Kingsley Plantation, Timucuan Preserve
Jacksonville, FL
The oldest standing plantation house in Florida, with the tabby ruins of 25 slave cabins on Fort George Island. Free and run by the National Park Service; the last stretch of road is narrow and unpaved.
- Nearest town
- Jacksonville, FL
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 30.4386, -81.4382
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually February–April and October–December. Still fine, with some compromises, in January, May and September. Hot in June–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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Campsites nearby
- Pecan Park RV ResortMotorhome stopover13 mi from Kingsley Plantation, Timucuan PreserveCaravansMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Love's RV HookupMotorhome stopover14 mi from Kingsley Plantation, Timucuan PreserveMotorhomes
- Flamingo Lake RV ResortCampsite16 mi from Kingsley Plantation, Timucuan Preserve
- Big Tree RV ParkCampsite17 mi from Kingsley Plantation, Timucuan PreserveElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposal
- Sunny Oaks RV ParkMotorhome stopover18 mi from Kingsley Plantation, Timucuan PreserveMotorhomesElectricityWi-Fi
- Eagle Hammock RV ParkMotorhome stopover24 mi from Kingsley Plantation, Timucuan Preserve · 60 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
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FAQs
Where is Kingsley Plantation, Timucuan Preserve?
Kingsley Plantation, Timucuan Preserve is in Jacksonville, FL, at GPS 30.4386, -81.4382. It is about 21 mi from St. Marys.
Can you camp near Kingsley Plantation, Timucuan Preserve?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Sandpiper RV Park, about 10 mi away; within 25 mi there are 15 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Kingsley Plantation, Timucuan Preserve?
Kingsley Plantation, Timucuan Preserve is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: A1A from Jacksonville to Daytona: forts, lighthouses and coquina.
What is there to see near Kingsley Plantation, Timucuan Preserve?
Places worth a stop nearby: Castillo de San Marcos (38 mi), St. Augustine Lighthouse (39 mi), Jekyll Island Historic District (43 mi) and Driftwood Beach (46 mi).
When is the best time to visit Kingsley Plantation, Timucuan Preserve?
The most pleasant months are usually February–April and October–December. Still fine, with some compromises, in January, May and September. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)