Fernandina Beach: Amelia Island State Park
About
Fernandina Beach: Amelia Island State Park is a public beach access point in Florida, about 9 miles from the town of Fernandina Beach. It offers restrooms, accessible access and parking, and a fee is charged. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show April highs around 77°F and October highs around 80°F, while July and August average highs near 90°F with the most wet days of the year. Several trails lie close by. The East Coast Greenway - Duval County Corridor is under a mile away, and the Big Talbot Island State Park Hiking Trail is about 2 miles off. The Flatwoods Trail and the Hammock Trail are both within about 4 miles.
Beach Details
Parking
Lot
Fee
Entrance 2.00
Restrooms
Yes
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Fernandina Beach: Amelia Island State Park
Florida
Data: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program. Source metadata · Official page
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Oct–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 64–83°F and lows of 47–68°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Mayport Pilot Stn, FL weather station, 8.6 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan64° high47° low
- Feb66° high49° low
- Mar71° high54° low
- Apr77° high60° low
- May83° high68° low
- Jun88° high73° low
- Jul90° high75° low
- Aug89° high75° low
- Sep86° high73° low
- Oct80° high66° low
- Nov72° high57° low
- Dec66° high50° low
Nearby
East Coast Greenway - Duval County CorridorHikingPhoto: gary_leavens, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)0.9 mi- Big Talbot Island State Park Hiking TrailHikingPhoto: gary_leavens, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)1.8 mi
Flatwoods TrailHikingPhoto: Rob Bixby, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)3.6 mi- Hammock TrailHikingPhoto: Rob Bixby, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)4.1 mi
- Big Talbot Island State Park TrailHiking4.6 mi
- Little Talbot Island State Park TrailHiking4.6 mi
Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park TrailHikingPhoto: KirkOls, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)4.9 mi- Main TrailHikingPhoto: KirkOls, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)4.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Best time to visit Fernandina Beach: Amelia Island State Park
Best months: October–May. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
64° / 47°
9 wet
Feb
66° / 49°
8 wet
Mar
71° / 54°
9 wet
Apr
77° / 60°
7 wet
May
83° / 68°
8 wet
Jun
88° / 73°
12 wet
Jul
90° / 75°
13 wet
Aug
89° / 75°
14 wet
Sep
86° / 73°
12 wet
Oct
80° / 66°
10 wet
Nov
72° / 57°
8 wet
Dec
66° / 50°
9 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mayport Pilot Stn, FL, 8.6 mi away at 16 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
