Anastasia State Park

Just spent 10 days in this lovely park. Perfect for smaller RVs & tents. Clean showers & restrooms. New washer/​dryer for $ 1.50 per load. Quiet and manicured. Staff a little confused about guest policy… one day I was able to have a guest past left at check-​in for 2 visitors we were expecting to spend a few hours at our site for dinner, etc. The next day I wanted to set up a pass for another set of friends & was told they would have to pay the $ 8 entry fee. I objected due to the fact the day before my guests got a pass. The Ranger then said they would honor what I was told yesterday but she wasn’t happy about it. She was somewhat condescending I felt in her conversation with me.
Would have given the park 5 stars if it wasn’t for the incident regarding guests.

Nice campground, bathrooms and showers are clean and within walking distance. The camp store and beach is a short bike away! The camp store area has free wifi and almost anything you need for camping. The only downside is how close each campsite is to each other (semi private). Definitely family friendly because we heard nothing but crying babies and screaming children until 10 pm. (Couple of playgrounds through out the area as well)

We live here on Anastasia Island and visit Anastasia State Park often It’s just a great place to enjoy Salt Run and of course the ocean. It’s about a 3+ mile walk from the store/​grill to the inlet.
Bring your camera and you will always find some interesting things along this walk One of my favorite photo opportunities is some photos of the St Augustine Light House taken from the beach. I’ll post one I took a while ago.
The store and grill have many interesting items. You can also rent a beach bike there.
The restrooms are always clean. The rangers are very interesting to talk with.
So yes there is an entrance fee, but it’s sure worth it.

Beautiful park! We just drove through today and had an awesome time. Kids splashed in the water, collected shells and built a sandcastle, headed over to the bathrooms and they played on the playground.
We drove around a bit and scoped out the campsites, cannot wait to come back with our camper on our next time! The sites are wooded and beautiful.

Nice relaxing beach. Sand is broken up sea shelfs. The weather wasn’t in our favor but we still had a relaxing time. The bathroom were very clean.

The price is ridiculously high to get in for such a small piece of park, if you expect to see the full park, flush that down the drain cause you see about a quarter of it, the park makes you pay 8 dollars to get in not to mention $ 2.25 just for a drink (bottled) coming from Pennsylvania, I have been to Presque Isle state park in Pennsylvania which is free and you can spend hours upon hours there without even swimming, and takes about 45 minutes to go thru the whole park by car, here it takes less then five by car.

The beach here is a little lackluster, but always a fun time with the kids.
Also really needs a few more outdoor showers

The ONLY negative about this park was the banana spiders. But that’s Florida. We had an awesome time here, quiet, woodsy camp within walking distance of the beach. Amazed by the number of tortoises just wandering down the street. Minutes drive to historic St Augustine and all the great stuff to do there. This was our first RV camping trip, trying it out without the kids first, and we will definitely return!

Had a wonderful time, great parking, had a little snack bar and clean bathrooms. Not too many people on the beach this time of year.

Nicht weit von Saint Augustine liegt der Anastasia State Park direkt am Meer mit einem wunderbaren, langen, breiten, feinen Sandstrand. Im Park ein Campground mit zwei Loops.
Der südlichere Loop ist kleiner, hat aber den Vorteil, dass er recht nahe zum Strand liegt, der in ca. 10 Minuten zu Fuß erreicht wird. Der zweite Loop ist sehr viel weitläufiger und eben weiter vom Strand entfernt, so dass der Fußweg dorthin schon eine Herausforderung wird.
Wir hatten einen Stellplatz im kleinen Loop, der inmitten eines dicht bewaldeten Areals liegt, fast dschungelmäßig. Die Plätze sind eingehüllt in Grün, das angenehmen Schatten spendet. Obwohl die Plätze recht nahe beeinander liegen, hat man doch durch die Pflanzen und Bäume auf jedem Platz seine «privacy’». Alle Sites sind mit Strom– und Wasseranschluss, im Zentrum des Loops ein Restroom mit Duschen und Waschmaschinen.
Im State Park gibt es diverse Trails zum Spaziergehen und Wandern. Direkt am Strand gelegen ein weitläufiger Parkplatz für die Tagesbesucher, im kleinen Shop und Restaurant kann man all das bekommen, was Camper und Strandbesucher brauchen — hier gibt es auch kostenfreies WiFi.
Der Campground im Anastasio State Park lohnt nicht nur für die Durchreise, dafür ist er im Grunde zu schade. So blieben auch wir zwei Nächte hier, man kann es aber auch locker längere Zeit aushalten. Park, Strand und die nahe gelegene Stadt bilden eine attraktive Kombination.

Beautiful location. Great Snack Bar. Pristine Beach. The way someone should experience a proper Florida beach.

Looking for a beach that is somewhat isolated and not crowded and you don’t mind paying a small fee? Then come to Anastasia State Park.
Located adjacent to the amphitheater it’s easy to find and there is plenty to do. A long stretch of pristine beach to relax in the sun, a salt marsh lake for kayaking, paddle boarding or bird watching. The park has plenty of parking and a lot of area set aside for camping.
One of the best thing about this place is it’s located in close proximity to everything restaurants, hotels, shopping.

Love it here! So far the staff is been amazing! The restrooms and other areas have been very clean i can’t complain…

Decent campgrounds. Our campsite had a lot of shade from trees, a fire pit, water spout, electricity, and a wooden post with a hook. Location is great if you plan on going to the beach, seeing a show at the amphitheater, or visiting old town. Campsites are pretty cramped (coquina site) and we were, unfortunately, placed between two families with very loud children. The shop has firewood, which is convenient.
On the downside, the bathrooms were pretty gross and the soap provided was terrible. Bring your own! When I saw an employee mopping in the morning, she was just spreading around dirty mop water. The ranger at the entrance wasn’t very helpful when we asked about things to do in the park.

One of the most beautiful beaches in FL. We were down during the week in August and there was hardly anyone on the beach. Peaceful, relaxing and breathtaking.

Our favorite place to camp! It is beautiful and clean and you can walk right onto the beach. Friendly staff and the security is always riding around to check on things. The raccoon’s and too smart! They can open a regular cooler and this year they even opened a zipped cooler! So put all food in your vehicle and get rid of the trash before you go to sleep at night. You can access the amphitheater through their back gate also with your gate code. Bathrooms and showers are at the head of every site loop and they have a washer and dryer up there. You can rent bikes and the offer sailing, wind surfing, kayaking, paddle boats and boards and canoes and it is not crazy expensive! This is now our annual vacation and makes me want to buy a camper. One day!

wish we were able to stay longer. the camping facilities are the best — better than most RV «resorts». will definitely be back!

This is a stunning park with very modern amenities. You’ll find hiking trails, gorgeous beach access, and concessions like equipment rentals, a camp store, and even a snack shack.
The camping areas were very well-​designed. We probably had one of the smallest sites on our loop (46 — Shark Eye) but were still pleased with it. However, if we’d needed to place a second tent the site would have been insufficient. Other sites, however, were massive so it i just matter of finding the right one if you have special needs.
The ranger that checked us in was helpful and the other staff we encountered were friendly as well. The bathhouses were modern and well-​maintained. The shower area got muddy at times but it was rainy during our visit and that is to be expected.
Overall, we had a great stay at Anastasia State Park and see why it is so in demand. We’ll definitely be returning again and crossing our fingers for warmer weather so we can really enjoy the beach.

Once upon a time there was a girl. This girl adored beaches. There was something about the sun shining on her from above and the feeling of the sand beneath her feet that just felt… right.
If I have to choose between mountains or beaches for a new place to visit I’m sure you can figure out which one I’m going to pick. It’s hard for me to dislike any beach but I do have a particular fondness for beaches in state parks.
Some of the most beautiful beaches I’ve ever been to have been within a state park. They’re always clean and frequently have nature trails to explore. The thing I like the most about them, though, is the lack of commercialization. I’m aware of the need for places to eat and sleep near all of the beautiful places on our planet, but I prefer looking at the sky without an enormous high rise condo or tacky neon sign blocking my view.
Obviously I’m a fan of Anastasia State Park. It’s got a beautiful lush green park area to explore. The beach is pristine and downright gorgeous. There are restrooms for your basic needs. There’s a little (and I do mean little) café and store. And not a condo in sight.
Perfect.

My boyfriend and I recently visited St. Augustine and wanted to do a day at the beach. We’re not fans of crowded/​rowdy beaches and someone recommended Anastasia State Park. We had to pay $ 8 to get in, but it was definitely worth it. The park and beach was beautiful. And the best part? Empty! It was a week day and only a small handful of people were set up on the beach. It was the perfect place for a relaxing day on the beach. The B&B we were staying at lent us beach chairs and a beach umbrella. Low and behold, the umbrella was broken, but we were able to rent an umbrella at the small shop in the parking lot for the beach. $ 8 for the day. The shop had all sorts of beach and fishing necessities, as well as a place next door that had some food and drinks (even beer).

I would have given a 5 if not for the entrance fee which is $ 8.00!
Grounds are clean as well as the restroom. No dogs allowed on the beach.
Great for families. Plenty of parking.