Fort Clinch State Park

  • 2601 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island, Florida
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This park is home to one of the most well preserved 19th century forts in America, and offers deep woods, white sandy beaches, a living history program, and a variety of recreation and trails. Dogs of all sizes are allowed at no additional ... more on DogFriendly.com

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Despite the emphasis (mis) placed upon the fort's Civil War history by park interpreters, this is really more of a monument to the Civilian Conservation Corps, which adopted the project of rebuilding the fort after Florida purchased the property in 1935. Working from original designs and foundations, C. more on Epinions.com

He truly seemed to love his job: We found the campground to be quiet, clean, and peaceful. more on TripAdvisor

The first weekend of the month an organization dresses in the period costume and will give tours of the facility. more on Epinions.com

Definitely got the heart rate up on the second lap. more on trails.mtbr.com

The first weekend of the month an organization dresses in the period costume and will give tours of the facility. more on Epinions.com

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The Fort is well worth the additional entrance. Try to go on the weekends when they have historic reenactments onsite. The park is so beautiful. I spent several hours roaming ... more on TripAdvisor

This park is easily accessible, has great historical displays, and has good access to beaches with shark-tooth deposits. more on TripAdvisor

A great park to stay in or just visit for the day! more on TripAdvisor

Great state park with excellent camping sites. Love the 1/2 mile long pier!! Interesting museum and fort. Gift shop also carries ... more on TripAdvisor

Love it, very cool to be able to walk around on fort. Huge state park with a long fishing pier out into the ocean more on TripAdvisor

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Fort Clinch is nice but the water is weird. I only say that because it's right at the mouth of a river that flows to the Atlantic. Otherwise, it's pretty nice. I think ... more on Yahoo! Travel

This state park is one of the best we have visited. We camp mostly at state parks, and this one is the greatest so far. Nice big sites, the fort is fun to go and visit, love george. He makes the whole experience. Dislikes, we can ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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I have been to Ft. Clinch once. The first weekend of the month an organization dresses in the period costume and will give tours of the facility. They will ... more on Epinions.com

Fort Clinch State Park sits at the northern end of Amelia Island, the only of the Golden Isles to reach southward into Florida. The fort is spectacular, but is likely ... more on Epinions.com

Great Amenities at Fort Clinch State Park:

  • Children's activities
  • Photography
  • Laundry
  • Interactive programs
  • Comfort station
  • Campground host
  • Dump station
  • Star gazing
  • Nature programs
  • Visitors center
  • Picnic area
  • Guided interpretive hikes
  • Bank fishing
  • Pay telephone
  • Biking
  • Interpretive trails
  • Information station
  • Nature viewing area
  • River access
  • Electric hook ups
  • Restaurant nearby
  • Historic sites nearby
  • Grills
  • Restroom
  • Living history programs
  • Accessible swimming
  • Group camping facility
  • Beach-combing
  • Small store
  • Hiking trail

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