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The George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier State Park is located on the Duval/Nassau county border of Amelia Island State Park, off A1A. The park is named for George Crady, a local Florida state representative and supporter of the Florida State Park system.
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The George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier State Park is located on the Duval/Nassau county border of Amelia Island State Park, off A1A. The park is named for George Crady, a local Florida state representative and supporter of the Florida State Park system.
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Division of Recreation and Parks
Nature & History
Native Americans were the first humans to
hunt and fish these barrier islands. In 1562, the
French Huguenots arrived and named them the
“Timucua.” Over the next 200 years, the French,
English and Spanish lived here. In 1735, General
James Oglethorpe named the Talbot Islands
in honor of Charles Baron Talbot, Lord High
Chancellor of England. In 1845, Florida became
the 27th state.
With five miles of beach, Little Talbot Island is a
great place for observing migratory and resident
shorebirds. Boardwalks cross over the swales
and dunes providing access to the beach and
protecting the various animals (many threatened
or endangered) and numerous salt tolerant plants
that live here.
Big Talbot Island’s maritime hammock exhibits
majestic live oaks draped in Spanish moss and
an understory of saw palmetto. Coastal erosion
has created the park’s famous “boneyard beach,”
which is covered with the silvered skeletons of
trees that once grew near the shoreline.
The natural communities of Fort George Island
are a reminder of how humans interacted with this
environment. Shells left by ancient people created
a soil that supports plants not normally found in
the area.
Amelia Island and the George Crady Bridge
Fishing Pier are an angler’s paradise.
Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve protects 4,000
acres of uplands. Fire management is vital to the
health of Pumpkin Hill’s natural communities.
During the Civil War, Yellow Bluff Fort
(actually a fortified camp) was home to the 54th
Massachusetts Infantry Regiment, one of the
most celebrated regiments of black soldiers.
Talbot Islands State Parks
12157 Heckscher Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32226
(904) 251-2320
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Park Guidelines
Hours are 8 a.m. until sunset, 365 days a year.
Entry fee requirements vary. Additional user fees
may apply.
All plants, animals and park property are
protected. The collection, destruction or
disturbance of plants, animals or park property
is prohibited.
Pets are permitted in designated areas only. Pets
must be kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet
and well behaved at all times.
Fishing, boating and fires are allowed in
designated areas only. A Florida fishing license
may be required.
Collection of firewood and driftwood is prohibited.
Fireworks and hunting are prohibited.
Alcoholic beverage consumption is allowed in
designated areas only.
Florida’s state parks are committed to providing
equal access to all facilities and programs.
Should you need assistance to enable your
participation, please contact the ranger station.
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Talbot Islands
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We invite you to explore the dynamic coastal
habitats and rich cultural history at Talbot Islands
State Parks. Our seven parks include: Little
Talbot Island, Big Talbot Island, Amelia Island,
Fort George Island, Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve,
Yellow Bluff Fort, and George Crady Bridge
Fishing Pier.
The Talbot Islands are fun for all – canoe/kayak
on peaceful tidal creeks, surf or fish. To stay a
little drier, try camping, hiking, biking, birding,
picnicking, horseback riding, shelling and
sunbathing. Little Talbot’s campground offers
40 campsites with electricity, water, tables and
fire rings.
Hike with us! Little Talbot offers a short nature
trail and a four-mile hiking trail; on Big Talbot
you can walk Big Pine Trail to the marsh and hike
Blackrock Trail to the shoreline; Pumpkin Hill
has 4 multi-use trails for equestrians, mountain
bikers, and hikers; Fort George offers a three
mile multi-use trail for hikers and bikers.
Too hot or too wet? Visit the Ribault Club Visitor’s
Center which has interactive exhibits depicting
6,000 years of natural and cultural history or
borrow a guide from the Club or from Kingsley
Plantation and drive the Saturiwa Trail.
Several service providers can make your visit
even more fun; rent kayaks from Kayak Amelia,
ride a horse on the beach with Kelly’s Seahorse
Ranch, tour the islands by Segway® with
Ecomotion Tours, buy fishing supplies at the Bait
& Tackle Shop and/or plan an event at the Ribault
Club. Weekly interpretive programs are exciting
and educational. Take time to relax and enjoy all
there is to do at Talbot Islands state parks!
Directions
The Talbot Islands are located
between Jacksonville and
Fernandina Beach on highway A1A.
From I-95 or 9A, take Heckscher Drive
east. Follow the recreational signs to
individual parks.
Camping and Cabins Guide
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Welcome
When the setting sun paints the evening sky, where will you make
your bed? Florida’s state parks offer you a variety of overnight
accommodations.
At a Florida state park, the day’s work is play, a walk on the beach, a hike
through the woods, a swim, a bike ride. All you need is a fishing rod, a
kayak, a book and a friend.
What do you want to see when the sun rises on the new day?
Choose a wooded campsite within walking distance of white sandy
beaches or camp along the banks of a quietly moving river. Bring your
boat or canoe, or fishing tackle and a rod, for a relaxing time with family
and friends.
Explore nature on the hiking trails, while at the same time leaving stress
of the busy world behind. Attend a festival, a reenactment or simply
do nothing.
We are committed to providing a variety of accessible amenities for all
visitors at Florida state parks, including campgrounds and cabins.
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Family Camping
Florida’s state parks offer more than 50 campgrounds statewide for tents,
campers and RVs. Most campsites include water, electricity, a grill and
picnic table. Centralized showers, restrooms and a dump station are
also available.
• One responsible person, 18 or older, must be present on each campsite
or cabin.
• Camping fees vary from park to park and include a maximum of eight
people per site, not including children under 6 years old.
• Check-in time is 3 p.m. Check-out time is 1 p.m. You are welcome to stay
in the park through the end of the day.
• Quiet time is from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.
• Campsites are limited to two vehicles. Selected campsites may
only allow one vehicle.
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Cabins
From modern to rustic, state park cabins provide overnight accommodations
in a variety of settings—near beaches, rivers and lakes or peaceful wooded
communities. Cabin styles vary from fully equipped modern cabins to
hand-hewn, lumber or palm-log retreats. Cabin amenities may include a
kitchen, fireplace and screened porch, complete with rocking chairs and
porch swings.
• Cabins may be reserved for one night during the week, Monday–Thursday,
or a minimum of two nights on weekends and holidays, Friday and
Saturday, departing Sunday, or Saturday and Sunday, departing Monday.
Some exceptions apply.
• Cabins can accommodate either four or six visitors.
• Check-in time is 4 p.m. Check-out time is 11 a.m.
• Quiet time is from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.
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• Pets are not permitted in cabins or cabin areas.
• Staff may assess cabin renters a damage fee if necessary to clean-up or
repair any damage beyond ordinary cleaning, wear and tear. Fees may
also be charged for lost/stolen items.
Group, Primitive, Equestrian and Boat
Many parks offer areas for youth and group camping. Backpackers may
wish to hike to secluded areas for primitive camping. More than 15 state
parks offer campsites and other amenities for equestrians and their horses.
Owners of horses visiting state parks must provide proof of a negative
Coggins test. Call the park to discuss availability, facilities, rules and fees.
Five state parks provide boat slips with water and electricity. Boaters
have access to the state park’s restrooms, showers, pump-outs and other
amenities. Boaters can also anchor overnight at Bill Baggs Cape Florida
State Park and at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park.
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Camping with Pets and Service Animals
Pets are welcome at most Florida State Parks. Some campgrounds have
designated sites for pets. All pets must be confined, leashed or otherwise
under the physical control of a person at all times. Leashes may not exceed
six feet in length. Pets must be well behaved. Owners must pick up after
their pets and properly dispose of all pet droppings in trash receptacles.
Pets are not permitted on beaches or playgrounds, or in bathing areas,
cabins, park buildings or concession facilities. Individual parks may have
specific areas prohibiting pets.
Service animals in a working capacity are allowed in all public areas of state
parks when accompanied by a visitor with a disability.
Service animals should be harnessed, leashed or tethered unless such a
device interferes with the service animal’s work or the visitor’s disability
prevents the use of these devices.
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Reservations
Campsite and cabin reservations may be made from one day to 11 months
in advance by calling (800) 326-3521, (866) I CAMP FL or TDD
(888) 433-0287 or by visiting FloridaStateParks.ReserveAmerica.com.
Call the park directly to reserve group or primitive campsites.
Prices per night:
Campsites $16 to $42
Cabins
$30 to $160
Visitors pay a reservation fee of $6.70
*Prices subject to change.
A 50 percent discount on base campsite fees is available to Florida citizens
who are 65 years old or older, or Florida c