North Beach Camp Resort, St. Augustine, Florida
Unexpected RV park with mostly wooded sites. Sits between the Atlantic Ocean and the North River. Watch amazing sunsets from the quiet river beach or fishing pier. Take a short walk to the ocean. Walk to fantastic seafood restaurants. Minutes to old town St. Augustine.
Key Takeaways:
- Wooded setting
- Walk to quiet North River Beach or Atlantic Ocean North Beach
- Walk to Aunt Kate’s Restaurant on the North River or the oceanside Reef Restaurant
- Dog friendly
- Beautiful sunsets on the North River
- Fishing Pier
Our Stay:
North Beach Camp Resort sits between the North River and the Atlantic Ocean. With moss-laden oaks and palmettos, this heavily wooded campground is a nice surprise for a beach stay. We enjoyed the quiet beaches on the North River and the amazing sunsets. The dog-friendly Atlantic Ocean beaches are a short walk or bike ride away. Campers can also enjoy the camp pool and fishing pier. We loved the delicious seafood dinners at Aunt Kate’s restaurant on the water, a short walk from our campsite. For oceanside dining, check out the Reef Restaurant on the Atlantic Ocean.
For the second part of our First Coast stay, we traveled to Jacksonville, just 24 miles north of St. Augustine to a beautiful waterfront campsite at the Pelican Roost RV Park at the Naval Station Mayport. This RV park is restricted to military ID card holders. The location offered close proximity to Jacksonville and Amelia Island to the north. Take a day and enjoy Amelia Island with more great restaurants and stunning beaches. For an island stay, we recommend Fort Clinch State Park campground at Fernandina Beach. Be sure to make any reservations at the Florida State Parks months ahead of time!
What to Do:
Enjoy the dog-friendly beach on the North River or the Atlantic Ocean Beaches. Explore Old Town St. Augustine with endless shopping, restaurants and historic sites. Tour the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, a Spanish fortress located on the Matanzas Bay in downtown St. Augustine. We highly recommend Cap’s on the Water, a few miles north of the campground on A1A, for an awesome North River setting and exceptional seafood.
Check out Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach just north of Jacksonville.
Chili & Cedar’s Review: 4.5 PAWS (out of 5 PAWS)
We highly recommend North Beach Camp Resort with lots of shade for afternoon naps. We enjoyed the riverside beach and sunset walks. This camp has lots of room for long walks and there are always friendly dogs around. If you are lucky, you’ll score a patio table at dog-friendly Aunt Kate’s restaurant. This camp did not have a dog park and although the beaches were dog-friendly, we had to be on a leash. We did like the St. Augustine grass!
