Fleming Island RV parks offer several options for travelers within 30-45 minutes of this northeastern Florida community. Located in Clay County about 15 miles southwest of Jacksonville, the area experiences hot, humid summers with temperatures regularly exceeding 90°F and mild winters with occasional frost. Most RV parks remain open year-round, though January temperatures can drop into the 40s overnight.
What to do
Swimming lakes and water activities: Island Oaks RV Resort features both a fishing lake and swimming lake with various watercraft options. "They did have a variety of paddle boats and kayaks around for free use. During the summer months, they have a floating obstacle course that looks like a lot of fun," notes Robert V. The resort also offers "a refreshing heated swimming pool, a hot tub" and other water-based amenities.
Historic exploration: Use Compass RV Park as a base for exploring St. Augustine. "If you really want to get around and don't have a toad, you can buy a trolley ticket at the park ($24.00 for the day). They have a free shuttle that will take u to first trolley stop," explains Catherine A. The park is conveniently located just minutes from historic downtown.
Outdoor recreation: Several parks offer on-site activities beyond swimming. "Lots of things for kids to do at the campground (pool, playground, cornhole, ping pong table, fishing pond, etc)," mentions Daniel G. about Compass RV Park. At Island Oaks, guests enjoy "putt-putt golf... corn-hole, bocce ball, shuffleboard, latter ball, basketball, volleyball, pickle ball, and even a loan frisbee golf hole."
What campers like
Convenient locations: Stagecoach RV Park offers easy interstate access. "Exceptionally clean and surprisingly quiet! No frills but a great place to stay," notes Stacey C. Lawrence Robert T. adds, "All the sites were pull-thrus and level which made set up easy. There were a few trees giving us shade from the hot FL sun."
Family-friendly amenities: Island Oaks RV Resort impresses with its range of activities. "The lake is awesome, pool and bars," reports Kristen S. Another camper, Jeremy R., states, "We never had to leave the park, they had EVERYTHING. Heated resort pool with tiki pool bar & music, beach front lake with a massive inflatable obstacle course, an on-site restaurant & ice cream shop."
Clean facilities: Across Fleming Island area RV parks, cleanliness receives frequent mentions. At Sun Outdoors St. Augustine, rani D. appreciates the "amazing private bathrooms/showers." Charles K. describes Compass RV Park as "Beautiful, quiet, and very clean!" while Todd L. finds Stagecoach RV Park "Very nice park, clean, quiet, no issues at all."
What you should know
Hookup positioning: At some parks, hookup locations may require extensions. At Island Oaks RV Resort, "When they designed the park, the hook ups are on the wrong side of the spots. We needed 50 feet and our friends 80 feet of sewage hook ups!" warns Kristen S. Another camper notes, "If staying in the front section of the resort be sure to have extra sewer line and power cord extension."
Military-only options: Some campgrounds near Fleming Island restrict access. At Osprey Cove Military - Mayport NS, Shelly S. explains, "This 'campground' is located on a military post so it is limited access. In addition it is more towards a long term living campground." Jacksonville RV Park at Naval Air Station has similar restrictions, with Donald B. noting amenities include "access to military hospital, marina, golf course, commissary, and exchange."
Connectivity challenges: Internet access varies by location. At Compass RV Park, Daniel G. reports, "The only down side is that the cell service (for both T-Mobile and Verizon) didn't work very well, and the Wi-Fi is iffy at best." At Island Oaks, Robert V. found "They do provide WIFI but from my experience, it was not too reliable and we opted for using our mobile hotspot."
Tips for camping with families
Water activities for kids: Flamingo Lake RV Resort offers excellent water-based recreation. "There is a lake to swim in with blow-up water slides, etc. Campsites surround the lake and there is a restaurant there and live music," shares Christy C. Sean B. adds, "Flamingo lake is a blast, most notably for the inflatable slides. The kids go absolutely crazy and can't get enough of the water park area."
Playground options: Several parks provide dedicated children's areas. At Flamingo Lake RV Resort, "The swimming is great! The beach area is great for picnics and swimming," according to Sean B. Camp Blanding RV Park offers "a great time playing in the water" as Jenn B. describes, "Our site was right on the lake so the kids had a great time playing in the water for something to do."
Entertainment beyond water: Look for parks with diverse activities. "We had the best time over the 4th of July weekend. Cannot wait to come back, so much to do here!!!" exclaims Mandy L. about Island Oaks. Compass RV Park provides "great facilities, helpful and friendly staff" with "Lots of things for kids to do," according to Daniel G.
Tips from RVers
Extended stay options: Sunny Oaks RV Park accommodates longer visits. "We stayed here for 2 weeks while getting medical treatment. Staff were excellent in accommodating us on a short notice," mentions Abby G. Another reviewer stayed "for 8 months while searching for a home in Jacksonville."
Parking assistance: Some parks offer help with RV positioning. At Sunny Oaks, "Camp host was great at helping my husband back in," notes Abby G. At Compass RV Park, Randal F. describes, "After giving our name we were given a welcome amenity, a park map, and packet of very useful information. From there we were escorted to our campsite by one of their friendly staff who led in a golf cart."
Site selection tips: Choose sites based on your needs. At Clay Fair RV Park, Stuart K. notes the park offers "about 70 back-in diagonal RV lots here at this pet-friendly despot with two very well-maintained restroom and shower facilities located at opposite ends of the park." For shade at Stagecoach RV Park, Lawrence Robert T. mentions, "There were a few trees giving us shade from the hot FL sun."