Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park

State park in St George Island, Franklin County, Florida Also known as St. George Island State Park

Aerial view of Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park
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State park with 60 sites

Pets welcome, On the water

From the park's website, Oct 2026

Not yet confirmed by phone. Details can change, so check with the park before you go.

60 sites

0 with water and sewer at the site

Rigs up to 43 ft
Open year-round

Park open 8 a.m. to sunset, 365 days a year. Campground closed for renovations effective July 13, 2026; no reopening date stated.

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Barrier-island state park on St. George Island with a 60-site water-and-electric campground (RVs up to 43 ft) a quarter-mile from 9 miles of gulf beach, plus hike/paddle-in primitive and group camps. The campground has been closed for renovations since July 13, 2026, with no reopening date posted; call 850-927-2111 to confirm.

What stands out

  • Campground closed for renovations since July 13, 2026
  • 60 water/electric sites, RVs up to 43 ft, quarter-mile from the gulf
  • 9 miles of undeveloped beach
  • Hike- or paddle-in primitive sites at Gap Point
  • Some of the darkest skies in the Panhandle

Sites

Family campground (RV/tent)

Hookups
Water & electric
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
43 ft
Pad
Not listed
Number of sites
60
Nightly
$24

Gap Point primitive sites

Hookups
No hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed
Number of sites
2

What this place offers

  • Bathhouse
  • Showers
  • Dump station
  • Beach
  • Fishing
  • Boat ramp
  • Kayak & canoe rentals
  • Playground
  • Hiking trails
  • Accessible sites

What this place offers

  • Bathhouse
  • Showers
  • Dump station
  • Beach
  • Fishing
  • Boat ramp
  • Kayak & canoe rentals
  • Playground
  • Hiking trails
  • Accessible sites
  • Accessible bathhouse
  • Two natural boat ramps to Apalachicola Bay (small craft under 24 ft)
  • Canoe and kayak rentals at ranger station
  • Observation platform for birding and stargazing
  • Hammock camping at every site
  • Propane cylinder recycling in campground
  • Beach wheelchairs, Beach Cruiser OPDMDs and floating Mobi-Chair
  • Six beach pavilions

Things to know

Rig rules

  • No RV age limit listed
  • Rigs up to 43 ft

Pets

  • Pets allowed
  • Six-foot handheld leash. Allowed in campground, primitive and group sites, paved areas and nature trails; not on the beach or in any facility.

Arrival

  • Park open 8 a.m. to sunset, 365 days a year. Campground closed for renovations effective July 13, 2026; no reopening date stated.

Other fees: Plus tax; nonrefundable $6.70 reservation fee; $7 nightly utility fee for RVs (not tents). 50% off base campsite fee for Florida residents 65+ or with qualifying disability certificate. Admission $6 per vehicle; boat launch with entrance $8-$10. Pavilions $50 per day.

Good to know

From the park's own website and other official pages. Policies change, so confirm with the park.

Sites

  • Campground is in pine flatwoods behind dunes with no gulf views, a quarter-mile from the beach.
  • Hammock camping allowed at every campsite.
  • Gap Point primitive sites are reached only by a 2.5-mile trail or shallow-draft boat; no water or restrooms.

Pets

  • Pets not allowed on the beach or in any facility.

Rules

  • No alcohol in pavilions or on the beach; pavilions not rented on Memorial Day, July 4th or Labor Day weekends.

Amenities and services

  • Campground hot showers for registered campers only.
  • Recycling basket in campground for small propane cylinders.

Activities and nearby

  • Two natural, unpaved boat ramps to Apalachicola Bay for shallow-draft craft under 24 ft; bay has oyster bars and grass flats.
  • Beach ranked No. 4 on Dr. Beach's 2022 Top 10 Beaches in America.
  • Darkest skies for miles; nearest metro area over 70 miles away; observation platform for stargazing.
  • Almost 300 bird species documented.

Accessibility

  • Six accessible concrete campsites with sidewalks to restrooms; beach wheelchairs, two Beach Cruiser OPDMDs and a floating Mobi-Chair.

On Google

Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.

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Where you'll be

1900 E Gulf Beach Dr., St George Island, FL, 32328

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