St. Augustine Beach: Dodanville Rd.
About
St. Augustine Beach: Dodanville Rd. is a public beach access point on the Florida coast, about a mile from Butler Beach. It offers restrooms, lifeguards and accessible access, making it a straightforward stop for a beach day. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run about 80°F highs in April and 82°F in October, while summer highs near 90°F come with more frequent wet days. A fee is charged here, and dogs are allowed. For time off the sand, Moses Creek Conservation Area Trail lies about 4 miles away, and the Rattlesnake Island climbing area is roughly 8 miles off.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
On duty (often seasonal)
Dogs
Allowed
Parking
None at the access
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
St. Augustine Beach: Dodanville Rd.
Florida
Data: Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Coastal Management Program. Source metadata
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Oct–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 67–85°F and lows of 48–67°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the St Augustine Lighthouse, FL weather station, 5.1 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.
- Jan67° high48° low
- Feb70° high50° low
- Mar74° high55° low
- Apr80° high61° low
- May85° high67° low
- Jun89° high72° low
- Jul91° high74° low
- Aug90° high74° low
- Sep87° high73° low
- Oct82° high67° low
- Nov75° high58° low
- Dec69° high51° low
Nearby
- Moses Creek Conservation Area TrailHiking4.1 mi
- Rattlesnake IslandRock climbing8.1 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
