Bicycling

Fort George Island Cultural State Park offers a loop bicycle ride through history. Pick up a copy of the Saturiwa Trail guide at the Little Talbot Island Ranger Station or in the brochure rack in front of the Ribault Club on Fort George Island. The loop is 4.4 miles and consists of paved road and hard packed gravel.

For off-road bicyclists there is a three-mile biking-hiking trail that traverses the interior of the former Fort George Island golf course. The trail is suitable for large tired bikes.

Guided Segway Trips. Looking for a unique and exhilarating experience? Explore the beauty of these barrier islands as never before—on Segways®. EcoMotion Tours is one of Talbot Islands State Parks’ visitors service providers operating on Little Talbot Island and nearby Fort George Island. EcoMotion Tours uses Segway transporters to provide an enjoyable and modern way of touring. Segways are two-wheeled, battery-powered devices that respond to the way you lean. These eco-friendly transporters are quiet and easy on the trails, providing a wonderful way to explore nature without disturbing its inhabitants. You’ll be equipped with a wireless headset so our guides can point out the fascinating plant and animal life along the trails.

Ecomotion Tours provides helmets, orientation and training to ensure everyone has a relaxed and safe experience. No experience is necessary, but there is a minimum age requirement (13 years old) and a weight requirement (between 100-250lbs). Riders under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. All guided trips include instruction, interpretation, bottled water, and a snack. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.

The tour on Little Talbot Island is a 5-mile trip through a mature maritime forest that leads to the beach. You’ll enjoy watching the true beauty of a coastal hammock unfold as your cross-terrain Segway transports you along this amazing island trail. This trip departs from the north parking lot of Little Talbot Island and will last about 2.5 hours.

There are two tour options available for Fort George Island. The morning tour is nearly four miles long and travels through the island’s maritime forest and visits Kingsley Plantation. The afternoon tour is approximately an hour long and omits the Kingsley segment. Fort George tours depart from the Ribault Club. On these tours you’ll hear the storied history of the island and see up close the unique flora indigenous to this habitat.

Visit Ecomotion Tours for schedules and call 904-251-9477 to make reservations.

Boat Ramp

The Ribault Clubhouse Water access, (unimproved boat ramp) behind the Ribault Clubhouse, is available for launching canoes, kayaks, and small flat bottom boats.

Canoeing

Canoeing and Canoe launch available

Fishing

Fishing the Fort George river from the shoreline is a popular activity.
Do you need a Fishing License?

Nature Trails

There is a three-mile hiking/biking trail on Fort George Island. The trail runs through the interior of the former Fort George golf course. A successional process is returning the golf course land back to its natural state and restoring the maritime forest habitat. The trail is suitable for large tired bikes.

1 handicap Clivus Multrim is located on the premises.

Pets

Well-behaved dogs are welcome at Fort George Island Cultural State Park on our hiking trails, pavilions, paved park roads, parking lots, multi-use trails and our shorelines. They must be kept on a 6-foot leash at all times and can not be left unattended for more than a half-hour.

Visitor Center

The Ribault Club and Fort George Island Visitor Center serves as the gateway to the Timucuan Trail State and National Parks. The historic Ribault Club is open to the public every Wednesday to Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Visitor Center, located within the Ribault Club, has interpretive exhibits depicting the rich natural and cultural history of the area and the island. Souvenirs can be purchased at the Club's book and gift store, which is co-managed by the The Ribault Club and Fort George Island Visitor Center serves as the gateway to the Timucuan Trail State and National Parks. The historic Ribault Club is open to the public every Wednesday to Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Visitor Center, located within the Ribault Club, has interpretive exhibits depicting the rich natural and cultural history of the area and the island. Souvenirs can be purchased at the Club's book and gift store, which is co-managed by the National Parks Service.

The grand rooms of the Ribault Club can be rented through Amelia Occasions, a park visitor service provider, who provides professional event management for private and business functions. Proceeds from the events managed by Amelia Occasions help support on-going maintenance and protection of this architectural treasure. For more information on club rental please call (904) 251-1050.

Located within the Ribault Club are 2 Men's and 2 Women's restrooms, each with 1 handicap stall.