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Manager's Message
Exploring the natural and cultural wonders of Fort George Island is a great
escape from the hassles of the work week. Whether it's hiking along the 4-mile
nature trail or strolling through the historic Ribault Club, this is one of the
best times of the year to see some of "the REAL Florida (SM)!"
And don't forget about the Virtual Ranger Tour of the Saturiwa Trail on Fort
George Island. All you need is a car CD-player and an interest in "old Florida".
The tour follows the narrow road around Fort George Island, a setting rich in
natural and cultural significance. Visitors have the option of checking out a CD
audio guide, or downloading a written version of the Virtual Ranger Tour from
this website. Both the audio and text versions are designed to be self-guiding,
where visitors can enjoy the tour at their own pace.
- Robert Joseph, Park Manager
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 recently restored
Ribault Club. Once an exclusive resort, it is now a visitor center with meeting
space available for special functions. Behind the club, small boats, canoes, and
kayaks can be launched on the tidal waters.
To reserve the Ribault club for a special event, contact Amelia Occasions at
904-251-1050. Located approximately 16 miles east of downtown Jacksonville on
State Road A1A, or three miles south of Little Talbot Island State Park.
For an eco-friendly experience you won't soon forget, sign up for a guided tour
of Fort George Island on a cross terrain Segway with Ecomotion Tours. This 2
hour tour departs from the historic Ribault Club and visits the Kingsley
Plantation while traveling along more than 3 miles of maritime forest, abundant
with plant and animal life. No experience necessary, but advance reservations
are required so please call 904-251-9477 for more information.
Contact the Florida Park Service Information Center for general inquiries.
For Information about Fort George Island Cultural State Park, please call (904)
251-2320.
Hours of Operation
Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.
Driving Directions
Fort George Island Cultural State Park lies approximately 16 miles east of
downtown Jacksonville on S.R. A1A, or three miles south of Little Talbot Island
State Park.
Park Fees
There is no entrance fee for this park.
Fort George Island Cultural State Park
12157 Heckscher Drive
Jacksonville, Florida 32226
Phone: (904) 251-2320
Fax: Contact Park for Number |
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