Bryn Mawr Ocean Resort

Ever fantasized about parking your RV so near the ocean that you could feel the salt spray coming off those Atlantic ‘white caps’? Well, look no further than Bryn Mawr Ocean Resort, which depending upon the specific RV slot you are fortunate enough to book here, you too could be kicking back and living life in the 'slow lane’ right in front of idyllic white sand beaches against a backdrop of an endless aquatic blue horizon. Located just 8 miles / 20 minutes south of St. Augustine (a.k.a. Ancient City), Bryn Mawr Ocean Resort resides on the famous A1A, but down in this neck of the woods, you will find that you have escaped the whir of traffic, busyness of everyday life and won’t have to put up with the touristy side of this northernmost Floridian outpost.

As for this location itself, Bryn Mawr boasts the largest family pool in the county (which I cannot independently verify here), although there are actually 2 swimming pools, along with a spa and private walkways with beach access to some of the finest ocean views along the eastern seaboard. Boasting some 236 RV slots, Bryn Mawr Ocean Resort is a massive RV oceanfront wonderland, hidden in the shades of the palms, wherein you’ll enter the compound through a very well appointed security gate after first being greeted by the good folks at the main office building. Once inside, you’ll swerve a bit around the bend to the right before heading straight, wherein on both sides of this RV ‘main street’ you’ll intersect four different perpendicular lanes (Sea Bird, followed by Sea Coast, then Sea Dog and finally Sea Eagle) before reaching a T intersection (at Sea Eagle) where you’ll have to either turn left or right in order to access the 9 (yes, count ‘em, 9) vertical RV slotted lanes (and unfortunately, yes, all of them also begin with the word ‘Sea’, making it very difficult to remember which ‘Sea’ lane you are in) that from north to south are called: Sea Fan, Sea Gull, Sea Horse, Sea Jetty, Sea Anchor, Sea King, Sea Ladder, Sea Millie and Sea Nettle. 

Nomenclature aside, it all doesn’t really matter if you are looking for simply the best, which are the oceanfront RV slots (that run parallel to the beach along Sea Otter lane), whose numbered sites are #219– 238. Trust me, whatever the premium is to pay and park in one of these 20 RV slots is ABSOLUTELY worth it, given the proximity to the beach, as well as the additional distance from traffic that you’ll have back here in the furthest reaches of Bryn Mawr Ocean Resort.  Oh, and then there's the priceless oceanfront views you'll have - but to be clear, that really only works out if your particular RV has a rear-facing panoramic view, otherwise, you'll have to get outside your vehicle and post a few picnic chairs to enjoy the view.

Amenities: dog park / pet walking area, basketball court, lighted tennis / pickle-ball courts, shuffleboard, complimentary WiFi and cable, main office with marketplace store, spartan showers & restroom facilities (there are multiple units spread throughout the RV campus), laundr-O-mat, activity center, horseshoe pitch, propane refill station and children’s playground. Of course, all RV sites come with full hook-ups (30 / 50 amp electric along with water and sewage) and concrete pads. There’s also scattered picnic tables, BBQ grills and fire rings.

Insider’s tips? Here’s a few: (1) While I’ve already HIGHLY recommended the oceanfront slots of #219– 238, I would also recommend the following locations (if being near the ocean is important to you): 82, 96, 110, 123, 135, 249, 143, 154, 167, 168, 250, 181, 195, 209 and 218; (2) This place is one of the most pet-friendly RV outposts I’ve come across, so don’t be shy about bringing all your pets – I couldn’t find a single RV’er who didn’t have at least 1 dog, if not an entire entourage of cats, iguanas, fish and even an alpaca en towe!; (3) While next to the ocean is great, you will feel a substantial lack of privacy with the spaces being quite close to one another, so if that bothers you (and let’s be honest, it should), then when booking, ask for what available spots there are to determine which of those offer up the most amount of either space or privacy; (4) When you get tired of trying to figure out what that next meal is going to be when staring down at your mini-fridge or Cordova roto-molded cooler, then check out some local haunts, like Salt Water Cowboy (where anything from the Land, Sea and Swamp section like fried Alligator is pretty amazing), World Famous Oasis Restaurant or Connolly’s Shore Grill for fresh caught seafood; (5) If you are looking for a decent place to do some great hiking, then look no further than due southwest of Bryn Mawr where you can check out Matanzas State Park, that has miles and miles of unspoiled hiking trails with virtually the entire place to yourself (save the deer and gators that you might come across); and (6) Carrying watercraft and looking for a nice spot to hit the water? Then I HIGHLY recommend Princess Place Preserve AND Faver-Dyke SP that offers access to the Matanzas and Tolomato Rivers as well as Pellicer Creek.

Happy Camping!

We selected Bryn Mawr after driving thru to check it out last year. If you love the beach we highly recommend. Currently staying a month and returning for a month in 2024. Our spot is beachside and we’ve found it spacious and level. It does not have a shade pavilion like others so we set up a canopy. Other campers & park model owner/renters are friendly and polite. There are lots of dogs but we’ve seen and heard little issues. We see the ocean outside our windows over the dunes and listen to it night & day. Bryn Mawr in general could use some perking up and their customer service delivery could certainly improve, but overall these are small items to deal with if you want unprecedented beachside access for sitting, hiking, jogging or biking.

We love coming to Bryn Mawr ocean resort. We have stayed in a few different sites. The beach is right there. Food and shopping are close by.❤️

We spent Easter here and everyone had a blast. The grounds are clean, pool was great, friendly staff and the best part was our site was steps from the beach. We can’t wait to go back!

Being so close to the beach with our family and two dogs was amazing! We all loved it! New concrete slab and even a detached patio with picnic table. Daily garbage pick up, too. The pools and grounds were great!

Loved our stay here. Nice concrete slab with cute porch and picnic table. Very clean. Best part was being so close to the beach. The sites are close together but it didn’t bother us. Everything is clean and well kept.

The location was great! The park was huge and a mix of permanent homes and trailers. The RV spots were nice because each one had a porch and our spot had nice landscaping so it felt private. However there were a lot of spots and they were pretty close together.

This is a mix of semi perm residents and travelers passing through. Beach at low tide is great for riding bikes on the sand. They have 2 pools and the staff is friendly. They have daily trash pick up and wifi (which only worked logging in with my phone).  ATT and T-mobile service are 5 bars. 7 miles to downtown St. Augustine which is a great day trip. They have cement pads and most are level (Spot 22 was not). This can be an advantage however if/when it rains. The best part is the covered patios with picnic tables to hang out in. There is a lot to do in this area and has endless food/sports bar options close by. You can also drive the beach if you have 4 wheel vehicles, however, I believe you need to get a beach permit to do so. Originally was to be here for 2 nights and extended based on good weather and location. Also, you can wash your RV here with a 10$ permit that can be purchased at the management office.

Nice place, lots of locals and long term campers. The site we had (211) was kinda tight and irregular but easy to get in and out of. Had some power issues, outdated.

If you are looking to stay at a beachside RV resort with a large pool look no further! There are two pools: a large pool for everyone and a smaller adult only pool with hot tub. The location is perfect with several restaurants and a grocery store close by. Review the map before selecting your site as some are tight but many are pull thru making it easier. The roads are dirt and hold water after a rain but nothing major. Site #81 is a pull-thru/back-out site that is close to the beach walkway. This site has a covered patio with a picnic table. Our 26' travel trailer fit plus a vehicle with no problem. We will definitely be back!