Best Campgrounds near Callahan, FL

Are you in need of a campground near Callahan, FL? Callahan is a great camping destination for everyone. There are tons of nearby hikes, adventurous activities, and sights to see. Discover great camping spots near Callahan, reviewed by campers like you.

Best Camping Sites Near Callahan, Florida (100)

    1. Flamingo Lake RV Resort

    18 Reviews
    Jacksonville, FL
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (904) 766-0672

    "This campground is located right off the interstate in Jacksonville, FL There is a lake to swim in with blow-up water slides, etc."

    "By far the nicest rv resort we have been to, has a lake and swimming area with a water jungle gym. We loved the restaurant and I actually ended up working there for a bit."

    2. Jacksonville North-St. Marys KOA

    34 Reviews
    Cumberland Island National Seashore, GA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (912) 729-3232

    "We stayed here for one night on our way to Florida. We checked in after dark and were able to easily find our site."

    "KOA is small but right off the highway. Easy in and out."

    3. Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park

    96 Reviews
    Atlantic Beach, FL
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (904) 255-6767

    $12 - $30 / night

    "The campground is situated next to a large lake, with fishing allowed. Nice beach area with in walking distance or short drive of the camp sites."

    "Beach close by - walking distance on park roads/paths. Nice lake (no swimming). Full hookups. Better for medium to small rigs. The big guys often have trouble on narrow roads within park."

    4. Crooked River State Park Campground

    49 Reviews
    Cumberland Island National Seashore, GA
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (912) 882-5256

    $38 - $250 / night

    "The park has some  trails for hiking, a nature center, picnic areas, and of course access to the water for fishing and kayaking.  We rode our bikes around the park every day. "

    "We made reservations here for the end of January thinking the weather wouldn't be so cold since we were close to Florida...how bad could it be?  Well, record low temps told us how cold! "

    5. Atlantic Beach Campground — Fort Clinch State Park

    51 Reviews
    Fernandina Beach, FL
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (904) 277-7274

    $1 - $40 / night

    "Paddle to Cumberland Island, catch some flounder, explore some Florida history, mountain bike, hike some trails, hit the ocean and of course...camp!"

    "We literally were steps away from the beach. They also have shaded spots on the opposite side of the park off the intracoastal."

    6. Sea Camp Campground — Cumberland Island National Seashore

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

    $9 - $40 / night

    "The campsites are probably a 10 minute jaunt from the park office on the island (near where you dock) and doesn't take too long if you're able to load everything in one trip."

    "Natural Florida/Georgia left untouched. Most of the year you will want to bring repellant for no see-ems if venturing off the beaten path."

    7. Pecan Park RV Resort

    9 Reviews
    Callahan, FL
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (904) 751-6770

    "It’s close by a airport try to get sites in the far back peaceful. -close to shopping"

    "Park is large clean and well maintained, great dog park, pool, very close to I95. One exit down has a ton of shopping and places to eat."

    8. Kelly's Countryside RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Hilliard, FL
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (904) 845-4252

    $38 / night

    "Access to the campground is very easy, just off Hwy 1. This is definitely my 1st choice. We stayed November through March."

    "Go north on the highway it's on about 5 miles to a nice Winn-Dixie grocery store near Hilliard."

    9. Cary State Forest Campground

    9 Reviews
    Bryceville, FL
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (904) 266-8398

    $23 / night

    "This was a perfect stopping point on our way to the southwest coast of Florida as it was directly on our travel path and very reasonable in pricing."

    "I wish I would’ve taken advantage of the trails but I explored just a little way away from my kids and turned back around. During our stay, my only annoyance were the wasps in the bathroom."

    10. Big Tree RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Jacksonville, FL
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (904) 768-7270

    $40 - $500 / night

    "Easy on-off to the highway, easy access to Jacksonville though on the west side of the city and a bit from the beaches."

    "This campground was close to freeway access, had pull-thru camping sites, and nice shade. We stayed here a week while visiting family and liked this campground."

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Recent Reviews near Callahan, FL

788 Reviews of 100 Callahan Campgrounds


  • Jerri K.
    Aug. 17, 2025

    Black Creek Ravine

    Very nice

    Was a very nice and quiet place to camp

  • Z
    Aug. 8, 2025

    Griffis Fish Camp

    History and peaceful

    With a good collection of history and a story. Really a super nice place to stay.

  • Darren F.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 4, 2025

    Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park

    Didn't like it at all

    When you come in, they give you your site number and a convoluted map no direction at all. Smell sewage as soon as you roll your window down to check in. Whenever you do find your site, it might be really tight. Mine was on a curve from the road. Once I got into the muddy pit, I had to sqeezed my vehicle between my rig and a tree to park so as not to block the curve. The sewer line was 4 inches off the ground, and at a 90-degree angle, gravity doesn't work well with this setup. I left the park and spent the night at a rest stop, instead of where I felt safer. Also, finding your way out is a challenge. I saw 1 exit sign after driving in seemingly circles for 20 minutes. It's a cheap rental but you understand why after being there for more than 10 minutes. Will NOT go back.

  • B The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 1, 2025

    Atlantic Beach Campground — Fort Clinch State Park

    Lovely beach camping, good bathrooms, watch out for cacti and locked gates

    Stayed for three nights at the upper Fort Clinch sites, there are six tent sites and a good number of RV spots.

    Check-in is 3 PM but the ranger station closes at 5 and gates lock shortly after. I called in advance and received a gate code. Ranger station only opens at 10:30 so I didn't see them for my entire stay, but very nice folks on the phone.

    Tent sites provide water no power. RV sites are a mix, have to check individual site description. Free dump site.

    Bathrooms are big, clean, with toilet paper and hand soap.. Showers are free and decent. Coin laundry available.

    Tent site was relatively level, be careful to stay inside the "corral," I went out (but not past the protected area sign) and got bit by cacti.

    Beach is lovely and quiet.

    Heat index was over 100 so didn't do much hiking, but this was a really nice place to spend a few nights. I do wonder if the river campsites on the other side of the park might be cooler and offer hammock opportunities.

    Park is huge, lots to explore when weather permits.

    Lots of bugs but basic precautions handled it. There was also a turtle burrow behind the tent site, and saw a bunch of little deer!

  • Colin R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 27, 2025

    Atlantic Beach Campground — Fort Clinch State Park

    Great tents sites

    I really like this State Park for tent camping. It's right next to the beach, very clear facilities, and great (unshaded) tent sites.

    Will definitely stay here again.

  • Stuart K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 22, 2025

    Little Talbot Island State Park Campground

    Beachfront Bliss But Swamplike Campground

    There’s very few SPs in Florida that will put you right on or near the ocean as Little Talbot Island SP does. And to be clear, this CG isn’t RIGHT on the beach, but you’ll just have to cross the street, after hiking or biking 100 yards from the campground, to reach the amazing white caps here. As my post from 2½ years ago provided quite a bit of detail on this campground, I’m following up on that review by sharing more fotos as well as providing a topline update:

    Highlights: (1) Very quick access to the Atlantic Ocean – and the beaches here are not crowded and incredibly well-maintained - some of the cleanest I've ever encountered; (2) Solid peace & quiet surrounded by ancient live oaks just dripping with Spanish moss; (3) Amazing kite-surfing just due south of here at Huguenot Memorial Park; (4) The SP Rangers are incredibly friendly, helpful and very professional; (5) Approximately 4 miles of excellent paved biking / walking on the Timucuan Trail that runs parallel to A1A; (6) For anyone wanting to take iconic photos next to the ocean, go check out Boneyard Beach that has hundreds of salt-washed skeletons of live Oak, Cypress and Cedar trees; (7) Call upon Kayak Amelia for a guided tour of the estuaries; (8) Key-coded security gate provides solid safety, especially being located right next to A1A, where the opportunity for random, wandering visitors exist; (9) Bring your own kayak and canoe as there are access points to launch from right near the campground; and (10) Should you want to ‘get off the reservation’ you just need to head north to Amelia Island where you’ll have no shortage of AMAZING restaurants to choose from and there’s also a well-appointed Harris Teeter that has wood and ice for sale as well as just about anything you might need to stock up on

    Lowlights: (1) While functional and fairly clean, the restroom and shower facilities are in dire need of refurbishment; (2) The sites are fairly unlevel with roots from the ancient and live Oaks popping up here and there making it very difficult to find a decent level patch of ground to set up camp; (3) Some of the sites have dips and depressions in them, making those particular areas prone for flooding – which happened to us; and (4) Mosquitos, midges and bugs exist here in swarms that never go away … so bring your repellent as well as smoke fogger machine!

    Happy Camping!

  • Denis P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 14, 2025

    Crooked River State Park Campground

    Great for Starlink and power — perfect overnight stop

    We stayed one night with a tent, and our main priorities were having a reliable Starlink connection and 110V power at the site. This campground delivered both— no issues with connectivity.

    I specifically chose a site with a clear view of the sky to the NNE, and it worked perfectly. The tent sites are definitely oversized and offer zero privacy, but for our needs— a quick overnight stop with internet and power— it was a great fit.

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 13, 2025

    Okefenokee Pastimes Cabins and Campground

    Quiet, close to okefenokee wildlife refuge

    Located right across George Highway 23 from the entrance to the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, this is easy access to the facilities at the refuge. Most sites are full hook up, several are pull through. There is a laundry, showers, a dog park, camp store and restaurant. This is a Good Sam park !

  • Joel R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 13, 2025

    Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Camping

    Remote wilderness camping

    The Okefenokee wildlife refuge has about 12 remote camping platforms located out in the swamp. They are only accessible by canoe or kayak. They offer no service except an elevated platform to keep you above the water and out of reach of alligators!


Guide to Callahan

Camping near Callahan, Florida, offers a great mix of outdoor fun and relaxation. With beautiful parks and campgrounds nearby, you can enjoy nature while making lasting memories with family and friends.

What to do

  • Explore the Beaches: Many campgrounds are close to stunning beaches. For example, at Fort Clinch State Park, you can enjoy beach access and beautiful views. One camper mentioned, "Cross the dunes and you’re on the beach!"
  • Biking and Hiking: Trails are abundant in the area. At Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park, you can bike to the Old City or hike through scenic paths. A visitor noted, "Bike to the Old City or see it from the water in your kayak."
  • Wildlife Watching: The parks are home to various wildlife. Campers at Crooked River State Park enjoyed spotting animals, saying, "Saw tortoises, armadillos, snapping turtles, and alligators."

What campers like

  • Shady Campsites: Many campers appreciate the shaded spots. At Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park, one reviewer said, "Sites here have a good amount of shade which is great for summers in Florida."
  • Clean Facilities: Clean restrooms and showers are a big plus. A camper at Anastasia State Park Campground mentioned, "Super clean bathhouse."
  • Friendly Staff: Campgrounds with helpful staff make a difference. A visitor at Jacksonville North-St. Marys KOA said, "People are nice and polite."

What you should know

  • Mosquitoes: Be prepared for bugs, especially in warmer months. A camper at Blythe Island Regional Park warned, "The morning mosquitoes were the worst I have ever experienced!"
  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds may have fewer amenities than expected. A visitor at Jekyll Island Campground noted, "While the desk staff were nice, the campground amenities were fairly old."
  • Reservations Recommended: Popular spots can fill up quickly. A camper at North Beach Camp Resort advised, "You will need to drive or ride a bike to get to the sites."

Tips for camping with families

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with playgrounds and activities. The Jacksonville North-St. Marys KOA has a pool, slide, and dog park, making it great for kids.
  • Plan for Activities: Bring bikes or kayaks for family fun. A camper at Fort Clinch State Park mentioned, "The bike trails are completely covered by shade."
  • Pack Snacks: Keep everyone happy with snacks on hand. A visitor at Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park suggested, "There’s about 50 picnic tables spread throughout the entire park."

Tips from RVers

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Crooked River State Park said, "Large sites & lots of trees/shade."
  • Be Ready for Narrow Roads: Some campgrounds have tight roads. A visitor at Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park noted, "A little bit of an obstacle course for bigger RVs."
  • Bring Extra Supplies: Stock up on essentials before arriving. A camper at Stephen C. Foster State Park mentioned, "Be sure you’re stocked with necessities since the nearest store is about 18 miles away."

Camping near Callahan, Florida, has something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for adventure or relaxation, you’ll find it in the beautiful campgrounds around this area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Callahan, FL?

According to TheDyrt.com, Callahan, FL offers a wide range of camping options, with 100 campgrounds and RV parks near Callahan, FL and 4 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Callahan, FL?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Callahan, FL is Flamingo Lake RV Resort with a 3.9-star rating from 18 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Callahan, FL?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 4 free dispersed camping spots near Callahan, FL.

What parks are near Callahan, FL?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 4 parks near Callahan, FL that allow camping, notably Cumberland Island National Seashore and Osceola National Forest.