Sunday, April 10, 2005

Little Talbot Island State Park


Jacksonville, FL

Most sites are shady if a bit small. You almost can't see neighboring sites due to thick forestation. (Only one pull-thru that we could find, but most sites suitable for pop-ups and mid-size campers.) Campground is on the other side of A1A from the main park, which is where you find the ocean. The campground has access to the salt marsh. Not advisable to walk from campsite to beach. You can't swim at the south end of the island due to the nearness of the St Johns river, but you can swim at the north end. Boardwalks, bathrooms, showers, and covered picnic tables are well-maintained and available at both north and south beach access points. Our only complaint was the skeeters - big monster skeeter squadrons. Should've brought more bug spray!

Scoring:
Site: 5 (#31 - minus one point for huge monster skeeters!)
Amenities: 3 (playground, small boat dock, small laundry; no store)
Bathrooms: 4 (roomy and clean, but not enough hot water!)
Overall: 12