You can’t drive here — that’s the point. A small passenger ferry shuttles campers to this 1,650-acre island in the St. Johns River, where Spanish moss drapes ancient live oaks and gopher tortoises roam the shell-midden trails. The 12 tent sites are primitive but well-spaced, each with a fire ring and picnic table. No RVs, no generators, just river sounds and bird calls.
The ferry runs every 30 minutes during park hours, but stops at sunset — plan accordingly or you’re camping whether you want to or not. Bring everything you need; there’s no store on the island. Peak season (winter months) fills up fast with snowbirds seeking quiet.
Ferry-access island camping on the St. Johns.
Place Details
| Type | Established Campground |
|---|---|
| Street address | Timucuan Trail, Florida Get directions → |
| Nearest town | DeLand, Florida |
| Minimum vehicle | Any vehicle |
| Access road surface | Paved |
| Cell service | Spotty |
| Capacity (# of rigs) | 12 rigs |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | $24.00 / night |
| Reservation required | Yes |
| Stay limit (nights) | 14 nights |
| Best season | October-April |
| Land manager | State Park |
| Amenities | Drinking water, Fire ring, Picnic table, Shade, Toilets |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
| Find on Google | Search on Google → |