Fort Clinch State Park Campground Tour Beach Camping Florida (Full Time RV) 4K
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- Опубліковано 1 сер 2024
- Since we travel full time in a RV, we have the chance to camp at amazing sites- like Fort Clinch in Fernandina, Florida. This may be my favorite beach campground yet,
In this video, we show you all the FUN STUFF (fort. beach, hiking, mountain biking; lighthouse; metal detecting; Old Town)- & a site by site campground tour, including primitive tent area, plus amenities. See chapters below to skip to the part you are interested in.
Chapters
0:00 Intro
1:51 The Fort
5:47 Mountain Biking Trail
6:24 The Beach
9:05 Fernandina
10:08 Maps
11:31 Beach Campground (1-20)
14:06 River Campground (22-63)
18:52 Conclusion
New reservation system: www.floridastateparks.org/ind...
Address: 2601 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Phone: 904-277-7274
$26 A NIGHT at the time we camped- includes water & electric (some 30, some 50)
Park map: www.floridastateparks.org/sit...
PROS: Beachside Specific=nice boardwalk to beach; beautiful sunrise/sunset; shorebirds were mating; tent only area; deer on beach; newly painted roads and parking spots; new bathhouse (nicest one Larry has ever seen); dump station close; washing machines. The Park=hiking and mountain biking trails; Civil War Fort (Riverside campground closer); old ruins; friendly staff; close to historic downtown; dog friendly (accept boardwalk & beach)
CONS: Our beachside spot was only 30 amp & no sewer hookup; bugs/no-see-ems; no dogs allowed on boardwalk or beach; lots of jellies on beach; beachside has few spots & only 1 gave privacy; poor internet; if shorebirds are nesting, parts of beach may be closed
Lighthouse Tours: www.fbfl.us/474/Amelia-Island...
INTERNET
The cell service in the beach camping area was weak on ATT, we had to use our 25 foot antenna to get a decent signal.
Other campers told us that the signal in the River Camping area was much worse
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I love those state park campgrounds with a bit of history to them. This one fits the bill! Nice job.
We were so amazed to see a fort as part of the campground- but it costs extra. I think $6. But still awesome.
Alice
Sounds wonderful with the beach, fort, and other history!!! You provide the best campground reviews....thank you!!!!
Joyce, thank you. We put in the video what we look for when checking out a campground.
Please share with anyone that might enjoy it. It really helps 👍
Alice
Looks like a beautiful place! Every time I watch one of your videos my itch to get an RV and get on the road gets harder to ignore! One day we will be in the right season for adventure!
Thanks for sharing this park. I love the way you do tours with the spot numbers right on the screen while the spot is in view. Y’all have such Excellent attention to all the little details! I hope your trip up north is going well.
Beth, we are that little voice whispering in your ear- go RVing 😉
Thank you so much. It’s great to hear that people notice the work we put into these.
Sharing is caring- it really helps when our videos are shared 👍
I hope you get a chance to see Fort Clinch in person. It’s amazing,
Alice
This is gorgeous! And a good dose of history to boot! Very nice!
Thanks. It’s a unique combination for sure. We loved it,
Alice
My wife and I were there 2 years ago it was the first time RVing and that campground made our trip it was everything we expected and more . cant wait to go back and bring our grandson
John, what an awesome campground to start RVing. We can’t wait to go back as well. Let’s hope it gets easier to get reservations- it’s crazy out here now,
Alice
What a gorgeous park. History & the Beach - sounds enticing. Safe travels
Mary Lou, it was such a different state park. I hope we luck out again.
Thanks. We are enjoying ourselves for sure,
Alice
Thank you for another great campground video. Your detailed looks at each campsite are a great help when trying to book sites.
It’s one of my favorites
Excellent video! It’s been years since I have been up there. This reminds me that we need to visit there again. Thank you
Chip, I was pleasantly surprised. We hope we can get another reservation in the future,
Alice
Great review of the park, thx!
No problem. Glad we could help,
Alice
Very nice and informative video on the park and grounds. We’ve been there before and hope to go back soon!! Thanks for posting the camp site numbers!!
It’s a great state park. We hope to go back too. And thank you for appreciating the site numbers,
Alice
Excellent informative video. Thanks
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Check out this playlist ua-cam.com/play/PLTSSVhr0HOzi6qoqEPGBCHgAdFRkK-8A0.html. to see more fun stuff to do in and around the campground AND site by site campground tours
Another great video! Thank you.😎👍🏼
Rick, thanks for always coming back. We really appreciate it,
Alice
@@DownsizingMakesCents My pleasure.😎
Great video! We will be camping at the beach area in January 2024 for 5 nights. Looking forward to it. Thanks!
It’s so amazing there. Deer show up on the dunes at night. Great sunsets on the beach.
Enjoy 🤗
Great review of the park
Bill, thanks. We work hard to provide the type of info we would want in a video,
Alice
Thank you for letting us see the campground. Sure want to go there
Karen, it’s one of the most well maintained we have seen. They really take care of it,
Alice
I love Florida parks. They sure do them right. This one is really nice and right on the beach. Can't beat that at all. I am a history nerd so love the fort. That is cool how they did it up. Like the lighthouse as well. Well I saw the jelly fish. Want no part of that. lol Looks like a couple already paired up there. lol I do like the the birds though. Very cool. This looks like a killer campground. I for sure want to check this place out at some point. Sites look to be a very nice size and spread out a little. I really like the tree covered sites. The shade during the hot months would be a great way to stay cooler. Plus it gives more privacy. Bathhouse looks nice as well. Good video y'all. Off to the zoo talk to y'all later.
William, this is another tough one to get reservations, but it’s worth it. We had the only private site on the beach side.
The fort was amazing. But I’m so annoyed we missed the up close lighthouse tour. Next time.
That’s the first time I’ve seen a jelly like that 😬
The tree area supposedly has a bigger bug problem and worse internet. But it would give shade.
The bathhouses are pretty new. They listed repainted lines on the roads.
Super clean and well maintained park.
You would love it,
Alice
Great music choices!
Thank you
Nice job on the video!!
Tracey, thanks. Share with someone who would like it. It really helps,
Alice
Thanks for such an informative visit to the area. Very high on our "go to" list. Plan to be out there for the holidays. Inspired!
Thank you. It was on our list for awhile.
I hope you get a chance to enjoy it,
Alice
I love Alice's pic of all the parks signage!
Roxanne, thanks. I try to remember to get my sign pics - it helps remember where the pictures after were 😂
Alice
Nice job! This state park is great. The bath house look nice. The Fort looked pretty nice to see. The beach was nice as well. The park looks clean. Thank you fir showing the parks history. Sorry I am late watching I had to text a corner co- worker of mine and then I had to watch it and it started to do the puzzling thing. Just got done. Happy Father’s Day Larry. Have a great week. See you both soon.
Sherri, the state park was so amazing. The fort was huge and a lot of cool history.
Thanks for always watching.
And I’ll tell Larry. He had a great day mountain biking. See you next time,
Alice
Ah, the memories of both the park and the towns. Loved it. As you noted will be returning - and I don't blame you - I'm sure you will be paying attention to the times on the lighthouse. While you focus on Florida, perhaps consider a day trip for the Georgia side of the river. As you look across the river, that is the southern tip of Cumberland Island National Seashore. Technically, there is primitive camping carrying everything in with reserve able sites, but access to the island is by passenger ferry from St Marks at the National Park headquarters or private boat - no cars. In addition to Dungeness Mansion Ruins (Carnegie winter home), the island is noted for the wild horses. A lot of hiking, but definitely a good daytrip diversion with great photo ops.
Larry, we stayed at Crooked River State Park. We were very close to doing the ferry. I definitely want to go to Cumberland Island.
Perhaps next time I’ll be able to do both.
What a great area,
Alice
I've had the opinion that all of Florida is Orlando. It's really nice seeing a different perspective from long-term Floridians. Thanks for another great campground review!
Michael,
We call it the real Florida- so much to see other than theme parks.
Thanks for another great visit. I hope you get to stay at one of our amazing state parks,
Alice
We love Fort Clinch SP - were there Dec 2020 in the Amelia River campground. Were lucky enough to grab someone’s cancelled reservations 😊. Even there a few times in the past 20 years of camping. We weren’t there during the reenactment this trip, sadly. It was awesome on past trips though! I really enjoyed your video, and showing all the campsite numbers. Safe travels!
Debbie, most of our reservations are because of cancellations 🤣 If people book 11 months in advance, it’s bound to open.
We didn’t see a reenactment either. Maybe next time.
And thank you so much for letting us know our hard work pays off.
And of course, sharing the video means a lot to us, too 🤗
Alice
We’re going to Collier Seminole State Park, in a couple of weeks. First time camping at a state park. Family is very excited…. Awesome video guys, very informative!!!
That’s awesome. We love state parks.
We had reservations at Collier, but had to cancel due to Larry’s recent diagnosis with a rare disease.
But look at our Midway video - you will be close to Big Cypress and the north part of the Everglades- loved it there.
Have fun 🤗
@@DownsizingMakesCents Larry, we wish you nothing but the best buddy. Yes, we’ve seen that video, we love you guys adventures. We’ll be uploading a video, once we visit Collier. Smooth roads and fast Wi-Fi, my friends!! 😂
I love this place and I’m lucky to live in Fernandina Beach since 2015. BTW, the Coast Guard Auxillary maintains the lighthouse
Tom, you are lucky. What a great area.
Thanks for the info about the lighthouse,
Alice
My husband and i recently discovered your UA-cam Chanel and we subscribed! We are planning to become full timers as well! We love that you show the sites everywhere you go that is the kind of information that we find very helpful , Maybe
Even more so because we are Canadians
So we have a lot to learn and explore about you re beautiful country ! Looking
Forward to watch more vidéos!
Carole, you are taking the first crucial step - researching. Especially if you aren’t used to our campgrounds. I’d say our state parks are much like your provincial parks - which are beautiful.
We are glad you found us. And thanks for subscribing. Feel free to ask any questions.
And if you know of anyone that can benefit from one of our videos, please share it - it really helps,
Alice
@@DownsizingMakesCents Thank you Alice! and yes we will be telling our friends and family to check out your UA-cam Chanel!
You made a nice video
Glad we could help
That park looks amazing. We may have to go just to visit the park before we can get reservations for a site.
It’s definitely worth it. The fort was amazing. AND a beautiful beach!
Alice
Great campground! Hard to choose between the beach or the beautiful shaded river sites. Thanks for tour! This one is on our list👍
Jenna, we definitely don’t choose beach- we just got lucky. That’s where the cancellation was.
But I would choose beach again even if we couldn’t get the site we had and it was less private. The river side supposedly has more bugs and worse internet. Plus, a lot of state park campgrounds look like riverside.
I’m a sucker for the beach 😃
Please share if you know anyone that might be interested- it really helps,
Alice
@@DownsizingMakesCents hmm, that does change my mind. Might not want to pass up a beach front site then. Thanks so much, will definitely share!
Jenna, unfortunately not many of them are true beach front, but they all are a short walk to the beach,
Alice
@@DownsizingMakesCents I can deal with a short walk. I'd really enjoy hearing the ocean waves at night! Thanks again🙂
@@thetravelingbrowns Check out our video on Anastasia then ❤️
We would both love the history there.
Yes. The history here is amazing,
Alice
@@DownsizingMakesCents Thanks Alice. ❤
It's not just for clench it's the whole Fernandina Beach Amelia island area that is spectacular and underrated.
Very true. Wish we had more time in the town
Hi we are the people you met at the fishing warf!!!!!!!!!!
Steve, thank you for being so welcoming.
I’m sorry if your girls kept bugging you until you left a comment 🤣
But they were adorable 😊
Enjoy the fish 🎣
Alice and Larry
Wow that campground looks amazing! How were the mosquitoes? BTW you guys put out some awesome videos. Keep up the good work.
There were some no- see-ems but that’s hit or miss. You can’t seem to predict them.
And thank you for the awesome compliment. We actually put a lot into these videos. We make them to show what we would want to see.
We would love it if you share it- it really helps
Alice
@@DownsizingMakesCents Definitely will
I love your videos. It really shows how much you put into them. Any tips on using the reservations system link you provided? I chose a week at the end of February and nothing was available. How can you view what dates they have open?
Thank you. Please share with people that might like them
As for reservations, select the dates and campground you want. You should see a list underneath of other campgrounds
We get most of ours either months in advance or last minute since people cancel often.
Also, look into Campnab - link is in our description near the bottom 🤗
Nice job you two on this video. My bucket list just gets bigger and bigger. I'm going to need Christ's help and the eternal gift He has to see them all. God's creation is wonderful.
James, we are glad you enjoyed the video,
Alice
I grew up in Cutler Ridge and live in Orlando, and it’s hot!!!!
me too (cutler bay aka cutler ridge) mount dora totally agree
Believe it or not, we are in northeastern Maine with a high of 80- we are trying to escape the heat 🤣
Alice
We spent 23 years in DeLand. Boy did it get hot- but also some cold snaps too- froze over our birdbath 🥶
Alice
@@DownsizingMakesCents We stumbled across your video and all I can say is Wow! Thank You. We have been looking to go to Fort Clinch. Thanks from DeBary, FL
Looks like fun. I also have a metal detector i would love to try at the beach. Any tips? I was told to take it slow when going side to side.
Jaz, check out our friends on @travel treasure They are the ones that helped Larry with metal detecting. Russ and Kerry are awesome,
Alice
Danny is a park ranger at Lake Kissimmee State Park. We need to visit this park.
I would love to camp at a beach park. We have worked on trail at many of them. It would be great to camp there.
Lake Kissimmee is a dark sky park, right? We haven’t been there yet. I bet it’s awesome.
Beach camping is so different. We love it,
Alice
@@DownsizingMakesCents I think you are referring to Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park. Lots of Stargazing there.
We are a good ways from them. Every thing is a long ways from the Prairie. Lol.
Lake Kissimmee State Park is just South Of Orlando. Right in the center of the state. East of Lake Wales.
Oh. Got it. Thanks,
Alice
@@DownsizingMakesCents It gets confusing. Too many Kissimmee's. Lol
@@SarahsAtticOfTreasures 😅
How do you.feel about getting in to NS now? They've changed their rules 10 times since your May video. I am dual, (and own a house there) and recently could register my travel because I'm considered a seasonal resident. Also registered my 'drive-through' with NB. I'm hoping for the best that they don't close down again. It's been almost 2 years since I've seen my house.
Mary, I’m so sorry to hear that. We have been thinking about being 6 months in Canada and 6 months in the states.
The rules do keep changing, but we are updating our plans and adjusting.
Larry really wants to see his nephew in Nova Scotia.
We will have to wait and see.
Good luck and stay safe,
Alice
@@DownsizingMakesCents I plan on going Mid July. Good luck to you and stay well.
Are the sites at the beach campground full hookup?
No. Near the end of the video, we show the water and power. No sewer hookup. But dump station close enough to walk a blue boy
You said it was cold? When were you there?
Dean, cold is relative 🤣 I grew up in south Florida and the weather lately is so hard to predict. We were there in April, but only a couple of days were “cold.”
Alice
Wondering if anyone ever got hit by a mountain biker...on those share trails?
Heading to Florida in September
Roxanne, mountain bikers have to go one direction.
Larry rides share trails often. He can see hikers in the distance. He’s never seen an accident between a hiker and a mountain bike.
Enjoy your time in Florida,
Alice
Are you not going to Canada? We want to take our Rig to Ontario following you to see what has happened with Canadian border?
Lily, since Larry has dual citizenship, we can get into Canada today. The problem is waiting for Nova Scotia to open,
Alice
@@DownsizingMakesCents my husband is Canadian as well is why I asked..do you have to be vaccinated ? Or take more tests just to get into Canada ?
@@lilylangman5620 Lily, we got doubled vaccinated hoping it will help. And you have to be tested 3 times. There are so many steps. We can’t believe it
@@DownsizingMakesCents that is so sad as we just bought a new camper and wanted to go to Orillia for a month. Crazy stuff. Sad
How do you double vaccinate? What vaccines did you all do?
Do not think we will be visiting Canada till we see what is really going on with Canada!
Better than anastasia in my opinion....headsup, the guy that dresses in the garb at the fort, is grumpy and doesnt like taking pics
We got scolded at the fort because we had a long pole to film. Grumpy. Yes.
I don't know how anyone can get a camp site there anymore. Always completely booked for months and months ahead
Most of our reservations our either 11 months out or catching last minute cancellations
It is difficult. We haven’t book the keys for three winters now 😔
Lovely video but be careful - its illegal to treasure hunt in Ft. Clinch State Park.
Thanks. We were just “testing” it. We just got it. We ended up cleaning litter off the beach