Riverfront Park in Palatka runs along the St. Johns River just south of Memorial Bridge, a wide and…read moreopen stretch of waterfront with a smooth walking path, fishing and boat piers, a kayak launch, and the city's tall Millennium Clock Tower standing close to the water. The tower gives the park a clear focal point, its height and simple lines rising above the river and the lawns around it. From the walkway you get a strong, unobstructed view of Memorial Bridge, its long concrete sweep carrying traffic across one of the broadest points of the St. Johns. On a sunny day it is an easy and pleasant walk, the kind where you slow down without meaning to. In December, though, the river goes quiet, and you will not see much boat traffic at all. [Review 1630 of 2025 - 2207 in Florida - 25178 overall]

aka James C Godwin Riverfront Park. On the banks of the St…read more John River in Palatka near the downtown area this riverfront park offers a nice respite. Restful benches are placed throughout the green & treed banks. There is a free boat launch, marina, playground, amphitheatre and fishing pier. There is a walking/biking path that stretches from one side of the park to the end. Large free parking lots west of the park.

McGhee's is one of the very few boat rentals that has fishing boats in their inventory along side…read moreof the pontoon boats which is why I rented from them. I called about a month before my trip and requested one of the fishing boats. They have a center consul Triton and a conventional right side consul. All were booked except a small aluminum with a 40 HP. I settled on that boat but when I arrived the gentleman had an aluminum Triton with a 60 HP and a trolling motor available and rented me that boat. McGhee's Boat Rental is located at 217 Butler Drive, Satsuma, FL 32189 at the Georgia Boys Fish Camp. It is a beautiful place on a lagoon leading to Dunns Creek, which allows easy access to the St. Johns River, Crescent Lake and Lake George. The boat and both motors ran flawless and I even caught a big fish on the St. Johns River. When I returned, the fuel pump was not working properly and he couldn't refill the boat with gas. I said why don't you estimate my usage and he said don't worry about the fuel. I didn't get his name but he couldn't have been a nicer guy. All I ended up paying was $60.00 for the use of the boat for 1/2 day. Our time on the water turned out to be the best part of our trip to the region. I highly recommend McGhee's Boat Rental.

The good- it's FREE! The local boaters are great! Plenty of slips available. I even saw a cruise…read moreship here. Great access to take your dogs for walks. The sunrises and sunsets are amazing DOMINOES DELIVERS HERE The bad. NO POWER NO WATER NO PUMP OUT some parts of dock are falling apart. Public bathrooms are not open 24/7 Seems the locals get a kick out of revving up their engines as they pass the local hotel, racing noise from bridge Lots of homeless in the area

City boat launch to the St, Johns River, fishing, kayaking, Manatees. Large parking lot. Easy…read moreaccess to the park, walking trail. Really nice spot to picnic or enjoy looking at the water.

The remote entrance off Route 17 is narrow and the change of elevation is more than a little…read morenoticeable especially for this part of Florida, I grab a lower gear and crawl up the incline towards the gate - the rules are posted, some display the park's hours, another reminds you to be "bear aware" and a drop box is available to pay the entrance fee on your honor, I throw my annual pass on the dash but it's doubtful that I'll need it as the rain continues to drizzle across the pavement that winds through the charred pines from the previous control burn. Most of the side trails are blocked by iron gates or logs and disappear from sight after only a few yards. The air is heavy with humidity as the sun peeks in and out of the clouds, the condensate drips from my water bottle tucked in the cup holder and a dragon fly kisses my side window as I navigate at an idle towards the water edge. The only sounds audible as I creep through this forrest are the winding sounds of the super charger and the exhaust from my Jeep "Ole Red". The rumble ends with the turn of the key at the river's edge the silence is only broken by the tidal flow of the St. John's River as it challenges the narrow channel of Dunn Creek. The drizzling rain continues soaking the leafs and underbrush while cleansing the air and awakens the forrest - a gray squirrel scurry's across the foliage jumping on the nearest tree trunk as he scans his territory for intruders. There's a small pier and floating dock to moor your skiff or wet a line, a small branch in the shallows snagged some kids red and white bobber and displays it like a trophy while some fish celebrates. Just when I thought I was the only winner on this fine day I'm humble by nature once again, I guess if a tree falls in the woods it does make a noise even if no arrogant human hears it - this is the kind of place where I find my reset button, I really need to do this more often...

Great area to walk, run, ride a bike or dive if your unable to do those activities. Parking is…read moregreat and is handicapped accessible. There are primitive type bathrooms that are well maintained. Dock is very nice on a wide curve of the creek. Great area to bird watch or even see the occasional deer, alligator, and other wildlife.

Yeesssssss!, should be your answer, when asked "do you want to go on an airboat?". This was a…read moresuper fun experience for ALL ages. I took my 21 yo little and had an absolute blast! Captain Bill is fun, experienced and knowledgeable about the waterways we traveled. We saw lots of wildlife, learned about boat safety and got to go really fast (my favorite part). Bonus: the Captain is a very kind and conscientious operator and was so respectful to the other boaters around us.

Bill was our tour guide and he was THE BEST. Knew the history of the swamp and most importantly,…read morethe gators! Such a fun experience for all ages. There were kids on the tour and it was enjoyable for everyone. If you're in st. Augustine area, check this out!

Jet skiing and one of our skis started leaking oil. Stopped in to terrific hospitality. New owner…read morevery pleasant! Ran us in to town to get parts (25 minutes away), provided tools! This place is fabulous!

We had a wonderful experience here! The setting is beautiful. Perfect if you want a slice of old…read moreschool Florida on the river.

roads have been paved dog parks up dogs running! new laundry house completed massive…read morelandscaping bathrooms, new clean, with inviting pool love, St. John's

From the owner: St. John’s campground east Palatka fl The park has recently updated mens and women’s Bathrooms…read morewith three shower and three toilet Stalls beautiful updated Office and clubhouse with pool table And televisions and Board games Full coffee and Tea bar Beautiful pool and patio Fire pit Laundry facilities and More