LITTLE
TALBOT ISLAND STATE PARK
Ft. George, FL
Contact Information
12157 Heckscher Drive
Jacksonville, Florida 32226
Phone: 904-251-2320
Description
Located twenty miles from downtown Jacksonville,
Florida, Little Talbot Island is one of the few
remaining undeveloped, barrier islands in Northeast
Florida. The entire island - 2,500 acres - is a
State Park. The park has more than five miles of
beautiful, white sandy beaches, undisturbed salt
marshes, and vegetated dunes. Maritime forests,
desert-like dunes, and the salt marshes on the western
side of the island allow endless hours of nature
study and relaxation.
Hours of Operation
We are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a
year.
Driving Directions
Take I-95 to Heckscher Drive (Milepost Exit 358A
- Old Exit 124A) and then travel east for 17 miles.
ACTIVITIES
Full Facility Camping
Camping is offered on the western side of Little
Talbot Island along Myrtle Creek, approximately
a quarter of a mile from the beach. Our campground
has 40 campsites, each with water, electricity,
an in-ground fire ring, and a picnic table. Most
of the sites are nicely shaded by huge moss-draped
Live Oak trees.
Group Camping
A primitive camping area is available to groups
and organizations. Water, picnic tables, a fire
ring, and a porta-toilet are available for this
area. Reservations for the group camping area should
be made through the Ranger Station at Little Talbot
Island State Park 904-251-2320.
Youth Camping
A primitive camping area is available to groups
and organizations. Water, picnic tables, a fire
ring, and a porta-toilet are available for this
area. Reservations for the group camping area should
be made through the Ranger Station at Little Talbot
Island State Park 904-251-2320.
RV's
The Campground on Little Talbot Island serves as
the camping facility for Amelia Island, Big Talbot
Island, and Little Talbot Island, and Fort George
Island State Parks. Of the forty sites, there are
about 12 sites that can accommodate RV type campers,
depending on the size of the camping rig. Each site
is equipped with electrical hookups (20 and 30 AMP),
potable water, an in-ground fire ring, and a picnic
table. The dump station is located by the campground
gate.
Swimming
The Atlantic Ocean provides excellent wave conditions
year-round for those who want to "catch a wave".
The beach is easily accessible with plenty of parking,
dune walkovers, and bathhouses.
Wildlife Viewing
Because Little Talbot is one of the few remaining
undeveloped barrier islands, it provides many different
natural habitats. These diverse habitats make for
a wealth of wildlife within the park.
Picnicking
Thirteen pavilions, that can be reserved, are available
in the picnic areas.
Nature Trails
Little Talbot offers the opportunity of sampling
a complete cross section of a coastal barrier island.
Exposing a variety of the island's wildlife, the
“Nature Trail” is anchored at one corner
of the campground and provides a comfortable walk
of approximately one mile.
Beaches
Little Talbot Island offers four and half miles
of beautiful beaches. With two parking areas and
5 boardwalks, access to the beach is easy. Three
bathhouses and outdoor showers are also provided
for your beach enjoyment.
Bicycling
Bicycling can be enjoyed throughout the park, whether
you prefer to stay on the paved two and a half mile
Park Drive, or ride along the hard packed sand of
the beach. A limited number of bicycles are available
for rent at the Ranger Station.
Canoeing
Long Island Outfitters is Talbot Islands State Park's
canoe and kayak concession located on AIA between
Little Talbot and Big Talbot Islands. The concession
is operated by Kayak Amelia and offers everything
from basic rentals to special focus guided trips.
Fishing
With literally miles of beach, Little Talbot is
a surf fishing paradise. The list of species caught
from this beach is long. Check with the ranger at
the gate or strike up a conversation with one of
the regulars; either should know what is biting
and where.
