Best Tent Camping near Jacksonville, FL

Are you in need of a campground near Jacksonville, FL? Jacksonville is a great camping destination for everyone. There are tons of nearby hikes, adventurous activities, and sights to see. You're sure to find the perfect spot for your Florida camping adventure.

Best Tent Sites Near Jacksonville, Florida (17)

    1. Jennings State Forest Hammock Campground

    12 Reviews
    Middleburg, FL
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (904) 406-6390

    $9 - $10 / night

    "Great place to get away from Jacksonville for a weekend."

    "We hiked the beach pioneer trail and really enjoyed ourselves. The campsite is about a mile in and has a picnic table and fire ring. There is a stream nearby for water."

    2. Dutton Island Preserve

    4 Reviews
    Atlantic Beach, FL
    15 miles
    Website

    $25 - $125 / night

    "There’s a covered picnic table area and a big fire ring. The only downside was that every hour, some local would drive up to the campsite and get all confused when they saw us."

    "This is one of those spots that you come across and you're not sure if you want to write about it and share it with anyone else for the fear that this place will become overrun with folks that will ruin"

    3. Sea Camp Campground — Cumberland Island National Seashore

    24 Reviews
    Fernandina Beach, GA
    27 miles
    Website
    +1 (912) 882-4336

    $9 - $40 / night

    "Nice secluded campground where each site is set back and nestled into a saw palm clearing and equipped with a picnic table, fire ring/grill and food cache box (an elevated roofed chicken wire cage)."

    "It was a hot time of year but under the canopy of the live oak trees where the tent sites are located (Sea Camp) was easily 10+ degrees cooler than elsewhere."

    4. Camp Chowenwaw Park

    9 Reviews
    Fleming Island, FL
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (904) 529-8058

    "There are many different types of cabins available for rent, tent sites and 9 tree houses. Each area set up as a grouping with a bathhouse and kitchen pavilion. "

    "Definitely Different and Unique for Florida. And the perfect place to review my icemulecoolers.com 

    Campground Review:

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    5. Black Creek Ravine

    1 Review
    Middleburg, FL
    21 miles
    Website

    "We liked that you have to hike in, there is no car access."

    6. Mule Landing Campsite on the Pioneer Trail

    1 Review
    Middleburg, FL
    21 miles
    +1 (904) 406-6390

    "You’ll wind around and ascend a slight incline before reaching Mule Landing, but trust me, if you are looking for one of the best private hike-in campgrounds, you’ve just arrived."

    7. Bayard Conservation Area

    3 Reviews
    Green Cove Springs, FL
    27 miles
    Website

    "It is a track of land that has many hiking trails that traverse through shaded pine forests, hammocks, marsh, and river areas. "

    "Hiked in about 3.3 miles, but OnX user beware, trust the trail’s red marks, not the trail marked on most maps! Part of the trail was reblazed to go around a washed out section."

    8. Stafford Beach Campground — Cumberland Island National Seashore

    8 Reviews
    Cumberland Island National Seashore, GA
    35 miles
    Website
    +1 (912) 882-4336

    $12 / night

    "It is more quiet and there are less campers than Sea Camp but you still get amenities like showers, bathrooms, campfires, and a non-potable water source unlike the backpacking sites."

    "There is showers that are cold, and restrooms that are really clean as well. There is water but it is not treated and has to be purified before drinking."

    9. Hickory Hill Wilderness Campsite — Cumberland Island National Seashore

    2 Reviews
    Cumberland Island National Seashore, GA
    36 miles
    Website

    "You can only get here by boat and backpack to your site. No electricity, cell service is spotty, and when we went in the summertime I was attacked by mosquitos! But it was a wonderful trip."

    10. Brickhill Bluff Wilderness Campsite — Cumberland Island National Seashore

    3 Reviews
    Cumberland Island National Seashore, GA
    41 miles
    Website

    $9 / night

    "There are no designated sites, just a bit of a flat open area to set up camp."

    "Hiking in S. Georgia is a challenge but don’t miss this if wilderness camping is your thing."

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Tent Camping Reviews near Jacksonville, FL

744 Reviews of 17 Jacksonville Campgrounds



Guide to Jacksonville

Explore the great outdoors with tent camping near Jacksonville, Florida, where you can find a variety of campgrounds offering unique experiences and amenities.

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Tent campers appreciate these amenities

  • Black Creek Ravine provides a fire ring and picnic tables, making it a great spot for family gatherings and cooking outdoors.
  • At Etoniah Creek State Forest, campers can enjoy spacious sites with fire rings and nearby access to hiking trails.
  • Bayard Conservation Area features a riverside campsite with a picnic bench and fire pit, perfect for a relaxing evening by the water.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most popular tent campsite near Jacksonville, FL?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Jacksonville, FL is Jennings State Forest Hammock Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 12 reviews.

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