Fort Clinch State Park is a spacious 1,100-acre Florida state park located along Amelia Island's northernmost peninsula, preserving the site of the 19th-century military fortress of the same name, which was named in honor of Seminole War figure General Duncan Lamont Clinch and constructed in 1847. The park, which opened to the public in 1938, protects significant sand dune, maritime hammock, plains, and estuarine tidal marsh habitats, located adjacent to Fernandina Beach and the Cumberland Sound. Park visitors can explore the remains of the former fort or enjoy a plethora of outdoor recreational activities, including fishing along the park's half-mile fishing pier. Several miles of beachfront are also offered, along with a six-mile hiking trail and opportunities for birding, shelling, surfcasting, cycling, and wildlife watching for native wildlife such as alligators, dolphins, manatees, and rare purple sandpipers. Overnight camping is offered at the Amelia River Campground, while military reenactments are presented at the fort the first weekend of each month.

2601 Atlantic Ave, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034, Phone: 904-277-7274

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