Dispersed Camping in Duval County, Florida
Showing 21 locations in Duval County.
Atlantic Beach Municipal Area
Overnight parking on public streets and city-owned lots is highly restricted within the City of Atlantic Beach. While some local commercial areas and community facilities exist, visitors should expect active enforcement of local municipal parking ordinances.
Atlantic Beach Waterfront Lot
A scenic gravel lot situated near the waterfront and kayak launch in Atlantic Beach. This spot is perfect for smaller rigs looking for a quiet evening with gorgeous coastal views.
Bert Maxwell Boat Ramp
A basic city boat ramp located just off Interstate 95. Highly exposed with noticeable highway noise, but serves as a quick, functional overnight stop.
Blu By U Blueberry Farm
A delightful blueberry farm west of Jacksonville offering level grass pitches set among pine trees. It operates as a private commercial host with electric hookups, water, a farm store, a fishing pond, and an animal petting area.
Cary State Forest Campground
A well-maintained campground nestled among scenic palmettos and tall pines. Features level concrete pads with electric hookups, water, fire rings, picnic tables, and a dump station on site.
Chaffee Point Boulevard Street Parking
Informal street parking option along Chaffee Point Boulevard, situated near local hotels. It offers a slightly quieter alternative to immediate highway parking, though some train and road noise remains present.
Cracker Barrel - Jacksonville
A convenient overnight stopover located in a retail complex right off I-95. The lot includes designated longer spots at the rear, though highway noise is prevalent throughout the night. It serves as an accessible single-night rest spot close to multiple dining options.
Cracker Barrel - Jacksonville West
A convenient overnight stop located off Interstate 10. The parking lot is slightly unlevel in areas but offers a safe, designated space for RVs behind local hotels.
Cracker Barrel
A popular Cracker Barrel location nested near hotels, offering dedicated RV and longer-vehicle parking bays. It is heavily utilized by travelers and can become quite crowded during peak travel seasons.
Huguenot Memorial Park Campground
A popular beachfront campground managed by the City of Jacksonville, situated on a scenic peninsula surrounded by the ocean, river, and lagoon. Guests can enjoy driving directly onto the sandy beach, though active military helicopter flights from the nearby Naval base across the river generate significant noise during operations.
Jacksonville Beach Urban Parking Zone
A collection of street parking options and public lots throughout Jacksonville Beach. These locations offer quick access to the coast, with several free street parking spots alongside churches or apartments, and a central beach parking lot. Due to the highly active nightlife and residential proximity, expect regular traffic noise and early morning urban activity.
Kathryn Hanna Campground
A popular city-run coastal park and campground featuring shaded campsites in a dense maritime hammock setting. Excellent proximity to beach access, biking trails, and park amenities like showers and dump stations.
Love's Travel Stop - Baldwin
A standard commercial truck stop offering overnight parking for vehicles. Facilities include clean restrooms, a convenience store, and an RV dump station. Expect typical highway and truck traffic noise.
Love's Travel Stop RV Hookups
Dedicated paved overnight RV spaces at a Love's Travel Stop offering full hookups with electric, water, and sewer connections.
Petro Parking Atlantic Beach
A commercial parking option located at a local service station in Atlantic Beach. While useful for a quick stop, overnight stays are unofficial and require direct permission from management.
Pilot Travel Center - Jacksonville
A standard, busy Pilot Travel Center offering overnight commercial parking. Ideal for quick overnight stops with nearby services.
Planet Fitness - Jacksonville
Large commercial shopping plaza parking lot. While some travelers report successful overnight stays, there are posted 'No Overnight Parking' signs, making this site risky.
Riverfront RV Park & Marina
A small riverfront RV park offering short-term transient spots along with long-term stays. Features a fishing dock and basic utility hookups.
South Jacksonville Urban Corridor
This zone covers the highly developed commercial and hotel district in South Jacksonville. While some travelers attempt stealth parking in private hotel lots, local municipal codes and private property restrictions mean unauthorized overnight stays are strictly regulated and generally prohibited.
Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve
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Walmart Supercenter Jacksonville
A large paved commercial lot with some shade, though overnight authorization can vary and third-party security patrols the perimeter.