Dispersed Camping in Saint Johns County, Florida
Showing 26 locations in Saint Johns County.
Anastasia State Park
A pristine Florida state park offering lush, private campsites shaded by dense maritime forest foliage, within easy walking distance of the beach.
BJ's Wholesale Club - Phillips Highway
A very large paved parking lot located next to Phillips Highway. The area provides ample room for parking and is situated near multiple dining options.
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Saint Augustine
A large and relatively quiet Cracker Barrel parking lot that features several designated, long RV parking lanes.
Epic Theatres of St. Augustine
Paved parking lot serving a local movie theater. Overnight stays are generally tolerated for self-contained rigs, provided permission is requested from theater management inside prior to parking.
Fort Matanzas National Monument
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Hobby Lobby & Publix Plaza
A very large, paved retail parking plaza with plenty of space and dining options nearby. Most vehicles park in front of the Hobby Lobby or Publix, and there are several dining options within walking distance.
I-95 Northbound Rest Area (St. Augustine)
A state-run highway rest area along northbound Interstate 95. The site features paved parking areas separated for standard vehicles and heavy trucks/RVs. Facilities include 24-hour restrooms, pet areas, and picnic facilities, with active security presence.
I-95 Palm Valley Rest Areas
A pair of northbound and southbound highway rest areas located along Interstate 95 in St. Johns County. These spots feature 24-hour security, well-lit parking, and clean restroom facilities, making them highly convenient for a brief stay.
I-95 Southbound Rest Area
A bustling highway rest area along Interstate 95 Southbound, offering dedicated parking sections for cars, RVs, and semi-trucks, along with restrooms, picnic areas, and overnight security.
Lowe's - Fruit Cove
Paved commercial parking lot of a home improvement store near Interstate 295. Offers level parking on the south side of the lot with nearby dining options.
Mandarin Moose Lodge
Private fraternal lodge offering dedicated RV sites with 30/50 amp electrical and water hookups. This location requires an active membership to utilize.
Matanzas State Forest - Cedar Creek Campground
A quiet, primitive state forest campground nestled under magnificent live oak trees in Matanzas State Forest. The site features four designated camping spots with picnic tables, fire rings, and a shared portable toilet, requiring an online reservation prior to entry.
North Beach Camp Resort
A large, fully developed RV resort located on the north beach of St. Augustine. Offers spacious spots with electric hookups and easy access to coastal attractions.
Planet Fitness - Baymeadows
A standard paved parking lot for a Planet Fitness. It offers a convenient, well-lit paved space for a quick overnight stay, with numerous surrounding restaurants.
Planet Fitness - St. Augustine
Paved parking lot behind a local fitness center. Spacious and generally quiet, with gym staff historically permitting overnight parking in designated spots behind the building.
Planet Fitness Saint Augustine
A standard commercial gym parking lot that may support brief, discreet overnight stays for self-contained members.
Retail Plaza - St. Augustine
A paved shopping plaza parking lot containing a retail store. While some overnight stays have been historically tolerated, early morning enforcement and sweepers make this a highly uncertain and risky option.
Saint Augustine Commercial Plaza Stealth
An urban commercial plaza parking lot located in Saint Augustine, offering options for a quick, discrete overnight stay. Suitable for fully self-contained vehicles.
Saint Augustine Urban Stealth Area
Street parking option along Old Mission Road and surrounding side streets. While there are no explicit overnight parking prohibition signs, local daytime restrictions exist, such as two-hour limits on weekdays.
Stage Coach RV Park
A highly functional and well-maintained private RV park offering clean facilities and spacious sites with full hookups.
Sun Outdoors Saint Augustine RV Park
A well-structured commercial RV resort offering premium amenities, full hookups, laundry facilities, and clean bathhouses. Sites are closely spaced with minimal privacy but provide a reliable, high-end base.
Walmart & 24h Laundry - Southside Boulevard
A convenient paved commercial lot in front of a Neighborhood Walmart and an adjacent 24-hour automatic laundry. Offers a basic, flat, and well-lit overnight stop with easy access to laundry facilities.
Walmart Neighborhood Market - Old St Augustine Road
A standard suburban neighborhood Walmart parking lot offering basic overnight parking. The lot has very little shade but is conveniently close to several local dining options.
Walmart Supercenter - Avenues Walk
A busy commercial parking lot adjacent to Interstate 295. Campers typically park on the west end of the lot, although official 'No Parking' signs exist and enforcement may vary.
Wendy's & Enson Market Plaza
A commercial plaza parking lot offering short-term overnight options with multiple restaurants nearby. Note that recent retail changes may alter parking enforcement.