Fort Clinch State Park

East Inlet Area Closure

Beginning Jan. 13, 2021, the East Inlet area at Fort Clinch State Park will be closed until further notice for Army Corps of Engineering maintenance dredging.

Hours

8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 365 days per year. Fort is open daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Fees

$6 per vehicle

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Location

2601 Atlantic Ave.
Fernandina Beach FL 32034

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Contact Info

904-277-7274

Welcome to Fort Clinch State Park

History meets nature at Fort Clinch State Park. Whether you’re a history buff, nature lover or a bit of both, enjoy exploring the unique natural and historic resources of this pristine park.

Park Admission - Single Occupant or Motorcycle

A row of cannons staring across the St. Mary’s River into Georgia are silent testimony to the strategic importance of Fort Clinch during the Civil War. Visitors can explore the fort’s many rooms, galleries and grounds, and learn about the life of a Union soldier through unparalleled living history programs. Make plans to visit on the first weekend of every month when a soldier garrison fires cannons and demonstrates other battlefield skills.

The historic fort is only one aspect of this diverse 1,400-acre park. Maritime hammocks with massive arching live oaks provide a striking backdrop for hiking and biking on the park’s many trails.

The park is known for its gopher tortoises, painted buntings and other species of wildlife. Camping, fishing, shelling and shark-tooth hunting are popular activities.