Fort Clinch State Park

About Fort Clinch State Park

The picnic area is located in a maritime hammock landscape, surrounded by dunes and oaks. There are free standing barbecue and picnic tables, and there is a playground with swings, slides and climbing poles for children.

Fort Clinch was named after the Clinches River in the southern United States, and the federal government began building the fort in 1847. When the Confederates began the war in 1861, the Confederates were occupied when General Robert E. Lee ordered a retreat the following year. The construction of this fortress continued during the civil war, but the garrison operations were greatly reduced in the years before and after. Eventually, the garrison operation was stopped and it was reoccupied by the US army.

The fort was reactivated in 2010 as Fort Clinch State Park, a state park in southern Georgia.

Today Fort Clinch, one of Georgia's oldest and most historic fortifications, is in remarkable condition of preservation.

In 1935, the state of Florida acquired 256 hectares, including the abandoned fort, and it was officially opened to the public in 1938. Civil Defence was responsible for the construction and development of the park. This was the first in a series of programs to acquire adjacent land and develop Fort Clinch State Park, a state park in Florida.

Fort Clinch State Park has two campsites, all of which have rigs of any size and are located at the back of the site. The Atlantic Beach campsite has a campsite with picnic table, picnic area and picnic tables.

Bathrooms and hot showers are centrally located on the campsite and a washing machine is also available.

The Amelia River campsite has 41 campsites along the Amelia River with oak hammocks and a landfill at the entrance to the campsite.

This site is shaded by large trees and is located at the back of the village and has no parking spaces, but it has returned to its original location by the river Amelia with oak hammocks.

There are two bathrooms with hot showers and the larger of the two bathrooms has a washer and dryer.

Camping for a group costs $4 per person and the campsite can accommodate up to 100 people. The campsites on the Amelia River and Atlantic Beach cost $22 (after tax) per night, and camping for groups costs $3.50 per day and $6.00 per night. There is a landfill near the campsite and there is no landfill on any of the campsites.

There are four sites in this area and ADA facilities for men and women are available. Bathrooms with hot water are available on all sides, as are toilets for men, women and children.

Fishing is also popular in Cumberland Sound, where the finger pier is an excellent haven for wild fish, and the 800-metre fishing pier that separates it from the Atlantic. Atlantic surfing is popular, as are kayaking, canoeing, fishing and kayaking.

For children there is a playground with swings, slides and climbing poles, and the picnic area is located in a maritime hammock landscape surrounded by dunes and oaks. There are free standing barbecue and picnic tables as well as a variety of picnic benches and chairs.

Hikers can travel in any direction, and Fort Clinch offers a variety of hiking trails and trails for all ages, from beginners to advanced. For cyclists, traffic is possible, but helmet compulsory and parking restrictions on a parking lot.

The Willow Pond Trail is centrally located on Park Road and two loops surround a series of freshwater ponds. The trail starts at the parking lot of the fortress, crosses the road and heads south in a short loop that lasts about 20 minutes. This path leads to an ancient dune, which is very steep and also poses a great danger to pedestrians, cyclists and wildlife. It is partly or heavily wooded, but the trail leads to a small stream and a trailhead to the edge of the stream, where it is connected to the main trail, the Fort Clinch Trail.

Wildlife observation is very good along the way, and alligators, deer and a variety of birds can be seen in the area.

If you want to cycle, there is a wide range of trails, hiking and cycling trails on the streets of the park.

Stroll along the beaches of Cumberland Sound to the northernmost tip of Florida and see Cumberlands Island National Seashore, where wild horses sometimes roam the beach. Guided nature walks take you through the woods, past Fort Clinch National Wildlife Refuge and into the wetlands of the Atlantic Ocean.

Cycling is not allowed on the jetty, but you can ride along the promenade that leads to the beach, where several kilometers of hard sandy beach can go at low tide. Bebe Beach, the most popular beach in Fort Clinch State Park and a popular destination for cyclists.

The cycle path is passable in several places along the roads of the park, but for road cyclists the traffic is possible. Children under 16 years of age are required by Florida law to wear a helmet when riding on a bike path or hiking trail. Bebe helmets are compulsory while riding and children over 16 must also wear helmets on cycle paths and trails.

Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians when riding their bicycles in the park. The cycle paths and trails of the park are open to all ages, but children under 16 years of age are not allowed to ride without a helmet.

Entrance to the park is limited to 8 dollars per person per vehicle and is limited to 8 people / vehicle.

A 3 dollar entrance fee allows visitors to reach the main entrance of the park, the parking lot, the parking lot, the hiking trail and the bike paths. Entry to the park is $7 per person and $5 for a limited parking ticket for 8 people / per vehicle.

A $3 entrance fee allows visitors to access the park's main entrance, parking lot and bike paths. Entrance fees to the park are limited to $8 per person per vehicle and are limited to 8 people / per vehicle.

A $3 entrance fee allows visitors to reach the park's main entrance, parking lot and bike paths. Park entrance fees are limited to $8 per person per vehicle and 8 people / per vehicle. A $3 entrance fee allows visitors to reach the main entrance and parking lots, as well as the bike path.

A $3 entrance fee allows visitors to reach the main entrance, parking lot, bike paths and bike path.

Entrance fees to the park are limited to $8 per person per vehicle and 8 people / per vehicle.

A $3 entrance fee allows visitors to access the main entrance, parking lot, bike paths and cycle path, as well as the park's bike path and hiking trail.

Well-behaved dogs are welcome at Fort Clinch State Park, but must always be on a leash and not be left unattended for more than an hour. Dogs are not allowed near buildings, promenades, on the beach or on the paths of the park.

All pets must be kept under the physical control of a person, on a leash or otherwise, and Florida law requires that all pets be vaccinated against rabies. Pet camping is possible on campsites, but it is prohibited in the park unless Florida law says it is possible. The laundry must not exceed 1.50 m, must be held in the hand and must not be more than 2.5 m from the body.

All pets must be well behaved and must not be kept on a leash for more than 30 minutes. Pets may be accommodated in the park for up to three days at a time, with a minimum of two hours per day and seven days per week.

Pet owners are obliged to collect their animals and dispose of their droppings properly in bins. Pets considered "annoying" may not stay in the park, such as dogs, cats, horses and other animals.

Stay on the A1A until you reach the intersection of 8th Street and Atlantic Avenue. Keep right and take A 1A east and stay on this road for approximately 1 mile to Fort Cline State Park east of the park entrance.