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More than 1,600 acres of unspoiled beaches, tidal marshes, maritime hammocks and ancient sand dunes make this a captivating destination for visitors. Anastasia State Park is a haven for visitors and for wildlife. Abundant wading birds hunt for food along Salt Run, including colorful roseate spoonbills.
The park is open from 8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year. Campers who plan to arrive after sunset should call the park on the day of arrival at 904-461-2033 to get the gate combination and instructions.
Anastasia State Park ranks #6 on the list of the best state parks in the United States and is known for an assortment of recreational activities. With 1,600 acres of land and four miles of oceanfront views, it has continued attracting travelers from near and far.
Camp under the stars while enjoying cool ocean breezes. Pristine beaches, native Florida hammocks, tons of wildlife, and a full range of facilities make Anastasia State Park ideal for camping.
Anastasia State Park includes 1,600 acres of rich ecosystems and abundant wildlife. The estuarine tidal marsh is teeming with animal life such as dolphins, manatees, sea turtles, fish, crabs and marsh birds.
Anastasia State Park is a beautiful place to camp and spend time on the beach. But also take advantage of tours offered by the park rangers. Rangers Billy and Mary led an informational and fun marsh tour to see both flora and fauna. Easy walk to the estuary and hammock areas. The tour is free but there is an $8 admission per vehicle to the park.
The 1,600 acre park sits on Anastasia Island, right in between downtown St. Augustine and the Atlantic. The park encompasses four miles of white sand beach, a tidal estuary and ancient sand dunes shaded by coastal hammocks. It’s the perfect spot to watch the sun rise, swim, hike, kayak, camp, picnic and more.
Anastasia State Park is a 1,600-acre (6.5 km 2) state park in Florida, United States. Its location is on a peninsula on Anastasia Island across Matanzas Bay from downtown St. Augustine along the Atlantic coastal plain.
Anastasia State Park features four miles of white quartz sand beaches and is one of Florida’s most popular parks. The park’s protected wildlife area and trail systems attract birders, bicyclists, fishermen, surfers, and of course, sunbathers. And the sunrise here is spectacular.
One of America’s prettiest beach campsites, Anastasia State Park offers 129 campsites for RVs and tents all located within the beautiful maritime hammock and just a short walk or bike ride from the beach.