RV Camping on Anastasia Island, Florida

RV Camping on Anastasia Island, Florida

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Anastasia Island is part of the St. Augustine Beach area. St. Augustine claims to be the oldest city in America. Surfing, snorkeling, bird-watching, wildlife observation, scuba diving and sea-kayaking can be done along the beaches of the city and island. Wild dolphins are frequently spotted swimming along the coast. Sea-kayakers and snorkelers can see the occasional manatee slowly swimming through the waters. RV travelers to Anastasia Island have several options for parks and campgrounds.

St. Augustine KOA Campground

Watch for wild dolhpin off the beaches of Anastasia Island.
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The St. Augustine KOA has sites for most RV sizes. Site connections include water, sewer, cable TV, Wi-Fi and 30- or 50-amp electric. Visitors can wash off at the KOA's showers after a day at the beach. Bathrooms, a dump station, coin-operated laundry, playground and barbecue stations are available at the campground. Pets are allowed if leashed. AAA and Good Sam travel club members receive discounted rates. Visitors can surf, sea-kayak, fish and snorkel at the beaches within 5 minutes of the KOA.

St. Augustine KOA Campground
525 West Pope Rd.
St. Augustine, FL 32080
904-471-3113
staugustinekoa.com

Ocean Grove RV Campground and Resort

Manatees can be see lazily swimming the warm waters off Anastasia Island.
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The Ocean Grove is located in the inter-coastal waterways of Anastasia Island. Visitors can take advantage of the location and surf, fish, sail, beach-comb, sea-kayak and scuba-dive within minutes of the RV resort. Sailing charters can be hired at the harbors, and guided or self-guided scuba trips can be arranged at the numerous dive-shops in the area. The Ocean Grove can accommodate most RV sizes. Site hookups include the standard water, sewer, 30- or 50-amp electric cable TV and Wi-Fi. Pets are welcome. There are hot showers, private toilets, picnic tables, a swimming pool and laundry room on the premises.

Ocean Grove RV Campground and Resort
4225 A1A South
St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080
904-471-3414
oceangroveresort.com

North Beach Camp Resort

Tropical palms and sandy beaches line Anastasia Island
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North Beach Campground provides access to fresh and salt water. There are opportunities for surfing, salt-water fishing, snorkeling and sailing from the campground, as the beach is minutes away. The North River flows to the west of North Beach Camp Resort. Anglers can fish the river and look for manatees slowly making their way through the waters. The camp resort can arrange discounted cruises and sailing trips through the area. There are sites for most RV sizes. Water, sewer, cable TV, Wi-Fi and 30- or 50-amp electric hookups are available at sites. Showers, bathrooms and a dump station are on the property. Pets are allowed if leashed. The Castillo de San Marcos National Historic Monument is about a 30-minute drive away.

North Beach Camp Resort
4125 Coastal Highway (A1A)
St. Augustine, FL 32084
904-824-1806
northbeachcamp.com

Article Written By Eric Cedric

A former Alaskan of 20 years, Eric Cedric now resides in California. He's published in "Outside" and "Backpacker" and has written a book on life in small-town Alaska, "North by Southeast." Cedric was a professional mountain guide and backcountry expedition leader for 18 years. He worked in Russia, Iceland, Greece, Turkey and Belize. Cedric attended Syracuse University and is a private pilot.

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