Fernandina Beach Boat Ramp | Informal Campsite

December 7th, 2023 by Q4onthego

Gravel parking lot. Atlantic Seafood to north. Railwayline to East and City Marina to West. Checked with dockmaster. No problem overnighting. its the dinghy dock parking for the marina quite a few cars overnighted. My Van and I had a peaceful night. Initially a little
noisy from rail line and saw mill at end of track. Right next to old town Fernandina.

November 3rd, 2023 by herve-lucas

no water but WC avaliable. large parking

December 7th, 2021 by andy.sam

Really great and quiet Park up for the night. Rest rooms available and water tap available for connecting a hose pipe. Beautiful sunset and dolphins.

January 29th, 2021 by SlothHighFive on instagram and youtube

We are residents of Nassau county(county of this location)..No Signs saying no overnight.

Cop told us to leave at 9pm due to a “City ordinance”. I scoured the internet including all city ordinances and there is no info stating we couldn’t stay. When I challenged the cop about his statement he said “well if you can’t find anything *shrug*🤷🏼‍♀️” and “allowed” us to stay.
Stayed for two nights.

Cute live jazz ensemble played in the pavilion for a while on Thursday around 5.. seemed like a regular get together.

February 21st, 2020 by dragonstu

Dee Dees boat ramp parking lot. Arrived at 830pm. Don't bother staying over night. The police drive up to other cars from Florida and let teens hang out there doing drugs and speeding through the parking lots. They see one out of state plate and they will drive around you several times without stopping. Then at 430 in the morning they wake you up to inform you that camping and overnights are not allowed. There are no signs stating this; and it is a 24 hour "public" place. I was there in my suv with no camping gear or camper. I give 2 stars for clean bathroom and great view.

February 13th, 2020 by rebecca.diaz.duperre

Huge parking
We got here around 8pm, the parking was empty except for one car boondocking like us. We were not disturbed at all. It is super quiet, and while hanging out before sleeping, walked around the lot at night and there are so many armadillos foraging for food! At first I thought they were raccoons, I guess you can say they are the raccoons of Florida! I did not see any dolphins or manatees maybe it’s not the “prime” season for them? Maybe I didn’t look long enough? There are bathrooms but I needed water and I was skeptical about the running water so I didn’t test it, smelled a lot like sulfur. There is also a covered gazebo space with tables. I would consider even going about my day with activities in the region and coming back here for another night to sleep.

January 20th, 2020 by altitude13500

Excellent, peaceful place for some R&R from traveling. unfortunately no access to the beach with dogs, but nonetheless spent two nights here in peace and quiet

November 2nd, 2019 by thebestgraham

We had a quiet night here but appears the county’s patience is a little thin, woke up to a sheriff’s sticker saying our vehicle is considered abandoned and might be towed... not sure if it’s a tactic to prevent excessive stays or if overnighting isn’t allowed. No one knocked or tried to tow so might be ok for 1 night only

April 29th, 2019 by jentheredonthat

About 25 min. off I95, very large level paved parking lot. Well lighted, quiet all night. beautiful Waterview especially at sunset. Bathrooms we're not clean but it was Sunday evening late after most boaters had pulled out. Would definitely stay here again.

February 13th, 2019 by theroaminglions

Best spot we’ve found so far! Loved it here, we only stayed 1 night, but wish we could have stayed longer (and wouldn’t see an issue with it). Huge parking lot. Newly paved. Well lit. Nice pavilion and 2 community grills. We took our skoolie and tow car, had plenty of room. Saw a patrol truck in the morning, didn’t bother us at all.

December 30th, 2018 by hknave

Very well manicured parking lots at the boat ramp. slept there overnight in our skoolie with no issues. bathroom near the pavilion and ramp.

November 8th, 2018 by Krystin

Lot of places, very quiet with restrooms... saw dolphins in the river... no trouble, able to breakfast easily before to leave. Would stay again.

October 1st, 2018 by LauLasCordobas

Very quiet at night.
The bathroom water smell so may be isn’t potable. One electric hookup next to the bathroom.
Alligator next to the Fort Clinch Park.

February 13th, 2018 by nobaetz

Good for one night. Big place with nearly 100 lots.

February 12th, 2018 by Wilde Weite Welt

Big Public Boat Ramp north of Fernandina Beach beside Fort Clinch State Park. The distant noise from the industry during daytime is not disturbing.

November 15th, 2017 by parenthesenomade.com

Very big parking lot. Very quiet at night. Restrooms. Dolphins and manatees in the river. Very Nice place.
Police patrol came but said nothing.

Please update if you come here and share your own points for all travelers. Thanks.