Region:
Northeast
AMELIA ISLAND STATE PARK
Nassau County, Florida
Contact Information
12157 Heckscher Drive
Jacksonville, 32226
(904) 251-2320
Driving Directions
Amelia Island is located 7 miles north of Little
Talbot Island State Park on S.R. A1A, or 8 miles
south of Fernandina Beach.
Hours of Operation
Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown
365 days a year.
Amelia Island State Park offers over 200 acres of undeveloped
sea island recreational opportunities. This is a perfect
place to relax and unwind, search for seashells, or
see some rare wildlife. Fishing is the top recreational
activity at the park. The Nassau Sound Fishing Bridge
State Park offers a mile long bridge for fishing the
sound. The shoreline is a favorite of those who like
to surf fish. For a truly memorable experience take
a horseback ride with Kelly Seahorse Ranch, one of the
few places on the East Coast offering horseback riding
on the beach.
Park Activities
Beaches
Amelia Island State Park offers over 200 acres of
undeveloped sea island recreational opportunities.
This is a perfect place to relax and unwind, search
for seashells, or even see some rare wildlife, such
as the right whale or piping plover.
Fishing
Nassau Sound is one of the best fishing areas in
northeast Florida and home to the state record Flounder.
The park's mile long fishing bridge spans Nassau
Sound. The bridge/pier is closed to vehicle traffic
and offers the bridge angler ample room to wet his
hook. Many different species of fish, such as whiting,
jacks, and tarpon, can be caught.
Redfish and speckled sea trout are in the sound
year round, but high numbers of them are caught
in the spring and fall. You can use either mullet
or live or dead shrimp for bait. Both mullet and
shrimp can be caught with a cast-net along the shore
of Amelia Island. Jigs and artificial baits are
also effective ways to land the big one. Towards
the south end of the fishing bridge, there are several
small grass flats that hold a wide variety of fish.
The fall mullet run brings in the tarpon, which
prey on the mullet before their voyage down to more
southern waters.
Horse Rentals
Kelly Seahorse Ranch offers guided, beachfront horseback
riding. Saddle up and take a ride with experienced
staff, and gentle, well-trained horses and enjoy
the beautiful beaches of Amelia Island. Ride horseback
on miles of beach where you may witness many of
the island animals in their natural habitat. Dolphins
at play, soaring Great Blue herons, wood storks,
and ospreys, or an occasional Right Whale sighting
are possibilities.
Rides go out at 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm daily.
For rental reservations and prices ONLY, Call (904)
491-5166 |
