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Part of the island is part of the 46,000-acre (190 km 2) Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, celebrating the Native American population that was largely wiped out by infectious diseases brought by the Europeans. Fort George has the highest point along the Atlantic coast south of New Jersey.
Explore the history and nature of this lush island park near Jacksonville. Enjoy boating, fishing, hiking, biking and more at the restored 1920s resort, the Ribault Club.
Fort George Island Cultural State Park is a Florida state park located on Fort George Island in far northeast Duval County/Jacksonville, Florida.
Halfway between Amelia Island and downtown Jacksonville sits Ft. George Island, one of the best kept "secrets" in Florida. Located off of Heckscher Drive, you turn north onto the mile long causeway to get to "the loop", a 4.4 mile road that circles the island.
Explore the museum exhibit at the restored 1928 Ribault Club, formerly a destination of rest and relaxation for the well-to-do. Bring your kayaks or small boats and explore the safe waters and sand bars of the Fort George River marsh areas. Then have a picnic under the open grassy area under large oak trees. Many trails begin at this area and ...
On Jacksonville’s Northshore, Fort George Island Cultural State Park protects both natural habitats and thousands of years of layers of human habitation. Set amid a vast estuary when the St. Johns River meets the Atlantic Ocean, it is a green gem surrounded by what is now a National Park, the Timucuan Ecological and Historical Preserve.
Fort George Island Cultural State Park is committed to providing a variety of accessible amenities to all of its visitors. Those amenities include: Buildings and event facilities at the Ribault Club Visitor Center.
