moss cover the entire islan...
Camp at Stafford Beach on Cumberland Island
Once you have reached the island by ferry from St. Mary's, GA, you will receive an orientation about your campsite and the island (You can rent bicycles at the main office on the island, too). Stafford Beach is 3.5 miles from the ferry landing so ...
7 miles
Backpack the Parallel Trail to Yankee Paradise Campground
Start your adventure in St. Mary's, GA, where the [Cumberland Island National Seashore Ferry]http://www.cumberlandislandferry.com/) is located. You'll receive your tickets and hop on the ferry for a 45 minute ride to the island. Once you are dropp...
15 miles
Hike at Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park
Gold head branch state park has been called the grand canyon of Florida. It hangs on the north central ridge of Florida as some of the first land that came out of the sea, which is the reason for all of the Sandhill ecosystem. The ravine was creat...
7 miles
70 ft gain
Bike the Beaches of Saint Augustine
Park at one of the many beach parking lots to the north of downtown St Augustine. A great place to start is the parking lot at the corner of 1st Lane and the A1A.Head toward the edge of the water, where the beach is compact and flat. Especially wh...
5 miles
50 ft gain
Nearby camping, hotels, and more
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St. Marys, Georgia
Cumberland Island National Seashore Camping Permits
Overview Whether you are looking to spend a night with family and friends around a campfire under the moss covered branches of the live oak trees, or looking for the rugged challenges and solitude ... -
Sanderson, Florida
Group Landing
Overview Group Landing is a secluded area that offers a flexible space accommodating many outdoor activities, from a weekend family camping trip to a midweek company picnic.Recreation Swimming, can... -
Jekyll Island, Georgia
Little Raccoon Key
Whether or not you are first time glampers, seasoned nature enthusiasts, or a fun couple looking for a new experience, we hope that you will come join us on Little Raccoon Key to enjoy some rest an...From $499/night
