Kathryn Abby Hanna Park

The first thing you should be aware of upon entry of this campground is that you may have to deal with some of the slowest park "rangers" you'll ever encounter. Once you've navigated this obstacle (and my sympathy for having had to deal with this, I know your pain all too well) you're in for a treat if you love trees and beaches and dunes, oh my. I've been camping here in tents, and now my own little RV, for the past 20 years, and I've still not explored every inch of the park. 

My favorite part actually has nothing to do with the park, (The Poles surf spot located in Hanna is the best in North Florida) it's just an added bonus that the campground is here. And it's the best campground in which I've ever stayed. With full hookups and a multitude of sites to choose from, from totally private to right up in it with everyone. I love them all for their own reasons, and I've stayed in most!

The park is huge, with the best hiking trails in Florida IMO, a water park for the kids that adults not-so-sneakily enjoy themselves, shelters everywhere you need them, and ample parking throughout. Bring your bikes, my son learned to ride his here in the campground. The trails are excellent and range from beginner to advanced/expert. There's truly something for everyone here. If you don't love this park, you're doing it wrong.

The Jewel of Jax

Miles of biking/hiking trails at this park. Great quick getaway for those living in the Jacksonville metro area.

Trails and Beach

awesome park, plenty of sites. have to pick and choose not the best for getting in and out of. we had a 36 ft. wheel and got in our site. plenty to do, beach , trails, fishing, great for bike riding. playground.

great fun at the beach

This campground is a state park that is in the woods of beautiful Florida trees. It is a short walk or bike ride to the beach! It did not have phone service or internet! The placement of sites, and no signage of direction to drive made it difficult to settle in. 

State Park


The park was so big for being right outside Jacksonville, FL. We were expecting it to be mor urban instead you are completely surrounded by nature. We forgot we were so close to “the city”!

The store had several items, ice and wood were easy to come by, geocaching and playground for the kids. Sites were huge- we got 2 sites for our large family but could have easily done with one.

Lots of room in sites!

Beautiful family friendly beach camping. The store hours are a bit unusual but between the beach, the various parks with paddle board and kayaking options you never have to leave!

So much to do!

This place has everything you want for adventure. There are challenging trails, gorgeous beaches, and a great surf. We have had friends get married here and other friends move in with their RVs. If you go bike riding or trail walking, make sure to pay attention to the signs for the direction you should head on that particular day... and beware trail z.

Amazing Surf and Great Trails

We really enjoyed our stay. Our campsite was shady, clean and everyone was friendly. Close to the ocean, easy walk to the beach, I found a sharks tooth on the beach for my grandson. Fishing availed too.

Great! Shady sites! Water options!

So much to do here, so close to the beach. Great camp store which lots of goodies. Clean bathrooms and showers, and fun trails! Also, great shaded camp sites!

Family Friendly Campground

Great local spot in May port village. Lots of beach, fishing, bike trails are the best...

Local favorite 

This awesome county park is a hidden gem.  Our most recent visit was October 2019.  This park is located next to Mayport Navel Station.  It is an active person’s  dream location.  Families will also love this park.  Just know that a lot of locals come here and it can get a little busy and rowdy according to others.  (We haven’t experienced that in our 5 visits to this park but we are well insulated in our RV) Lots of pull thru sites, in addition to back some with full hook ups and others with electricity and water.  Cell reception was good.  The not so good are that some of these sites are level others are not! Rain can = muddy on those sites...  (So call office if you need more info) During busy times, the dated bathrooms can be... horrible.  Update-  bathrooms are being renovated!!! Not because of staff inattention but because of un-attended mannerless children. Forget those little things!   You have hiking trails, mountain biking trails, the Atlantic Ocean beach access, lake and fishing ponds, large children playgrounds, splash pad for kids, great camp store, hard packed beach for bike riding and walking for miles, awesome stores and restaurants easy biking distance and bike lanes on street roads!  Wow.  Happy Camping from The Travyl Couple!  You can access our YouTube channel/Instagram and Facebook from our website www.travylcouple.com

Lake and ocean access Campground 

Nice spot with lots to do including one of the best surfing locations in the area.  Nice beach and lake access also.  Campsites are not very private though.

Nice camping with beach and lake access.

We love  this park and we always tell people about it.
There’s so much to do here for the home family!  Hiking trails, bike trails, the beautiful beach, the lake so you can kayak on. A zip line for kids and a kiddie water park plus so much more. Dog welcomed 

The Bear clan’s adventure’s 

Another beautiful day at Kathryn Abby Hanna park 

We visited this park for the first time for a one night trip.  The sites are close, but there is enough vegetation between them that you don’t see your neighbor.  The bathrooms need a bit of upkeep and were rather unclean - especially with the pandemic going on.   Our site was a wonderful pull through with views of the lake.  The beach is a short drive away.  There are many amenities offered by the park as well such as a store and laundry facilities.  The sunset from the beach is gorgeous.

Weekend Getaway

We stayed in site 138 after a really bad rain (TS Sally). I want to really like this park as there is a lot to do without leaving the premises. 

The pros: the beach is right there and really nice! There’s also a lake on premise that has bass jumping everywhere during their evening feed. It would be great to kayak out with a fishing rod. The kids have a great playground, but the splash pad was under maintenance. There is a camp store at the front of the campground that sells ice, firewood, and misc items. Didn’t go in as we got in late and left early. There’s also a laundry house which is very handy. 

The cons: bathhouses leave a bit to be desired in the way of cleanliness. There are some nice private sites, but many are exposed and muddy when it rains and the setup is a bit odd. We also had biting ants in our site so bring a can of Raid spray and you’ll be fine. The roads around the camp are falling apart and need some attention!!

Over all, I’d give it a try again if it was during a dry spell and a few of the better sites are open. 

Price paid: $30 + $3 tax for electric and water. 

I Really Want to Like The Place

Stayed here in a tent for two nights, after driving up from at St Augustine KOA. The park's natural beauty is breathtaking. The lake, the bird islands, the serenity, the tall trees, the gorgeous beach on the premise are all juxtaposed with the actual state of the camp sites themselves. Having seen the mistake of choosing site #6, was able to switch to #243 with no neighbors, but a short walk to the bathrooms. The bathrooms are somewhat ghastly. The shower stalls are small, and the water pressure is questionable. The camp store is very well stocked. The bike trails are somewhat challenging because of the spider webs, haha. It rained during this outing. Site #232 is not quite level, and the bedding is natural dirt. Some mosquitos, but not as bad as the truck-sized ants. Paw prints on the picnic table was evidence of visitors during the bike ride absence, but they didn't pay visible visits like at Anastasia and Fort De Soto.

Great place, but only outside the camping area

This park makes me think of The Jungle Cruise at Disneyland. It is heavily forested and the sites are literally like threading a needle. Even on the map they look close together chances are you won't really see or hear your neighbors. Bathrooms, shower and dump site available as is recycling and dumpsters. Close to a dog friendly beach but please use the walkways and stay off the dunes. 

  

There is also a store with rentals and playgrounds available, walking trails and bike trails have limitations posted and entrances so be aware. 

  

Site have water and electric hook ups but came across a bit of a problem as the outlets are installed upside down so it was really hard to insert the 30amp plug  because the cord made it a very tight fit. (50amp same way) see pictures.

  

Good cell coverage with AT&amp;T and Verizon.

Threading the Needle

Cute little camp spots in the woods with decent privacy. Very close to the beach for total serenity. Pets are allowed. Lots of mountain biking in the park, which is a popular place for people to go to in Jacksonville. There’s just too
Many mosquitos and the park needs a good prescribed burn. 

Woods and Beach

This park has it all! Great beaches, hiking trails, mountain bike trails, camping, and the list goes on.

Best park in NE Florida 

Located in Jacksonville, Florida this state park is one of the most impressive places we’ve stayed. The surroundings make you feel as if you’re staying in a jungle. The park is massive and offers cabins, RV sites and tent sites. The bathrooms and showers are clean and well kept. The park offers a variety of activities including mountain biking trails, access to a lake and several beaches. We spent one day fishing and had a great time! Each site has a fire pit and a picnic table, along with full hook ups. The store has everything you could possibly need and sells firewood and propane. Book online to see photos of what each site looks like to make sure you get as much space as you need for your size  rig. 

Kathryn Abby Hanna State Park,  FL

Love this place. Great setup for tent camping. Make sure you check the privacy level of your site when you book. It ranges from a decent enough amount of privacy to right up in people's business. Easy walk to the beach, which was mostly abandoned for the entirety of my stay. The staff was super friendly, and they have pretty much anything you could need in the store on-site. Can't wait to to back!

Perfect Beach Getaway

We were nestled in a palm Hamic at the back of the campground with no one around us. The campsite was well lit and they were lights on the electric box which was nice.￼Not too far of a walk to the beach but if you have young children bikes or a wagon is a good idea or you can drive. The campground was very quiet at night. Plenty of hoot owl’s to lull you to sleep.

Old Florida

We've gone to Hanna Park as a family for at least the last 20 years. It's definitely a great place to stay for the whole family. Took both of my kids for the first time recently, and it was the first place we took our daughter camping. 

Great getaway 

Great amenities here and the scenery is absolutely beautiful! Several bike and walking trails that we enjoyed. Also have bikes and kayaks that you can rent. We spotted a couple gators on our kayak trip. The reason I gave it 4 instead of 5 is bc the spaces are pretty tight. Also, the bathrooms are pretty crunchy. 

Jungle vibes

This park is gorgeous an very big. Awesome biking riding be sure to bring them so many trails an ride your bike straight to the beach. Site was kinda small and not very private. Also bathroom was a kinda far from our site as well. But this campground had a stocked pond close to beaches even had a gift an supply store. I really enjoyed this trip. Keep watch for your food even though we had ours away a huge racoon came in an stole some doritos lol. Bathroom was under construction but clean. Absolutely go back an recommended this park for sure. Love jacksonville 

Huge campground 

Hanna park was a mixed bag for us. The park location was nice, near Mayport. The park is beautiful with lots of fun things like trails, fishing, bike and kayaks. It has a big lake on one side and miles of ocean on the other side. The campground was a surprise because the sites were small, not easily accessable and not very private, and beach access was a bit of a distance to walk. Bike rentals are another way of going to the beach, but the elderly would have to drive. The store is convenient, the restrooms are ok, the laundry was closed.. I have mixed feelings, but the kids (11yr olds) had fun.

Mixed feelings

We had a great time camping here for 3 nights. The sites are spacious and private. They have great trails for running and walking. Also, its located a short walk to the beach which was a lot of fun. Will come back again

Great Place To Camp

This area is very beautiful. Camp site feels like you are sticking your camper into a little rain forest. The sites in the area where we camped were were not level at all. Be sure to bring some TV I got to help you level off. 

Beautiful Area To Visit

The site we stayed at (292) was fairly level, a couple of blocks under the camp side tires. No WiFi but Verizon service was good. Could pick up a few channels with the antenna, no cable at our site. I don’t think there is cable anywhere. Sandy sites. Sewer hookup was about a foot and a half off the ground with an elbow connected. I don’t think I’ll be able to drain my tanks at the site. There is a dump station. Mosquitoes were horrendous. My wife was nearly carried away. 

Jungle

This is the third time this year I’ve been to this campground. I came here in February this year, then brought the family in July and now I’m here solo in December. Campground is great for a few reasons, one of which is that you feel like you’re camping in the woods vice pulling into an RV parking lot. You get full hook ups, a picnic table and a fire ring for an unbelievable price. It has great access to a very long strip of beach, which is awesome news if you’re a surfer or just a beach lover. They have miles of off-road biking trails, which seems to be a big draw for a lot of folks that come here. It can get a little noisy at night even after the 10 PM quiet hours. The camping store is good and overall i would highly recommend this campground.

Into the woods

Don’t come here expecting to use Starlink unless you secure a lakefront spot. It’s a beautiful park, 10 minutes from the beach. I haven’t checked out the bathroom facilities yet, but they seem to be plentiful with 

Great but no wifi options

We rolled in last night, with 2 more nights to go. Easy beach access, great little camp store and clean lots with fire rings, water and electric, even on tent sites. 

Great spot!

The beach is biking or walking distance! We caught the sunrise, so beautiful. The park just keeps going with many beach pull offs. The sites are close together, but campers are respectful and the staff were so helpful in booking our same day reservation. Great for the price, with electric and water hookups. 