Big Albot Island

4.5/5
(315) · State park in Jacksonville, United States
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Big Talbot Island State Park is a highly sought-after tourist attraction located in Jacksonville, Florida. As a public beach and park combined, it offers …

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4.5/5 · 315 reviews
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Dec 28, 2024
I love Big Talbot state park! It is a wonderful state park because it is different from most. On their beach you can find driftwood as well as cool little teepee style buildings (if you will) that pe… Full review by Carrie M
Aug 18, 2024
Went in the morning. Excited to go down, but as soon as we got on the trail we were swarmed by mosquitoes and other flies. If you want to go, GET STRONG BUGSPRAY!!! Might sound obvious, but we never … Full review by Sophie R
Jun 4, 2024
Pretty cool (and different) beach....loads and loads of trees washed up on the beach that are cool to look at with their root balls still attached and clean. Full review by Brendan F

Questions & answers

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Do you have any good campsite recommendations? We prefer shady wooded areas.
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There’s a lot to choose from here. Not a lot of wooded camp sites though mostly the beach
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Answer by David M · Oct 16, 2019
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Can you bring pets here?
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I didn’t see anything posted but I did see people with dogs there
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How is the bug situation? Planning to take grandkids, will go prepared with spray just wondering how fierce the sand …
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How is the bug situation? Planning to take grandkids, will go prepared with spray just wondering how fierce the sand gnats and mosquitoes are now? Thanks
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We went in the month of August. No gnats, just some mosquitos mainly walking through the wooded paths to the beach. We got up early to catch the sunrise there ... so we didn’t even …
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We went in the month of August. No gnats, just some mosquitos mainly walking through the wooded paths to the beach. We got up early to catch the sunrise there ... so we didn’t even think of repellent! It was breathtaking!! Well worth a visit
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Answer by SILVANA F · Aug 15, 2019
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How was the bug situation? Sand gnats, mosquitoes? Thanks
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It varies depending on rain patterns and heat but usually not bad
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Answer by David M · Jun 25, 2019
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What are other places to explore in the area, to include restaurants?
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Talbot Is park is in the middle between Amelia Is and Jacksonville. Getting there from I295 you will pass several restaurants, the ferry and a must stop the plantation and …
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Talbot Is park is in the middle between Amelia Is and Jacksonville. Getting there from I295 you will pass several restaurants, the ferry and a must stop the plantation and you will be 15 min from the park. If you go north , you are 20 min away from Amelia Is with wonderful shops and restaurants. Have fun!
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What are the different ways that you can stay overnight in Florida State Parks?
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Florida's state parks offer multiple ways to stay in our parks overnight and enjoy the great outdoors:
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