Fort George Island

Fort George Island Cultural State Park

This lush island park is home to a beautifully restored 1920s resort

Hours

8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year. The Ribault Club is open Wednesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Fees

No fee required.

Location

11241 Fort George Road
Jacksonville FL 32226

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Contact Info

904-251-2320

Welcome to Fort George Island Cultural State Park

Native Americans feasted here, colonists built a fort, and the smart set of the 1920s came for vacations.

A site of human occupation for over 5,000 years, Fort George Island was named for a 1736 fort built to defend the southern flank of Georgia when it was a colony.

Today's visitors come for boating, fishing, off-road bicycling and hiking. A key attraction is the restored 1920s clubhouse. Once an exclusive resort, it is now a visitor center with a meeting space available for special functions. Behind the club, small boats, canoes and kayaks can be launched on the tidal waters. To reserve the club for a special event, contact The Ribault Club at 904-251-1050.

We welcome you to visit all seven of the parks that comprise Talbot Islands State Parks: Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park, Amelia Island State Park, Little Talbot Island State Park, Yellow Bluff Fort Historic State Park, Big Talbot Island State Park and George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier State Park.

Plan Your Visit

Michelle Waterman Park Manager
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Manager's Message

Outdoor enthusiasts and history buffs alike love this island escape. Hiking the 4-mile Fairway Loop trail takes you back in time as it follows the retired golf course that was part of the island’s heyday in the 1920s.
The Ribault Clubhouse
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Hike Through History at Fort George

Do the mysteries of the past intrigue you? Do you crave the story behind a place when you visit? Are you also thrilled by the idea of learning outdoors where you can combine education with exercise?
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Service

Ribault Club

The Ribault Club’s secluded waterfront location and marsh views on Fort George Island will make any event distinctive and unforgettable.

Experiences

Bicycling
Bicycling
Birding
Birding
Boating
Boating
Fishing
Fishing
Geo-Seeking
Geo-Seeking
Hiking
Hiking
Paddling
Paddling
Walking and Running
Walking and Running
Weddings
Weddings

Amenities

Accessible Amenities
Accessible Amenities
Boat Ramp
Boat Ramp
Historic Site
Historic Site
Interpretive Exhibit
Interpretive Exhibit
Meetings and Retreats
Meetings and Retreats
Parking
Parking
Pets
Pets
Picnic Pavilion
Picnic Pavilion
Restroom Facilities
Restroom Facilities
Visitor Center
Visitor Center
Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair Accessible

Fort George Island Cultural State Park Photo Gallery

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Fort George Paddlers
Fort George Island
Fort George Island
Cornelia Trail at Fort George Island
Fort George Island
Paddling at Fort George Island
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Shell Middens at Fort George

Native Floridians were building massive communal monuments, known as shell rings, at the same time as the Egyptians were building the pyramids. One of the largest and most impressive of these features was built on this island.
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Wild Places of Fort George Island

From the tiniest insects to the stately mammals, the marshes and maritime hammock forest of Ft. George Island Cultural State Park provide a sanctuary for wildlife on this rustic barrier island.

People Make the Parks

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Staff Spotlight

Savana Simmons has achieved her goal of working somewhere that protects the environment and inspires future generations.
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Volunteer Spotlight

Anne Booth sees the work taking place in state parks as important to future generations, so volunteering is just a natural fit.
Friends of Talbot Islands State Parks

Friends of Talbot Islands State Parks

Our mission is to enhance the activities and preserve the cultural and natural resources of our local Florida State Parks.

This Park is Recognized by:

Native American Heritage Trail
National Register of Historic Places

Park Map

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