Message from the Manager

Little Talbot Island State Park is centrally located in the Talbot Islands State Parks chain of barrier islands. It is home to the park's Ranger Station, where you can find maps of the area, wildlife mounts, brochures, and a knowledgeable and friendly staff.

The cooler weather brings numerous opportunities to get out and explore the REAL Florida! Among the many natural treasurers of Talbot Islands State Parks are miles of hiking trails, shell-covered beaches, and a 40-site campground.

Bob Joseph, Park Manager

Located twenty miles from downtown Jacksonville, Florida, Little Talbot Island is one of the few remaining undeveloped, barrier islands in Northeast Florida. The entire island - 2,500 acres - is a State Park.

The park has more than five miles of beautiful, white sandy beaches, undisturbed salt marshes, and vegetated dunes. Maritime forests, desert-like dunes, and the salt marshes on the western side of the island allow endless hours of nature study and relaxation.

Hours of Operation

We are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.

Driving Directions

Take I-95 to Heckscher Drive (Milepost Exit 358A - Old Exit 124A) and then travel east for 17 miles.

Park Fees

Admission Fees - $4.00 per vehicle (up to 8 passengers).

Single Car Occupant - $3.00
Motorcycle Fee (one or two persons) - $3.00

Pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers, passengers in vehicles with a holder of an Annual Individual Entrance permit, members of organized groups – Admission Fee $1.00.

Camping Fees - $19.00 per day for full facility campsites.
Youth campsites are available for $4.00/night per person.

Picnic Pavilion Fee - $42.80 per day. There are thirteen covered pavilions available for reservation. Each pavilion holds approximatesly 40 adults, and is furnished with wood picnic benches.

Little Talbot Island State Park 12157 Heckscher Drive Jacksonville, Florida 32226 Phone: 904-251-2320 Park Manager: Robert Joseph