Manager's Message
I hope that you are able to visit St. George Island State Park to go camping, fishing, kayaking, birding, shelling, or just to enjoy the beach. The park has something for everyone.
Florida Monthly magazine recognized St. George Island State Park as the best beach in Florida and was givin honorable mention as second best State Park in their Septembers best of Florida addition.
The East End Road Stabilization project started October 19, 2009. The East End 4 wheel drive access road will be closed to the public until the project is complete. The contractor has until March 1, 2010 to complete work. Early completion is expected. I will advise when permitted access is available again.
The annual migration of butterflies is winding down, some of the fall flowers are still in bloom and there are still several butterflies around.
Our Beach Concession closed November 1 and will be closed through the winter. The Beach Concession will reopen March 1, 2010.
The park has 60 campsites that fill up quickly so be sure to make reservations. Pets are permitted in the campground but are not permitted on the beach or in our facilities. Reservations for camping can be made online at www.reserveamerica.com or by phone 1-800-326-3521, TDD 888-433-0287.
For park updates or other information, please call our office at (850) 927-2111.
- Mark Knapke, Park Manager
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.
Get more information on making a reservation.
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.
Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park
1900 E. Gulf Beach Dr.
St. George Island, Florida 32328
Phone: 850-927-2111
Fax: Contact Park for Number
Citizen Support Organization
Friends of St. George Island State Park, Inc.
1900 East Gulf Beach
Drive
St. George Island, FL 32328
