Really a cool place to visit! I wasn't sure what to expect, so here you go for future visitors. Parking in 2026 is $5 per car ar the front gate. A long, slowdrive to the fort from there- not a walking path, but saw bikers. Once you get to the fort, park. There is a small gift shop & they can answer questions. We go to a little space with history information, artifacts & a video to watch. The.ln off to the actual fort. I have pics, but it won't do this place justice. Self-guided tour. Head out when you are ready to go, stay as long as you wish. I highly recommend!! read more

Fort Clinch entrance is off of Atlantic Ave so check your directions! It is $6 per vehicle up to 4 people There are other entrance fees for bicycles and etc. Fort entry is $2.50 per person no discounts! Kids under 5 are free. We went on Saturday and there was a reactment event! Great way to experience the life at that time and hear the stories and historical information! These people are volunteers and it's their hobby that I appreciated a lot! The beach when you get out of the fort is different kind, no swimming and lots of driftwood and whatnot! The drive there and back is breathtaking following the winding road and looking at the moss covered trees that frame the road! We visit all the forts and historical sites as much as we can and this one is great! read more

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There's a cool historic fort, but I came for the birdwatching on the beach. The birds are amazing and I saw one or two rare ones. The Ranger was kind and helpful. They have hiking, biking, and nature trails. The fort looks great, although I didn't have time to go inside. The tree lined roads are beautiful. read more

Fort Clinch State Park - Brown Pelican - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Fernandina Beach, Florida

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It holds the history of the island. For $6 entrance fees we were able to tour the park. The salt marsh is a great first stop. The light house can be seen from here. The history of the light house is on a plaque at this stop. Walking on dunes is prohibited. A paved road takes you through the park with pullouts along the way. The vegetation is thick on both sides of the road. A camp ground is available too for those interested in camping. The fort itself is something to see. Interesting that there was never an engagement there. read more

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Enjoyed our visit to the Fort Clinch State Park. "Siri" took us to wrong gate, enter at 2601 Atlantic. Entrance for park is $6 per car for up to 6 people. Florida state parks offer Military/veteran discounts and free Lifetime Family Pass for disabled vets (takes just 5 minutes to get the pass at the gate entrance). Then proceeded on lovely drive lined by canopy of trees with Spanish Moss to the multiple hiking/biking trailheads, two campgrounds, Atlantic Beach, and the historic fort. We parked first at the fort (lots of free parking) and walked across the road on the marked path to the children's playground and shaded picnic area for our picnic lunch. Kids enjoyed the playground, but watch for large spiders in the brush. Very clean and well maintained. Then back to fort for bathroom break (no bathrooms in actual fort) and water filling station (outside restrooms). We opted to take the short 5 minute walk on path to left of fort to the beach area to search for sharks' teeth, a favorite pastime on Amelia Island! No swimming is allowed at this beach. (Although it's a short walk, there is a another small parking lot at the beachhead, and we did opt to drive my husband down as it was a very hot day in July - glad we did). Then back to the restrooms to wash up before entering the fort. Tickets for the fort ($2.50/pp, no other discounts, kids under 5 free) are bought at the small but nicely done gift shop. They also have light snacks available there with limited seating. Last entrance to fort is at 4:30 (closes at 5:00). Your self-guided visit starts with a video, then allow 1-2 hours as there are many rooms/buildings to see, mostly reconstructed. (Call ahead to ask when/if volunteer enactors might be present). Extremely well maintained and worth the visit. Pro Tip: Get ice-cream at DeNucci's or DQ on Sadler Road after! "Pippi Longstocking House" from 1988 movie filmed in Fernandina is nearby as well. read more

Fort Clinch State Park - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Fernandina Beach, Florida

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I've been recovering from surgery here and I'm grateful while in pain I can still see a sunset and see beautiful weather read more

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It was longer than was expecting. walked about six miles, according to the app. There was a parking lot by the trailhead with plenty of spaces and a restroom. The trail was worn down from walkers and bicyclists. I had to get off the trail a few times to let bicyclists go past me. Otherwise, had the trail to myself. It was off the road and wound through the trees. There were tree roots, hills, uneven surfaces, and minimal views. The trail was recommended as kid friendly, but would say it would be extremely challenging to push a stroller on this trail, and I don't know if kids would last six miles walking. There is the fort to visit, which kids like, and beach access. You do have to pay $6 to get in to the park. read more

Fort Clinch State Park - Marsh view - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Fernandina Beach, Florida

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A must see if you're interested in History. This was started before the War Between the States. Originally the reason of construction was to protect the area from invading Foreign Countries. read more

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What a beautiful park and so clean! We came for sunset (timed it perfectly) and walked along the beach, it was beautiful nonetheless and saw a couple getting engaged (that was lovely!). Driving around the area peaceful and we ran into MANY deers along the way so be veryyy careful driving (mainly in the dark). We ended up seeing the sunset by the Fort, we were unable to go into the fort as they close at 5 pm. However the sunset was gorgeous! We wish we could have explored more but once the sunset, it was much colder. But enjoying a full day here would be so enjoyable - beautiful sites!!! read more

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Amazing place to explore. Canopy trees and the fort is so much fun. Locals should really reconnect with this gem of a place in Fernandina

Fort Clinch State Park is an amazing place that has probably the most occupied land by different countries and people in the United States. The densely forced road leading into the Ford text you back to what Florida must've looked like 300 years ago. Abundant wildlife and a rich history of renegades, pirates and rebellion read more

We are visiting family about 30 minutes south of the park. During our downtime we decided to make the drive to the park as, being a history nerd, I wanted to see the fort. We checked online to see the park was open until 8pm. Upon arriving at 5:30, we are told the fort is closed and the park closes at 6:30. I expressed that we saw online it said it was open until 8 and was told that online doesn't reflect the changes in the year. If so, the park should be able to go on and change their hours to reflect that. The only thing saving this from one star is the lady did not charge us entry as she could sense our frustration. read more

warning there are a ton of sticker bushes near the pathway to the ocean. beautiful spot and views. nice beautiful trails. read more

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Cool park!! Beach, camping grounds, rv's, walking trails, biking, etc. Entrance is $6 per car, up to six people. Clean park, very well maintained. read more

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This park takes up a decent portion of the island, and while it is notable for the historic fort, it has a lot else to offer. The fort requires separate paid admission from the park that you can't buy at the gate, which is not a ton of money but is annoying; they also have a credit card minimum. However, it was well worth it. I've been to a few of these historic forts and this one was both splendid to look at and very open and interactive. Some of these places are very squirrely about letting you use the stairs, but here there were several ways up and down with interesting views and occasional wildlife. The fort's natural materials and integration with the environment are interesting, as well as the history. Cumberland Island is visible across the water. The park's extensive ocean-facing beach is covered with small shells and occasional sand crabs. I was hoping for a little more dynamic wildlife given the recent storm causing upheaval and flooding, but it was a nice walk regardless. Some inland trails offer views of various cool swampy sights, and I was not mobbed by bugs. My ticket allowed re-entry, and it was money well spent for the amount of things there were to do at this park and the solid amenities. I'm not a huge camper but opportunities were there. read more

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Interesting state park but the fact that they charge both for car entry fee ($6) and then a per person entry fee ($2.50) is annoying. But they maintain the small fort nicely and it's small enough that it's not overwhelming. read more

Fort Clinch State Park - The cannons - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Fernandina Beach, Florida

What a large beautiful park! Thank goodness somebody preserved this large body of land near the ocean with all these big beautiful trees. The campground is absolutely beautiful. My husband is a fort and civil war buff so I have to go to all that and this was the only one that I actually enjoyed. It was quite nice and it has great volunteers who know a lot about the fort This is a must go to if you're in this area I loved it. read more

This was a very good "attraction" to visit during our recent trip to Amelia Island. The park itself is huge -- with beaches, two camp grounds, walking and riding paths, the Fort, and lots of nature. We lined up our car at the entrance. It looked daunting, but the line moved fast. It was only $6 per carload to enter. We drove through the moss covered tree canopies. You could easily imagine yourself in another time and era. And it felt like a southern plantation or something out of a movie. We passed the entrances to each campground (one on the river side and one on the ocean side) plus the beach entrance. We were heading towards the Fort. We went into the visitor center first to get our tickets to tour the Fort. They were only $2.50 per person. Then we went to the little museum which gave us a preview of what to look for at the Fort and showed various historical items. Most of the Civil War era Fort is a reconstruction. Some of it done by the conservation corps during the Depression. It is quite large. And you can enter many of the rooms -- that are furnished -- to see the barracks, the jail, the kitchens, the bakery, the ammunition store rooms, etc. etc. You can climb stairs or walk up the ramp to view the cannons on top of the Fort -- up close. A "soldier" told my husband that the cannons had a 3-mile range using a 20 pound gun powder charge. And yes, just across the water, you can easily see the Georgia coast from here. We didn't check out the Atlantic beach here -- but from atop the Fort it looked lovely -- white sandy beaches. We were glad we came and learned a bit more about local Florida history. Add this to your bucket list when in the area. read more

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We had an amazing time here at Fort Clinch. It costs $6 per car and there are additional fees to get into the actual fort. The fort is absolutely worth seeing and is interesting to observe. If the fort isn't your cup of tea, they also have a plethora of walking trails, bike trails and a beach that is known for having good shark teeth finds! They also have a gift shop with cute knickknacks to remember your time. It was a great experience and I definitely recommend coming out here and seeing it for yourself. read more

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We love old forts and historical places and this is a classic. Great areas to explore and lots of historical stuff around. Love the old brick structures, the cannons, doors, and all the hidden away tunnels and rooms. They have the historical replicas set up really nicely. Still some beach recovery from the storms on the beach but ignore the sound and enjoy your time. Some great stories, too. We really enjoyed it. Hit the bathroom at the gift shop before hitting the fort, no place to go at the fort. Still amazes us how they built these places without the heavy equipment we have today. read more

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Wasn't sure what to make of this place when we arrive, but I'm so glad we checked it out. Love the history and exploring each of the unique aspects of it all. Love how it's overlooking the water and the cannons in a walkable exploration. read more

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Huge park, with a very reasonable entry fee. Drive, walk, or bike on the roads and trails. Museum and fort are interesting...and we've been to many around the world! Definitely worth a visit. read more

Fort Clinch State Park - Fort - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Fernandina Beach, Florida

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This is an amazing place. My favorite part was the drive in with all the fauna surrounding the road. Glad I came early so I could go real slow and enjoy without too many cars read more

Beautiful park! Beach is quiet and great for searching for shark teeth. There's a 5.4 multi-use trail available for hiking and biking. Camping available and of course a pretty cool Fort! read more

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Super nice day today and a very interesting little Fort! I enjoy romping through historic places and this one had a great view. I also thought they set up the rooms really nice so that you can see what life was kind of like at that time. It was a bummer we couldn't go upstairs and see the upper levels but totally understand why. They are in the process of redoing the floors, so they are safer so that makes sense. I enjoyed walking on the beach behind the fort as well. Very beautiful scene. And you can see Georgia from there lol. read more

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I always enjoy Fort Clinch State Park whether camping, a beach day or visiting the Fort and it's many hiking trails. Today was a beach day. Just know there's a small fee to visit the Florida State parks. read more

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What a beautiful drive down Canopy Drive to the Amelia River Campground. The beautiful old oaks with Spanish Moss hanging from them was magical! Our campsite was beautiful! Very level, shaded and private. The sites were large and well spaced out from one another with lots of greenery between them. We camped here two nights in a 30' Class A. Each site provides a fire pit, a picnic table and a laundry line. I would have given this park 5 stars if it would have had full hookups. We did have water and 30 amp power. AT&T and Verizon both had strong signals. There are lots of bike and hiking trails throughout the park. There are also beaches on both the Amelia River side and the Atlantic sides of the park. Don't miss touring Fort Clinch itself! It's only $2.50 per person and well worth the money. We spent about an hour and a half touring the fort. They have a nice gift shop too! The staff we encountered at the park and the fort were friendly and helpful! Highly recommend! read more

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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 fort is well maintained. 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. read more

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Great beach area and super private during this time of year!!! Love the rocks reminds me of Puerto Rico. read more

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Fort Clinch is a must-see if you are visiting Amelia Island. Tickets to gain entry into the park are $6 per carload. It's a beautiful 8-10-minute drive through the park before reaching the main parking lot and visitor center. The visitor center has bathrooms, food, merchandise, and a small seating area where you can take a load off. Tickets to acquire access to the museum and fort can be purchased in the visitor center for $2.50 per person. Although the museum is quite small it provides a great opportunity for visitors to understand the history and purpose behind the fort. Fort construction began in 1847 shortly after the Second Seminole War. The fort is located at the mouth of the St. Mary's River and was used to protect the port of Fernandina. Although the fort was not completed, it was still utilized as a military base during the Civil War, Spanish American War, and World War II. Today, Fort Clinch is known as one of Florida's first state parks. The park is nestled on 2,178 acres and includes a variety of amenities such as: exploring the Civil War-era fort and museum, walking scenic hiking trails, swimming, fishing, shark tooth hunting, birding, and shelling along the beautiful beach line. Also, the park accommodates camping at any of the sixty-three (63) campsites which are equipped with electricity and water or roughing-it at one of the six (6) primitive campsites. I thought this park was awesome! We spent most of our time here exploring the fort, museum, and some of the trails. However, we managed to miss out on visiting the lighthouse, which is one of the main attractions. I highly recommend stopping here if you're a photographer, the fort provides some great scenery and angles that can be appreciated. If it wasn't so hot outside, I think we would have spent several hours wandering around taking more pictures. If you are in the area, definitely stop by and check this park out. The experience is something that you will not forget. read more

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$6 to get into the park, $2.50 to check out the fort. Great history and a large park. Loved seeing the Spanish moss as you drive through the park makes the drive much more beautiful! If you've never been, this is a beautiful place to explore, lots to see read more

Our tax dollar is getting used here for sure. It's such a clean place. They blow the streets daily. The bathrooms are kept spotless and the campsites are pristine. I saw no trash anywhere. The Fort and museum are cool. They have events at the fort and we saw ladies in reenactment who are sleeping in the fort! Flute players and just friendly folk everywhere. Lots of bikers and critters so when they say speed is 15 or 5 there is a reason. They have river side and beach side campsites. Ours was river side. It was very quiet area.i think my crew were the loudest. Seemed everyone was in their big RVs by 7 except us. my kiddos were night fishing after our firepit burgers. I prefer the river side as it is just a old Florida feel with all the trees. Beware there is a ton of animals. Since we were the only ones outside they all came to visit us. lol. Big raccoons. One climbed the tree over my head and hissed at me. The armadillos are determined to join you for dinner and the deer are NOT afraid of you.. I loved this park. I am booking again this week for another weekend in the future months it was so nice. read more

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Ah, Fort Clinch... One of my all time favorites among Florida's many state parks. Partly because it is close to home but mostly for the diverse landscape. There is the Fort, of course for history buffs, but the Fort is only one of the park's many treasures. If you enjoy being near the water, you are surrounded by it here. On one side of the park is the Atlantic Ocean and plenty of beach to stroll, fish, sunbathe or swim (watch the currents!). On the other side is the Amelia River. If you sit on the river side by the Fort and look across to Georgia's Cumberland Island, you might catch a glimpse of some wild horses. The park is also a great place to do some camping, either on the ocean side or under the shady forested canopy of the riverside campground. Bicycling through the park is quite popular, and there are plenty of nature trails for hiking and nature photography. Wherever you go in the park, you are likely to spot one of the many whitetail deer that make their home here. read more

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Learn some history you did not know and should. Our tour came alive with "enactors", men and women who were in period costume, playing the parts of ordinary people at that fort in the 1860s. Not "re"enactors, because they are not creating some historical battle. There were soldiers, explaining every day life, a man making mini-ball bullets out of lead, women doing the household chores of washing and cooking. In fact, no battles were ever fought here. The fort was fortified by the Union during the Civil War and again used in the Spanish American War. Strategically, it protected the Amelia River. It never saw any action. Informative displays and museum. The park is beautiful, especially as you drive in through a canopy of live oak trees and Spanish moss. Any trip to Amelia Island should include Fort Clinch as a must see. read more

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We came up for a day trip (we live about 3.5 hours south). It was 100% worth the visit and drive. We left about 7am and got here about 10:30am. The cost to enter the park was $6 per vehicle. Driving into the park the streets are surrounded by hanging mossy oak trees - it is absolutely beautiful! Our first stop was the beach. I will be back for this beach and I live on the beach. We stayed at the beach for about 2 hours. The sand was soft and the water was just gorgeous! We did find some shark teeth. It was a little bit of work. We basically sat at the shore line and dug until we found teeth. Some were easier to find than others. After the beach we drove up to the fort. Here we had a picnic lunch and geocached before we went into the museum and fort. The cost to enter the fort was $2.50 per person. The fort was pretty well preserved. We have been to St Augustine, but I feel like St Augustine doesn't really have the same feel. Fort Clinch has the bunk beds set up to see in the sleeping quarters. The kitchens were setup, the outhouses, etc. you could actually go into the rooms. They were not roped off like what you see at most places. The fort itself is pretty big, but it took us only about 1 hour to go through the museum and the fort. After the fort we hit the walking trails. There is one trail that takes about 25 min and the other trails ahi it 45min (we only did the 25 min trail). read more

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Great place for kids fas everything walks,fort,beaches cycling and camping. Great gift shop with affordable prices.

It's a cool place, beautiful, historic, and shell and shark tooth hunting is fun and productive.

Beautiful park! It's a beautiful drive in under the canopy of trees and Spanish moss. You are able to camp, ride your bike, go to the beach, fish, and walk the trails. I think I even saw a sign for mountain biking. We saw deer, dolphins, and birds. It's very quiet and serene. read more

I really enjoy Fort Clinch State Park, its has beach access, the historic fort, and trails! I have been a few times. This last time I mainly focused on hiking. There is a trail that is accessible from multiple spots that mirrors the park drive. It has a significant amount of elevation change for Florida. It is a shared-use trail and is used by hikers and mountain bikers so being aware of other recreators is important. There is a lot to see, the salt marsh, giant oaks, and various waterways. The trail is a few miles long and shaded. I highly recommend it if you are hiking in the area. The fort is the main attraction. It is a 19th-century fort that did not see much action. Tickets to get inside the fort are in addition to the fee charged to access the park. Overall it is worth it. Experience depends on the weather as well. read more

Throughout the United States, there are numerous forts that have significant historic value... and in Florida alone we have many; such as Fort Zachary Taylor in Key West, Castillo de San Marcos in St Augustine and Fort Jefferson on Gardens Key (Dry Tortuga). One of the coolest and most interesting forts/parks that I have "never heard of" is here on Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island (just north of Jacksonville). Over a thousand acres of pristine nature that just happens to include a Civil War era fort. The drive through the park is just gorgeous with tons of hanging most and plenty of shade trees creating a canopy over the roadway through the park. Along the sides of the roadway (Fort Clinch Road) there are numerous trails that can be seen that we saw plenty of hikers and some mountain bikes too. While driving Fort Clinch Road to the fort, we stopped at a couple points of interest.... we took in a quick view of the amazing beach and dunes (parking lot with boardwalks to the beach area) and we also stopped at a view point called Egan Creek Overlook. Seeing the Amelia Island Lighthouse, salt marshes and the creek were all just stunning. And then there is the actual fort... mind blowing... red brick fortress with so much to see from ammunitions storage, prisoner areas, cannons inside the walls and along the top too, soldier quarters, blacksmith shops, latrines, kitchens and all directly on a sandy beach and bordered with trees. I love that the fort trusts guests to walk anywhere and everywhere... see what you want and your own pace and there was plenty of personnel around if you had a question or wanted to learn a little history. After taking time to see the fort, the museum is free to tour. The museum has a great collection of Civil War tools and ammunitions, medical tools (for amputations during wartime), interesting photographs and plenty of knowledge. This was definitely a high-light to our impromptu trip to Amelia Island... so much more than just a fort. read more

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