disneyfam 0 Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 Just wondring if anyone has ever camped at Anastasia State park? I have not heard much about it. Was thinking of going for a weekend trip towards the end of the summer. I think it should only be about 5 hours from Miami. I want something with a beach not so far away. We have camped in the Keys a lot, looking for something different. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CitaPita...Carmen 59 Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 I haven't but we'll be spending Thanksgiving there this year. Here is a video that helped me decide to camp there: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIZwfVEYTCQ&feature=youtu.be Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 Yes we were just there before our stay at the Fort, very nice, lots of shade at the sites, you can walk to the beach or drive there is plenty of parking. Only water & electric but a very nice park, we already hope to return to the area and plan to stay here again Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 I stayed there in October 2011 for a few days, loved it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigTom 76 Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 I spent last week there, really nice shady sites. Some are very small so make sure you pick out on your rig will it on. Camp sites are not waterfront, but there is parking for beach. Some sites are a long way from beach, we were in 93 and it was close to a mile to beach. Was fine for us as we don't do beaches much. Close to St. Augustine and we enjoyed touring the city. Great campground and would go again. Any questions, just ask. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
disneyfam 0 Posted July 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 Thank you everyone for the helpful information. I think my boys would love the beach and exploring the city. We just got back from the fort in June and have another reservation over New Years and I just made a reservation for Halloween 2015. So I think they would enjoy something different. You made my decision easy. Thank you Fiends!!! Maybe I can sneak over to Disney for a day, since we have AP. I wonder how far that is? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
disneyfam 0 Posted July 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 I haven't but we'll be spending Thanksgiving there this year. Here is a video that helped me decide to camp there: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIZwfVEYTCQ&feature=youtu.be Great video thanks... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
disneyfam 0 Posted July 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 I spent last week there, really nice shady sites. Some are very small so make sure you pick out on your rig will it on. Camp sites are not waterfront, but there is parking for beach. Some sites are a long way from beach, we were in 93 and it was close to a mile to beach. Was fine for us as we don't do beaches much. Close to St. Augustine and we enjoyed touring the city. Great campground and would go again. Any questions, just ask.Are we allowed to bring the golf cart? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigTom 76 Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Are we allowed to bring the golf cart?I did not take mine, but there were several that I saw. Did not notice any sign saying no carts allowed, but did see on about sharing the road with carts. So yes, I think carts are allowed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 I think a drive to Disney from there would be over 2 hours one way, I think we were close to 2-3 hours but we were towing and in no rush. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DinDavie 37 Posted July 12, 2014 Report Share Posted July 12, 2014 Thanks for the video. Looks like I have to put that park on my list. Coming from Miami, there are two other state parks you can try. Sebastian Inlet and Jonathan Dickenson have excellent facilities. Jonathan Dickenson is only a 2 hour drive but you have to drive to the local beaches which are top notch. Sebastian Inlet has its own beach but you have to walk to it. At certain times of the year the no see ums will chew you up and spit you out. They both have full hook ups and 50 amp service. While Jupiter is a nice spot to explore, St Augustine is far superior. Sebastian Inlet is only 1 1/2 hours from the Fort. Timed it doing 55-60 MPH. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cindymac11 43 Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Hi there! We camped there for a couple of days. It is a nice park with lots of shade and just a short drive to the beach. The downside was the lack of sewer hook-up, since the bathrooms are, shall we say, a bit more on the rustic side :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FunFinder265....Cody 36 Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Loved Anastasia Park when I stayed there in August 2012! As stated before, the sites can be tight, but it still is a great park. Not a bad bike ride across the Bridge of Lions to the city, and the beach is right there. Only reason I don't camp there more often is due to the fact that is is hard to get a spot. We love St. Augustine and go often, and lately we've been using Indian Forest Campground, and that is basically a spot to park the camper as we explore the city. Cody Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deb 3 Posted August 6, 2014 Report Share Posted August 6, 2014 I have heard great things about this park, it is on our list of places to visit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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