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Little Talbot Island State Park is located near Jacksonville on one of the few remaining undeveloped barrier islands in Florida. The campground is nestled among ancient dunes in a lush maritime hammock of live oaks, American holly and Southern magnolias.
Each of the 36 campsites has 20- and 30-amp electricity, fresh water, fire ring and picnic table. The campground offers a laundry facility and two bathhouses with hot showers. Both restroom facilities are ADA accessible. A dump station is available at the campground exit for RV campers.
Winding tidal creeks border the western edge of the campground where a canoe/kayak launch is available along with a bait cleaning station and short dock into Myrtle Creek. Please note that Myrtle Creek is tidally dependent, and launching may be difficult at low tides when oyster beds are exposed. Bring your own equipment or visit Kayak Amelia, 1/4-mile north of the campground, for daily boat rentals or guided tours.
For children, there is a playground, a campfire circle for group use and the ¾-mile Nature Loop trail that offers self-guided Hike and Seek interpretive programs. Junior Ranger activity booklets are available at the ranger station, and kids can earn badges and pins for completing a variety of activities. Kids also can participate in the park trash patrol and help collect a bag of litter in exchange for a prize.
Beyond the camping area, visitors find 5 miles of undeveloped coastal beaches, a 4-mile hiking trail, and a paved path perfect for bicycling and in-line skating.
Well-behaved, attended and leashed pets are welcome in our campground, on the trails and paved areas. They are not allowed on the boardwalks or beaches.
Maximum RV length = 30 feet.
Hammocks – day use and camping styles – are allowed in designated sites if they are hung using 1-inch-wide (minimum) tree-hugger straps from trees 6 inches in diameter or larger.
Exploring Little Talbot Island’s undeveloped beach is a unique Florida experience.
Little Talbot Island is one of a handful of undeveloped barrier islands remaining in Northeast Florida. Boasting more than 5 miles of pristine beaches and 3 miles of bike trails, Little Talbot offers untouched natural beauty and diverse ecosystems for visitors to explore.
There is, of course, the white sand and rolling surf typical of many high energy coasts. But there is also the eroding sun-bleached roots and fallen trunks of cedar and palm that create a linear tapestry of natural sculptures.
Enjoy beachcombing, surfing, fishing, hiking, birdwatching, a winding kayak journey along the bluffs of Myrtle Creek and camping in a lush forest hammock. There is something for every outdoor lover on Little Talbot Island.
From I-95 take State Road 105 (Heckscher Drive exit #358A) east for 17 miles.
Reservations can be made up to 11 months in advance. For reservations, visit the Florida State Parks reservations website or call 800-326-3521 or TDD 888-433-0287.
We were absolutely blown away with how much we loved the beach here at Little Talbot Island. It was gorgeous, smooth sand, lots of seashells, and most of all quiet. There were very few people around when we visited. This is a beach I want to come to again and again. I cannot recommend it enough. Beautiful island!!
Best local state park, not only is it beautiful but during certain months the water is crystal clear. Many places to explore, you can walk through the driftwood and at low tide you can discover many shells, sand dollars and starfish. I usually can explore over 6 miles on my weekly walks.
My wife and I went to little Talbot island for a day hike and it did not disappoint. The hike goes thru the wood or you can start on the beach side your choice . The woods took about 45 minutes and the beach took us longer cause we stoped and took pictures of the beautiful scenery. To enter the park it’s 5 dollars per car with 4 people If only 1 person in the car it’s 4 dollars they open at 8 am and close at sunset . There is plenty of parking , bring chairs and sit in the beach after the hike and watch the dolphins go by. If you are in the area give this place a try you will love it as we did .
