Saint George Island State Campground

St George Island, Florida

About

On a barrier island fronting historic Apalachicola Bay, this park offers visitors a little strip of paradise. Miles of undeveloped beaches on this barrier island provide the perfect setting for the park, which offers ample opportunities for sunbathing, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, boating, fishing, hiking, camping and nature study. On the gulf side of the island, enjoy perfect blue waters and miles of sugary white sands, and perhaps catch sight of a pod of dolphins. On the bay side, healthy marshes are home to wading birds and abundant saltwater fish. Nature trails thread through vast scrubs and pine forests, where red-cockaded woodpeckers and bald eagles linger in the canopy and brilliantly blue five-lined skinks dart through the undergrowth. Few parks offer better opportunities for shelling and beachcombing. The shoreline is active during the summer months when sea turtles and shorebirds such as the snowy plover, least tern, willet and black skimmer lay their nests within the park. St. George Island State Park is known for its emerald green water and white sand beaches, and these beaches help support a large array of wildlife in both the water and on land. Witness the wispy white and purple glow of the Milky Way rising over the white sand dunes of St. George Island State Park. Stargazers have the chance to see stars, planets and other celestial bodies in incomprehensible numbers and unforgettable brilliance. For 2019, most of the sea turtle nests have hatched and the adult turtles are migrating back to their feeding grounds. Here in Florida, park rangers, biologists and volunteers are still telling stories and planning for 2020. There are over 100 miles of beaches protected by Florida State Parks, and they’re also important refuges for nesting wildlife. If you plan on heading to the beach, check out these practical tips for making the beach safer for wildlife and their nests. Annual entrance passes can be purchased at all park ranger stations and museums. If you

Amenities

Available Site Types

• Camping

Local Attractions

• Apalachicola Bay
• Gulf of America
• St. George Island