Spent two and a half hours here walking half the circumference of the park. Beautiful scenery and a…read morenice bit of challenge in the difficult trails - watch for spiderwebs and/or wear a hat and bring some water. There are hiking trails , biking trails and easy walking paths inland and on the beach. Parking is spacious, didn't use the bathrooms but there is also a nice size park for the kids. Military and vets (& family of for that matter) entry is $2.50/person with ID. One of the few places honoring the discount.

I love Kathryn Abbey. We go here often, sometimes we camp; sometimes just a day trip. There is…read moreplenty of parking for day trips. We like to park around the lifeguard station. If you go south it is better for surfing. Lots of trails for bikes. You can also bring your dogs to the beach here.

Great beach, clean, cheap parking. However it does get busy. There is sand lot right next to the…read moremain beach making it super convenient, especially when you have young children it's easy to run back to the car and makes the worst part of a beach day, trekking back to the car with cranky, tired, sand covered kids while carrying enough chairs to fill a home a whole lot easier. If you have AWD there is a secondary lot access allowing you to park your vehicle directly on the beach. The bigger AWD vehicles (Jeeps, pickup trucks) can go all the way to the other end of the beach where the sand is like powder and the water is almost clear blue. The waves on the main beach were nonexistent so a lot of family with younger kids stayed on that side, it was quiet, kids playing in the water and parents chitchatting. On the AWD access it was more lively. Lots of big groups, young and older. Lot of different music, playing beach games. Down at the very end the waves were much bigger and that's where I saw most of the surfing taking place. Great for collecting shells. Lots of cool seabirds. On the main beach there were hermit and Filder crabs (they are too small for their pinch to hurt). Overall a great beach.

I really liked this park. When I went, it wasn't that crowded. If your car can handle it, you can…read morepark right on the beach. There is plenty of non-sand parking available. It was cool watching the St. Johns River meet the Atlantic Ocean. From what I could see, the only bathrooms available were port-a-potties. There are also very few places to seek shade, so you gotta make sure to bring your sunblock and beach umbrella.

Perfect little spot to go swimming with your family on a hot summer day…read more There is an area to walk along the water that reaches your ankle where the sand is white and the water is bright blue. There's a parking lot that's never packed and it's a quick walk to bring you canopy, tailgate chairs and coolers.

This was a paved path that is closed off to vehicles. It is wide, asphalt paved, and accessible for…read morestrollers, bicycles, walkers, and runners. You can't see the beach but you can hear the waves crashing, the birds chirping, and you can see tortoises and turtles. It connects from Little Talbot Island to the Timucuan Trail. It was a flat but pleasant walk with a breeze. Parking is available near the trail, and there are picnic tables, covered pavilions, porta potties, and access to the beach via boardwalk. It is $4 to enter the park, and there are other trails to walk as well.

Beautiful, clean and not busy. We enjoyed this beach very much and the free parking. Go check it…read moreout.

One of my favorite beaches when visiting Jax. Plenty of parking beach is always clean and feel…read moresecure.

Definitely basic play things option (2 swing sets and a little jungle gym thingy). But what makes…read morethis place special is the fishing! This place is stocked with Fish options for kids of all ages to learn fishing basics. There are so many turtle and various types of birds that swoop in and out of the area. No covered areas exist, but there are a few free standing tables. There's also a tennis court area if fishing isn't your thing. Be sure to follow the fishing rules.

Amazing low key water spot about a 20 minute drive from downtown. Surrounded by the St. Johns River…read moreand Atlantic Ocean. Drive on beach. Big Inlet perfect for paddle boarding. Grills and picnic table available for use. Can rent out a pavilion as well. Police noted patrolling the beach- pulled cars over for speeding. Lifeguard on inlet side, not sure about beach side

Easy walk to boneyard beach with portable toilets and picnic tables - we had a problem with the…read morecashless pay app. But the beach is unique and worth the trip.

This was very different to see, there's a long trial (8-10 min walk) that leads you to the beach…read more It's long and full of these deserted trees. Overall nice place to visit & see.

Rented a cabin for the night with my dog & significant other. They gave us a welcome bag with home…read morebaked cookies, water and granola bars, how sweet!! Cabin had electricity, ac, a mini fridge & freezer, a double bed, a single bed, a microwave & overhead fan. It was comfortable and clean! The folks who work at the campground; Charleen, Kelly & Rudy were just the most welcoming & warm people we've come across in a while. Check in/out was super easy, firewood that you purchase is delivered right to your cabin. Theres a shop with lots of things if you forgot anything & really pretty reasonably priced. Plus there's dvds you can just check in or out for free. Theres an adorable patio off the main building where we had a blast playing battleship and shuffleboard. We also ordered food. I'm from Pennsylvania and a good cheesesteak is far and few between it seems down south.. this place has the best cheesesteak I've had in years. It was hot, greasy & packed with flavor. Food was 10/10. Also; the bathrooms were surprisingly clean & it was a rainy day/night. Hiking trails are a 5 minute drive. Theres a dog park at the campground, that was awesome. The only semi negative thing I could say is the cabins are pretty close to each other so there's not a ton of privacy. If you're looking for an intimate camping experience, that also feels really safe, this is the perfect place. We will definitely back and I do HIGHLY recommend! Thanks again for a great 5 star experience!

Great place, fantastic staff! We were there with a group…read more Very great location! Food was delish too!

What a great experience! Entering the park and touring the plantation and its grounds is all free…read more(!!!!) to the public and absolutely lovely. The one worker that is stationed at the house, was friendly and very knowledgeable. I just wish that there were more furnishings in the home, but there is a plaque that actually addresses this. Be sure to bring your phone with you so that you can follow the audio tour (again, free!), and you might even get a chance to see some bald eagles in the front of the house. You will definitely need your camera! TIP - there isn't a ton of parking, so be sure to go earlier in the day.

To help celebrate his birthday, Tony Vanoy and I went to Kingsley Plantation & Slave Ruins on Fort…read moreGeorge Island near St John River in Florida! Located near the Georgia Border & Amelia Island State Park. Also near Little Talbott State Park! It was Free to enjoy and explore! There are buildings to go into and Tabby Ruins of the Slave Quarters Village. We spent about an hour walking around the plantation grounds! A lot of history here!Today Friday 15th Tony Vanoy and I explored the McIntosh Sugar Mill Tabby Ruins near St Mary's GA . It's free to enjoy and explore. There is a private parking lot and picnic tables BUT BE WARNED we experienced a ton of mosquitos! So BUGGIE SPRAY the Heck out of your exposed body parts! I got ate up and so did Tony! It's much larger than it looks from the parking lot! There's a Historical marker available to read about the previous owner dates and Plantation name! Definitely recommend & hope you enjoy!

What a beautiful campground. They keep it very nice. The sites are good size. The only thing I…read morecould say is you do get a little bit of street noise but it's not that bad. We'd definitely do this again. Maybe next year and for longer. The beach area is nice in the pool area is nice size.

My husband and I stayed here last minute for an over night. Off the beaten path…read more The staff was absolutely very friendly and welcoming. It's a simple, clean, small, quiet place. Great staff. Laundry room on site. Will definitely make This a stop again.

What a beautiful RV resort.. They have a restaurant on their…read morefacility. The food is amazing. . Hot tub and pool is gorgeous . Everyone is super friendly The staff was amazing. We felt very safe there.. we will definitely be back next year. walking distance to the beach.

The park is in a prime location! Super close to both the Intracoastal and the beach, which made it…read moreeasy to enjoy sunrise walks, fishing, and quick beach trips without any hassle. The on-site restaurant is locally owned and operated - Funkadelic Food Shack. Delicious food with a fun, laid-back vibe that really fit the resort atmosphere. The staff throughout the entire resort were friendly, welcoming, and genuinely helpful. You can tell they care about the guest experience and the overall upkeep of the park. Another awesome perk was the complimentary bikes available for guests!! This is such a win for cruising around the area and enjoying the scenery without needing to get in the car. Between the location, amenities, great food, and outstanding staff, this place is an easy recommendation and a definite win-win for anyone looking for a coastal getaway or even a staycation!