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GuideBlythe Island regional campground Georgia
Beautiful campground and well maintain
This is a very beautiful campground although we came a bit late; but the evening view at site is impressive and a super clean bathhouse!
Best Campgrounds near Callahan, FL
Callahan, Florida provides convenient access to mixed-use campgrounds where RV sites and tent camping coexist, typically within 30 miles of downtown Jacksonville. Kelly's Countryside RV Park, located directly in Callahan, offers full hookups for RVs and some tent sites in a countryside setting. The surrounding area features several established campgrounds including Flamingo Lake RV Resort and Pecan Park RV Resort, both offering cabin accommodations alongside traditional camping areas. These facilities generally maintain year-round operations with varying levels of amenities from basic to resort-style.
Access to most camping areas around Callahan requires minimal preparation as the terrain is generally flat with paved or well-maintained gravel roads. The subtropical climate creates hot, humid summers and mild winters, making fall through spring the most comfortable camping seasons. "Very nice people and clean bathhouse. Water pressure is wonderful," noted one visitor about Kelly's Countryside RV Park. Most facilities in this region require reservations, particularly for weekend stays or during winter months when snowbirds increase occupancy rates. Travelers should note that while most campgrounds offer full hookups, primitive camping options are limited in this heavily developed region.
Campers consistently rate the peaceful atmosphere as a primary benefit when staying near Callahan. The rural setting provides a quiet alternative to coastal campgrounds while maintaining reasonable proximity to Jacksonville's urban amenities. According to one visitor, the area offers "a peaceful, secluded stay while still being minutes away from everything." Sites with lake or pond views receive particularly positive feedback, with several visitors highlighting water features as enhancing their camping experience. While wildlife viewing is somewhat limited compared to more remote camping areas, the established campgrounds compensate with amenities like swimming areas, fishing access, and organized activities. Families appreciate the structured recreation options at larger resorts like Flamingo Lake, which features inflatable water slides and a swimming beach that prove popular during warmer months.
Best Camping Sites Near Callahan, Florida (107)
1. Jacksonville North-St. Marys KOA
36 ReviewsCumberland Island National Seashore, GA17 milesWebsite+1 (912) 729-3232"We stayed here for one night on our way to Florida. We checked in after dark and were able to easily find our site."
"Easy in & out location. Wooded throughout. Full hookup pull thru sites available & they even have “paw pen” sites with private fenced areas for dogs. Very friendly staff."
2. Flamingo Lake RV Resort
18 ReviewsJacksonville, FL10 milesWebsite+1 (904) 766-0672"This campground is located right off the interstate in Jacksonville, FL There is a lake to swim in with blow-up water slides, etc."
"By far the nicest rv resort we have been to, has a lake and swimming area with a water jungle gym. We loved the restaurant and I actually ended up working there for a bit."
3. Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park
97 ReviewsAtlantic Beach, FL29 milesWebsite+1 (904) 255-6767$12 - $30 / night
"The campground is situated next to a large lake, with fishing allowed. Nice beach area with in walking distance or short drive of the camp sites."
"Beach close by - walking distance on park roads/paths. Nice lake (no swimming). Full hookups. Better for medium to small rigs. The big guys often have trouble on narrow roads within park."
4. Atlantic Beach Campground — Fort Clinch State Park
52 ReviewsFernandina Beach, FL25 miles$26 / night
"Paddle to Cumberland Island, catch some flounder, explore some Florida history, mountain bike, hike some trails, hit the ocean and of course...camp!"
"We literally were steps away from the beach. They also have shaded spots on the opposite side of the park off the intracoastal."
5. Crooked River State Park Campground
49 ReviewsCumberland Island National Seashore, GA25 milesWebsite+1 (912) 882-5256$38 - $250 / night
"The park has some trails for hiking, a nature center, picnic areas, and of course access to the water for fishing and kayaking. We rode our bikes around the park every day. "
"We made reservations here for the end of January thinking the weather wouldn't be so cold since we were close to Florida...how bad could it be? Well, record low temps told us how cold! "
6. Sea Camp Campground — Cumberland Island National Seashore
24 ReviewsFernandina Beach, FL20 milesWebsite+1 (912) 882-4336$9 - $40 / night
"The campsites are probably a 10 minute jaunt from the park office on the island (near where you dock) and doesn't take too long if you're able to load everything in one trip."
"Natural Florida/Georgia left untouched. Most of the year you will want to bring repellant for no see-ems if venturing off the beaten path."
7. Pecan Park RV Resort
9 ReviewsCallahan, FL12 milesWebsite+1 (904) 751-6770"It’s close by a airport try to get sites in the far back peaceful. -close to shopping"
"Park is large clean and well maintained, great dog park, pool, very close to I95. One exit down has a ton of shopping and places to eat."
8. Kelly's Countryside RV Park
5 ReviewsHilliard, FL6 milesWebsite+1 (904) 845-4252$38 / night
"Access to the campground is very easy, just off Hwy 1. This is definitely my 1st choice. We stayed November through March."
"Go north on the highway it's on about 5 miles to a nice Winn-Dixie grocery store near Hilliard."
9. Cary State Forest Campground
9 ReviewsBryceville, FL13 milesWebsite+1 (904) 266-8398$23 / night
"This was a perfect stopping point on our way to the southwest coast of Florida as it was directly on our travel path and very reasonable in pricing."
"I wish I would’ve taken advantage of the trails but I explored just a little way away from my kids and turned back around. During our stay, my only annoyance were the wasps in the bathroom."
10. Big Tree RV Park
5 ReviewsJacksonville, FL10 milesWebsite+1 (904) 768-7270$40 - $500 / night
"Easy on-off to the highway, easy access to Jacksonville though on the west side of the city and a bit from the beaches."
"This campground was close to freeway access, had pull-thru camping sites, and nice shade. We stayed here a week while visiting family and liked this campground."
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Recent Reviews near Callahan, FL
837 Reviews of 107 Callahan Campgrounds
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TravelerStephen C. Foster State Park Campground
Nice facilities, beautiful nature.
Nice bathrooms and laundry facility. Some short hiking trails and lots of kayaking waterways and launch not far from campground.
Maria Mercedes M.
LegendGriffis Fish Camp
Rustic to the Point of Unsettling
There was something about pulling into Griffis Fish Camp that immediately made me grip my coffee a little tighter, like we’d stumbled into a place frozen somewhere between forgotten and still quietly functioning. The campground itself felt EXTREMELY rustic and VERY loosely laid out, more like a scattering of spaces than a defined campground, with 4–5 makeshift open-air shelters (honestly, almost shack-like), each with small chimneys that gave the whole place a slightly eerie, backwoods feel. Amenities were minimal (at best) and not particularly family-friendly, with no clear structure or sense of upkeep, and while the boys were initially curious, it didn’t take long before that curiosity turned into a bit of unease. One of the more memorable moments was wandering a bit down the back trails and unexpectedly coming across a few massive black boars, which definitely got our attention and sped up our decision-making process. From what we saw, there really isn’t a 'best campsite' here in the traditional sense, but if you were to stay, choosing a spot closer to the main entrance might feel a bit more comfortable than venturing deeper into 'backyard' the property. In the end, we decided this wasn’t the right fit for our family and packed up to head over to Stephen C. Foster State Park Campground, which offered much cleaner facilities, a more structured layout along with an overall environment that felt far more welcoming and appropriate for families.
- Maria Mercedes M.Legend
Catface Corner Campground
Remote Pine Forest Hideaway
There’s a kind of stillness at Catface Corner Campground that immediately lets you know you’ve stepped deep into real North Florida wilderness, where the tall pines sway gently and the forest seems to stretch endlessly in every direction. This tiny primitive campground sits within the Osceola Wildlife Management Area near Sanderson and offers just four simple campsites tucked along a sandy loop road, giving the place an incredibly peaceful and remote feel that’s hard to find these days. Amenities are almost nonexistent, with no restrooms, no running water, and no electricity ... just a basic clearing for tents and the quiet company of the surrounding forest, which certainly appeals to serious back-to-basics campers but can feel a bit too bare bones if you’re traveling with young kids. While we were drawn to the solitude and natural beauty, once we realized just how primitive things were, we decided this particular stop might be better suited for more rugged adventurers than our little crew. From what we saw, any of the four campsites offer similar levels of privacy, but the ones farther along the loop feel slightly more secluded from the entrance. In the end, while the peaceful setting was undeniably alluring, this young family of four opted to continue on to a campground with a few more creature comforts, making this one better suited for campers truly looking to rough it and fully unplug.
- PPaul R.Traveler
Jekyll Island Campground
After hours
Try to get here before 5 if u can , the road does a complete circle so I just kept driving till I found the campground which is at the farthest point of the island, our name was in the reservation list for after hours, looks like a great place
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ScoutLaura S Walker State Park Campground
Beautiful, clean, peaceful
Only here one night at site on the water's edge, but wish we'd have stayed a few more days. Quiet, good camping neighbors, good fishing, park is full of amenities, excellent showers/bath house. We're coming back to spend more time here and explore the Okeefenokee swamp, which is close by.
Greg M.GuideLittle Talbot Island State Park Campground
Solid campsite
Nice campsite, clean bathrooms and showers, I was at site #1 which was close to the bathrooms but it was on the outer edge so you got a decent view of the sunset which made it worth it. There is no longer a washer and dryer which were shown in previous reviews.
S W.ScoutCamp Blanding RV Park
Been coming here for years. Absolutely love it 😀
Quiet beautiful laid back, let's keep it that way!
- Maria Mercedes M.Legend
South East Georgia RV Park
Nothing Here But Wide Open Pasture
Our family found ourselves up here near Folkston, GA on the way to experience Okeefenokee and while we were using TheDyrt app, we tried to locate this South East Georgia RV Park (not sure if this is the sister property of Southeast Georgia RV Park?), but there’s nothing here at this location (as well as nothing over at the Southeast Georgia RV Park location other than some good down-home country BBQ and a pawn shop) other than a wide open field of grass with a couple of abandoned RVs, so while we couldn’t find a spot to park our RV anywhere near here, we did head over to nearby Jalen’s BBQ and picked up some amazing smoked ribs, pulled chicken and black bottom fries, which our boys devoured. As there was no RV park located here, our family headed over to Okeefenokee Pastimes for what was an amazing overnight stay. You can read our review of this amazing campground here: https://thedyrt.com/camping/georgia/okefenokee-pastimes-cabins-and-campground/reviews/219187
Guide to Callahan
Camping spots near Callahan, Florida offer a mix of private RV parks and state forest campgrounds within 30 miles of Jacksonville. The area sits at approximately 20-25 feet above sea level with typical North Florida pine flatwoods vegetation. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 90°F with high humidity from June through September, while winter nights can occasionally dip into the 30s.
What to Do
Fishing opportunities: At Flamingo Lake RV Resort, the lake serves as a focal point for activities. "The lake is crystal clear and the staff is really kind! it's quiet and clean, would definitely come again," reports one visitor. Some sites overlook the fishing pond for easy access.
Historical exploration: Visit Fort Clinch State Park to explore a 19th-century coastal fort. "19th Century Coastal Army Fort. Museum, guided and self tours. Miles of biking/hiking trails. Kayaking and fishing. Beach and forest camping," notes one camper. The park offers both daily self-guided tours and monthly living history events with period-dressed interpreters.
Trail systems: At Cary State Forest, trails wind through pine flatwoods for hiking and wildlife observation. "Great quiet spot just outside the city. Good showers, water, and electricity. Has only 6 rv sites, miles of trails to explore," mentions a visitor. The forest maintains several miles of marked hiking paths through typical North Florida ecosystems.
What Campers Like
Beach proximity: Little Talbot Island State Park provides access to less-crowded Atlantic beaches. "About 5 miles of packed sand made an easy walk. Take your kite!" suggests one camper. Another notes, "Once you make the hike to the beach it's absolute Heaven. There are not very many people, the beach is beautiful whitish sand."
Spacious sites: At Crooked River State Park, the layout offers comfortable spacing between campsites. "Large well maintained campground. All sites are large, well maintained and site specific. Many have full hook ups," reports a visitor. Sites average 50-60 feet in length with natural buffers between them.
Morning meals: The Jacksonville North/St. Marys KOA provides complimentary breakfast. "Free breakfast and super friendly staff. Would stay there again in a heart beat!" mentions one camper. Another adds, "Free waffles and orange juice/coffee for breakfast." The breakfast typically includes pancakes or waffles served from 7:30-9:30 AM daily.
What You Should Know
Airport proximity: Some camping areas near Callahan sit close to flight paths. At Pecan Park RV Resort, "This place is very close to the air port try to get sites in the far back peaceful," advises one camper. Another notes, "Nice place except for the planes and jets. Wake you in the night."
Seasonal crowds: Winter brings increased occupancy as snowbirds arrive. "This is our 2nd time in Jax. We stayed at flamingo lake last time and it was OK, pecan park is a million times better," reports one winter visitor at Pecan Park RV Resort.
Connectivity challenges: Cell service varies significantly between campgrounds. "Excellent cell service, both Sprint and Verizon - great for using a hotspot for internet/streaming. Park Wifi is too weak for streaming," notes a visitor to Kelly's Countryside RV Park. Bring mobile hotspots as backup at most locations.
Tips for Camping with Families
Water activities: Flamingo Lake RV Resort offers kid-friendly water features. "The kids go absolutely crazy and can't get enough of the water park area. You can stay the night on your RV or cabin, but be sure to book it far in advance," advises one visitor. Their inflatable water features operate from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Playground access: Several area campgrounds maintain play equipment. "We had so much fun camping here for the weekend with our family. The staff was absolutely delightful. Very clean with lots of fun activities like mini golf, pool, jumping pad and a dog run for your pet," shares a visitor about the Jacksonville North/St. Marys KOA.
Wildlife education: Fort Clinch State Park provides nature programs. "This campground lets you in on both sides that Florida has to offer. One campground is more beachy near the Atlantic and the other is in the backwoods/swamp/alligator areas," explains a camper. The park hosts ranger-led programs on weekends during peak season.
Tips from RVers
Site selection: At Big Tree RV Park, certain areas provide better shelter from highway noise. "I recommend staying in the NW corner of the place, which puts you furthest away from I295 as well as the entrance (Dunn Road), which will give you the shelter from the Big Trees you are looking for," advises one RVer.
Parking challenges: Some camping areas have tight navigation. At Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park, "She TIGHT boy. I drove a commercial truck for years and I had to switch to back us in because it was so tight. We were asked to move our truck multiple times so other people could pull out or back in," reports one RVer.
Length considerations: Little Talbot Island State Park has size limitations. "Sites are very small and roads through campground are very narrow and curvy. Great for tents and small RV's," notes a camper. Most sites accommodate RVs up to 30 feet, with only a limited number suitable for larger rigs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Callahan, FL?
What camping is available near Callahan, FL?
According to TheDyrt.com, Callahan, FL offers a wide range of camping options, with 107 campgrounds and RV parks near Callahan, FL and 4 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Callahan, FL?
Which is the most popular campground near Callahan, FL?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Callahan, FL is Jacksonville North-St. Marys KOA with a 3.9-star rating from 36 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Callahan, FL?
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Callahan, FL?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 4 free dispersed camping spots near Callahan, FL.
What parks are near Callahan, FL?
What parks are near Callahan, FL?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 4 parks near Callahan, FL that allow camping, notably Cumberland Island National Seashore and Osceola National Forest.
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