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.

went with the family for a beautiful beach day. This beach is very accessible and have several…read moreentry points that are clearly marked for accessibility and bathrooms. The beach was clean and not crowded. The sand is soft and not a lot of shells where you walk. Its a staple for beautiful days. There is a $5 entry fee

Such a fun time last night at Camp Chowenwaw!…read more We stayed in one of the treehouses, number 5 to be specific. There was so much wildlife to be heard throughout the night including owls, woodpeckers, and what we think were crickets or maybe lubbers. The bathrooms and shower areas were very clean for a park/camping area. There are different trails to explore along the path to the treehouses, which we didn't have a chance to do. We suggest bringing a sheet or blanket to cover your mattresses. Each treehouse has 2 twin sized bunk beds (total of 4 mattresses). They are VERY uncomfortable, so if you need extra support, you should probably bring a mattress topper/padding. The grills were pretty clean, just need some dusting off before cooking, though, nothing out of the ordinary. Upkeep for everything was great!

Ever slept in a tree house cabin? If you are interested in camping, picnicking, kayaking,…read morecanoeing, swimming, fishing, bird watching, wildlife viewing, outdoor photography, and hiking--Camp Chowenwaw Park is the place to go! Their trail systems through the uplands and the wetlands offer scenic tracts for the hiking enthusiast. Camping facilities include 15 tent sites, two lodges with bunk beds sleeping 16 people per cabin, 9 tree house cabins, each accommodating 4 people, and 7 cabins with bunk beds sleeping 4 - 8 people. Each campsite has a bathhouse with full restroom accommodations and a unit house with electricity including a stove and refrigerator. Located throughout the park and at each campsite are picnic tables and grills for use by campers and park visitors. Just note: Vehicle access is limited & all camping sites and cabins are accessed by walking trails. The park is ideally suited as a natural outdoor environmental education facility when you consider the setting, location, and proximity of diverse upland and wetland ecosystems. Classes and naturalist programs for organized groups and the public will be available in outdoor and indoor classrooms. This is one magical place off the beaten path where you can still interact with wildlife, get a little exercise, enjoy nature, explore the unknown, cool off in the water and at the end of the day, sleep in a tree and still be close to home! How can you not love that?!!

We stayed one night at Sunny Oaks. It is very clean, has large pull throughs and back ins. You are…read morenot on concrete slabs, but rocks. There is a small bark park, laundry room, kids playground, and showers. Their other location has more amenities that you can use, but you would need to walk or drive about a block to it.

Sunny Oaks RV Park in Jacksonville, FL is a simple, no-frills campground, but it was exactly what…read morewe needed for our trip. If you're just looking for a clean, quiet place to park and rest your head, this spot does the job well. The facilities were clean, the sites were a nice size, and they offer washers and dryers along with two dog parks, which was a nice bonus. The park is located right off New Kings Road, so you will hear some traffic noise, but it wasn't anything too bothersome. For a short stay or overnight stop, I'd definitely recommend it. For a longer stay with kids, it may not be the best fit, but everyone's camping style is different.

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.

Another hidden gem in the Jacksonville area. Never too crowded and plenty of relaxing to be had…read morewith full bathrooms for visitors. Only $4 per car load and extremely people friendly. Covered area for groups and plenty of hiking, biking and walking trails for those who want a little more challenge. Bring your gear here because they don't provide them on this part of the island.... One of the best places to bring family and friends to relax at the beach or bring a book and go solo. Either way, I absolutely appreciate LTI for not being too touristy like other areas more south from here. Lovely.

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

One of my favorite military campgrounds. Conveniently located near the beach but protected from…read morethe winds during a storm due to the surrounding trees. The people and pets are friendly and it is overall a quiet place to camp. There are get togethers in the club house at the other campground on base (Pelican Roost) for all the campers from both parks (pancake breakfast,. There is very limited shopping in the immediate vicinity...you will have to drive to get food since the commissary is off base and the stores on base close early. The laundry is free and the camp hosts ensure the laundry room and bathrooms are always clean. I definitely recommend if you are looking for a place to camp near the beach!!

This was our first stay here. We loved the convenience to the beach. I rode my bike several times…read more It was so quiet and peaceful too. The R Vs are parked too close together. We would like to come again.

This was our first time to pecan park rv resort and won't be our last, super quiet, super clean,…read moreand a lot of friendly folks (staff & other campers) had a lot of fun. We had full hook ups, and so much stuff near park to do. Like the Jax zoo, shopping & restuarants.

Very nice clean campground, clean restrooms and nice pool, However you are 7 minutes from airport…read moreand you hear a lot of planes. We bought a sound machine to sleep and that worked. Lots of stores 10 minutes down road on next exit.

Scouting is in my blood- I love nature, kids almost always love me & I am not afraid to get dirty!…read moreI am a new volunteer to this council and this was my first time at one of our local camps, located in Orange Park, this camp had to be here long before any of the neighborhoods! Great waterfront access & there is a pool. A climbing tower! I didn't explore too much- there was a leader training I was popping in to show my support for a friend who was teaching the course. She was set up in campsite 8 and unfortunately the campsites need some serious maintenance- poison ivy is overgrown in most of the sites! Fire pits have not been raked and cleaned. In my old council, our Order of the Arrow helped the Camp Rangers every year to clean up and do service around the camps. I have no idea if that is done here, but it needs some tlc. I can't wait to see more of this camp!

I lived next door for years but today was my first experience at the Boy Scout owned facility…read more Founded in the early 1920's the large parcel of land has 8 huge campsites and several halls. It has a sparling blue pool that is next to the beautiful waterfront area and dock. I saw a a chery area and even a climbing wall. The place was well kept up and the restrooms were clean. Great place for fun activities. For the kids and family.

Such a great place to get away! Grounds were immaculate, the pool was amazing, staff friendly and…read moreinviting. Check in was a breeze. Staff met me at our campsite to make sure it all went well. We rented a golf cart and had a blast driving around. It's a huge place with lots of shaded campsites, nice looking cabins. Pets are welcome. There's a nice restaurant looking over the lake and 2 beaches to swim in addition to the pool. Our dogs went swimming away from the e beach every day. The lake seemed to always have a nice breeze and it was full of fish and turtles! I will def go back again, looking forward to it.

Great camping ground, folks are extremely friendly. Food trucks on Monday, activities everyday. The…read morefolks that work here are great!

Spent the day at Anastasia State Park and it really delivered. The beach was beautiful with soft…read moresand and plenty of space to spread out. It was definitely windy, but honestly it didn't take away from the experience at all. If anything it made the waves more fun to watch and kept things from getting too hot. The playground was a big hit with the kids. They had a great time running around and burning off energy while we relaxed nearby. It's one of those spots where both adults and kids can enjoy themselves without feeling cramped or bored. Between the scenery, the clean beach, and the family friendly setup, this is an easy five star stop. Would come back again without thinking twice.

Anastasia State Park is really a beautiful campground! Spaces are very spacious and secluded…read more Each campsite has water and electrical. A dump site is there for you. You can also tent here. You can come in to the park for day visits to go to the beach and BBQ under the oak trees. Very nice! There are some nice trails as well to experience. We went on the ancient trail that was hilly for Florida . An amazing experience! This park is extremely popular so plan ahead!