Park Summary for Print - Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park

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Welcome to Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park

Miles of undeveloped beach with the Gulf of Mexico on one side and Apalachicola Bay on the other provide the perfect setting for this park. The park offers ample opportunities for sunbathing, swimming, canoeing, boating, hiking, camping, and nature study. Two boat ramps provide access to Apalachicola Bay where anglers can fish for flounder, redfish, sea trout, pompano, whiting, and Spanish mackerel. Few parks offer better opportunities for gulf coast shelling. Shore birds such as the snowy plover, least tern, black skimmer, and willet often nest along the park´s sandy shores and grass flats. The park has six large picnic shelters equipped with grills, tables, and restrooms. The campground features full-facility campsites; a primitive campsite can be accessed by trail or by private boat. Located on St. George Island, 10 miles southeast of Eastpoint, off U.S. 98.

Contact the Florida Park Service Information Center for general inquiries.
For Information about Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park, please call 850-927-2111.

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Hours of Operation

Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.

Driving Directions

Access to St. George Island is via a 4 mile bridge that is accessible from Eastpoint, Florida. Eastpoint is located approximately 75 miles southwest of Tallahassee, Florida. The park is located on the east end of St. George Island.

Park Fees

Admission Fee:

$6.00 per vehicle. Limit 2-8 people per vehicle.

$4.00 Single Occupant Vehicle.

$2.00 Pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicle with holder of Annual Individual Entrance Pass.

$6.00 per person, plus tax, East End access for Adults. Children 12 and under are free.

Camping Fee:

$24.00 per night, plus tax. Includes water and electricity.

Picnic Pavilion Rental Fees:

$50.00 per day, plus tax: There are two Picnic Pavilions which can be reserved. One at Sugar Hill and the other at East Slough. Pavilions are not rented on holidays. No pets or alcohol permitted.

Activities at Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park

	Beaches The park offers 9 miles of some of the most pristine beaches along the Gulf coast of Florida. Visitors can access 4 miles of beach along the parks main drive. The last 5 miles to the East Pass is accessible only by foot or special permit for four wheel drive vehicles.
	Boat Ramp There are two natural, not paved or maintained, ramps for boat access to Apalachicola Bay. One ramp is located at the Youth Camp area and the other is 2 ½ miles from the entrance station. Both ramps are restricted to small craft less than 24’ in length with shallow draft. Knowledge of local conditions is required for safe boating in the area.
	Boating Canoeing and kayaking are favorite activities around the park. Both can be rented on the Island, call the park for more information. Small offshore boats are used around the island for fishing. Keep in mind that the bay is very shallow.
	Fishing Surf and bay fishing may yield catches of flounder, redfish, sea trout, pompano, whiting or sometimes Spanish mackerel. A saltwater fishing license is required in Florida. Do you need a Fishing License?
	Full Facility Camping This 1,962 acre barrier island park has 60 campsites with electric and water hookups available for reservation through Reserve America.
	Nature Trails The 2.5 mile trail to Gap Point begins in the campground and meanders through the pine flatwood forest to the bay. East Slough Trail can be accessed in the campground or at the East Slough Beach access area. The 1 mile long East Slough trail features boardwalks, resting benches and information on the resources.
	Pet Camping Pet camping is available.
	Picnicking The park offers 6 large shelters on the beach equipped with restrooms and showers. Each shelter has grills for cooking and several picnic tables for visitors. These shelters can also be reserved. Call the park for more information.
	Playground There is a playground at the family campground, available to all visitors.
	Primitive Camping Primitive camping is available at Gap Point. The primitive camping is only accessible by foot via the 2 ½ mile Gap Point Trail or by canoe, kayak or other shallow drafting vessel.
	Showers The park offers cold-water showers at the two main beach access areas.
	Swimming Swimming and sunbathing are popular activities on the white sandy beaches and clear Gulf waters. NO LIFEGUARDS ARE PROVIDED.
	Wildlife Viewing Wildlife viewing is possible at this park
	Youth Camping Youth Group camping is available to organized groups of up to 25 or a minimum of 6 persons. This is a tents only area. Chaperones must be provided for youth groups and must remain with the group at all times. Restrooms, cold water showers, picnic tables and a campfire circle are available. Reservations for the Youth Camp may be made up to 11 months in advance by contacting the park office at (850) 927-2111.

Special Events for Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park

There are no events listed at this time. Please call our park for more details on possible future events.

Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park Ranger Programs

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park

Question: How is the fishing?
Answer: Good in the spring and fall.

Question: How big a boat, can you launch at the boat ramp?
Answer: Not much larger than 24 feet in length with a shallow draft.

Question: Do Golden Age Passes apply?
Answer: No, they are only for federal parks.

Question: How long are your campsites?
Answer: The sites are different in lengths. Some sites can accommodate campers up to 40 feet long. Check with Reserve America for specifics.

Question: Where is the best place to look for shells?
Answer: All along the Gulf-side beaches via the boardwalks.

Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park Volunteer Information

Volunteers can do many things -- greet visitors, conduct tours, help rangers remove exotic plants or maintain the natural beauty of a beach, waterway or trail.