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Manager's Message

As the weather cools down, camping is heating up at Little Talbot Island! Located on the bank of Myrtle Creek, our 40 campsites are available for tents, pop-ups, camp trailers, and RVs (30' max length). Each campsite has electricity, water, picnic table, and fire ring. Bring a kayak or canoe and explore nearby Simpson Creek and the Fort George River by launching right in the campground. Reservations can be made through Reserve America by calling 1-800-326-3521.

Day users have many opportunities as well. Little Talbot has one of Florida's most pristine beaches with over 5 miles of shoreline along the Atlantic Ocean. Visitors can fish, surf, search for seashells, or watch the birds while basking in the Florida sun. Whether it's exploring the vast beach or hiking through barrier island natural communities, this is one of the best times of the year to see some of "the Real Florida(SM)!"

- Robert Joseph, Park Manager

Welcome to Little Talbot Island State Park

With more than five miles of beautiful, white sandy beaches, Little Talbot Island is one of the few remaining undeveloped barrier islands in Northeast Florida. Maritime forests, desert-like dunes, and undisturbed salt marshes on the western side of the island allow for hours of nature study and relaxation. The diverse habitats in the park host a wealth of wildlife for viewing including river otters, marsh rabbits, bobcats, and a variety of native and migratory birds.

Surrounding surf and tidal streams present excellent fishing for bluefish, striped bass, redfish, flounder, mullet, and sheepshead. Other popular park activities include hiking, kayaking, beachcombing (use of metal detectors is prohibited north of the first boardwalk and landward of the last high tide line), surfing and picnicking. Beachside picnic pavilions are available for use by park visitors and can be reserved in advance for a fee.

A full facility campground is located along the eastern salt marshes of Myrtle Creek. The close proximity to the tidal creek provides great recreational opportunities for campers but sites close to the creek, specifically sites 16, 34, 35, and 36, are subject to flooding during the extreme tides associated with a full moon, a new moon, or a strong storm. These natural events should be taken into consideration when selecting a camping site. For more information about camping at the park, contact the Ranger Station at 904-251-2320. To reserve a campsite call Reserve America at 1-800-326-3521.

To rent a kayak or go on a guided paddle tour of the inland waters contact
Kayak Amelia at (888) 30-KAYAK (305-2925). Kayak Amelia is just north of the Little Talbot Island Ranger Station on State Road A1A. Advance reservations are required.

If dry land is more your style, try a guided Segway tour of Little Talbot Island or Fort George Island with Ecomotion Tours. Reservations are required. Call 904-251-9477 for more information.

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