Jacksonville RV parks offer convenient access to northeast Florida's coastal region with the St. Johns River running through the heart of the city. Most campgrounds in this area sit at elevations below 30 feet, creating level sites for camping but also necessitating good drainage systems during Florida's rainy seasons. Cell service quality varies significantly between campgrounds, with some offering enhanced WiFi to compensate.
What to do
Beach access: 30-minute drive from most parks. At Flamingo Lake RV Resort, campers can enjoy on-site water recreation instead. "The lake is crystal clear and the staff is really kind! It's quiet and clean," notes Drew H., who enjoyed the swimming areas.
Dog-friendly activities: Multiple options. Pelican Roost RV Park features a dedicated dog park across from the RV sites. "Our dogs enjoyed the fenced dog park. Beach is a short walk and is beautiful," shares Mimi B. about this military-only facility.
Fishing opportunities: Available on-site. Several Jacksonville RV parks feature fishing ponds. "If you've got your fishing pole and looking for a little distraction, there is a nearby lake, albeit small, for some interesting catch & release fishing," mentions one reviewer about Pecan Park RV Resort.
What campers like
Level, concrete pads: Big Tree RV Park offers sites that require minimal setup time. "The sites have a very large cement pad, gravel for your rig and nice grassy area," according to Darlene C., who appreciated this feature during her overnight stay.
Security features: Many parks offer gated access. "The part that we didn't like was the side of town The Flamingo Lake RV Resort is on a dangerous city, the Walmart was not safe at night. So it's good as long as you stay in the gated rv resort," explains Kurtess R.
Clean facilities: Jacksonville area parks generally maintain high cleanliness standards. "The bathrooms were clean and well maintained. The campground is very close to the airport so there were planes flying over all the time but it wasn't bad," reports Ashley W. about her stay at Pecan Park.
What you should know
Airport proximity: Several parks affected. Multiple Jacksonville RV parks sit near the airport, resulting in plane noise. "Nice place except for the planes and jets. Wake you in the night," warns Karen C. about staying at Pecan Park RV Resort.
Varying WiFi quality: Connection strength differs by campground. "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," reports Daniel G. from his stay at Compass RV Park.
Seasonal considerations: Most parks remain busiest from November through April. "Most Jacksonville area rv parks remain open year-round," notes one reviewer, with many parks offering activities like concerts and potlucks during peak season at Pecan Park.
Tips for camping with families
Water recreation options: Some parks feature swimming areas for children. At Flamingo Lake, "the lake is crystal clear and swimming area with a water jungle gym. The kids go absolutely crazy and can't get enough of the water park area," reports Sean B.
Activity planning: Consider parks with organized events. "The park has concerts every Saturday night," mentions Debbie P., who enjoyed the entertainment options at Flamingo Lake RV Resort.
Site selection strategy: Request specific areas when booking. "Make sure when you reserve ask to pay extra to get the front row. I did not know that you could do that when you reserve," advises Christine S. about staying at Pelican Roost, where waterfront views enhance the camping experience.
Tips from RVers
Big rig accessibility: Several parks accommodate large vehicles. "Easy pull through sites, hook ups work great," says Drew H. about site accessibility at Flamingo Lake, while Big Tree RV Park specifically notes "good pull thrus for big RVs towing cars" according to Mary M.
Overnight vs. long-term stays: Consider your camping purpose when selecting a park. "Once you get over that this is not a resort and just a place to sleep for the night, it's great. I don't know if I would use if for a tourist spot but, for an overnight or a long term, affordable stay, this is 100% a good spot," explains Ian R. about Big Tree RV Park.
Utilities and connections: Most Jacksonville RV parks provide full hookups. "Water pressure was adequate at 50 psi. Park is large clean and well maintained," notes T.S. about their stay at Pecan Park RV Resort, while CrossLake RV Park offers both 30 and 50 amp electric options.