Fernandina Beach: Fort Clinch State Park Pier
About
Fort Clinch State Park Pier is a public beach access point in Florida, about 3 miles from the town of Fernandina Beach. It offers parking, restrooms and accessible access, and a fee is charged to use the site. Spring and fall bring the most comfortable weather here. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Fernandina Beach show April highs around 77°F and October highs around 80°F, while summer highs reach about 91°F in July with more frequent rainy days. Several trails sit close to the beach. Magnolia Nature Trail is under a mile away, and the Hiking and Biking Trail and Fort Clinch State Park Trail are both within about 2 miles. Across the state line in Georgia, South Point Trail lies about 2 miles off.
Beach Details
Parking
Large lot
Fee
Entrance 6.00
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: Fort Clinch State Park Pier
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 64–84°F and lows of 45–68°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Fernandina Beach, FL weather station, 2.6 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan64° high45° low
- Feb67° high49° low
- Mar72° high54° low
- Apr77° high60° low
- May84° high68° low
- Jun88° high73° low
- Jul91° high75° low
- Aug90° high75° low
- Sep86° high73° low
- Oct80° high65° low
- Nov72° high56° low
- Dec66° high49° low
Nearby
- Magnolia Nature TrailHiking0.8 mi
- Hiking and Biking TrailHiking1.4 mi
- Fort Clinch State Park TrailHiking1.6 mi
- South Point TrailHiking2.2 mi
- Dungeness CrossingHiking3.8 mi
- Egans Creek Greenway TrailHiking3.9 mi
- Beach Creek TrailHiking3.9 mi
- Cumberland Island National Seashore Camping PermitsCamping7.3 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
