Anastasia State Park

St. Augustine, Florida: Whether you look to kick back and relax on the beach or get active and enjoy the watersports, Anastasia State Park is the answer for everyone in the family. Located just outside historic St. Augustine, the park features four miles of beaches, a nature trail, fishing spots and camping.

Established in 1949, Anastasia State Park has over 1,700 acres of maritime land consisting of beaches, tidal marshes and upland hammock. The park offers great recreation options that include swimming, fishing, hiking, biking, windsurfing and much more.

The park also features a 139 site campground. Located within the upland hammock, the campsites are situated along seven loops and provide sites for tents, travel trailers and RV’s. Each site is equipped with electricity and running water and are within walking distance to the beach.

Near the entrance to the park is the coquina quarry. From here, laborers mined the coquina rock that was used to build the Castillo de San Marcos in downtown St. Augustine. The quarry has since been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in an effort to preserve the history of the quarry and its impact in the early construction of St. Augustine.

The park is operated by the Florida Park Service. It is also designated as a member of the Great Florida Birding Trail and the Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail.

Anastasia State Park is located along A1A on Anastasia Island. It is within eyesight of the St. Augustine Lighthouse, St. Augustine Alligator Farm and the St. Augustine Amphitheater. It is also just a short drive from all the attractions and history of downtown St. Augustine making it a great camping destination for your next ancient city vacation.

Click on the photo above for pictures from Anastasia State Park.

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