PAM BELL
Nature & Wildlife
Discover a nature-lover’s paradise
Things to Do
AMELIA ISLAND KAYAK EXCURSION
Nassau County’s well-preserved natural areas give visitors a glimpse
of the original, untouched Floridian landscape.
Fort Clinch State Park located on the northern tip of
Amelia Island features a six-mile hiking and biking trail
under a canopy of trees, a half-mile pier and guided
nature tours.
The Egans Creek Greenway is a 300-acre preserve in the
heart of Fernandina Beach offering opportunities to view
and photograph a host of wildlife from its winding trails.
Amelia Island State Park on the south end offers panoramic
views of the Atlantic Ocean, Nassau Sound, salt marshes
and coastal forests. It is one of the few locations on the east
coast that offers horseback riding on the beach and riding
tours along the shoreline.
Nassau County is home to five stops on the Great Florida
Birding Trail; four are located on Amelia Island. With
distinct, undisturbed habitats, a variety of native and
migrating birds can be seen here. Because of Nassau’s
abundance of untouched natural areas, it is also a haven
for several endangered species.
Manatees are not an uncommon sight in the waters of the
Amelia River. These beautiful, docile creatures enjoy the
warm refuge of the waters around the Fernandina Beach
marina. Boaters are advised to take extra caution so as not
to harm this threatened species.
Sea turtles find a favorite nesting site on Amelia Island’s
beaches. From May through October, turtles lay their
eggs on the beach and hatchlings make their way to the
ocean. Because the hatchlings use the moonlight to find
their way, residents and guests staying on the beach are
expected to keep their exterior lights off at night during
hatching season.
North Atlantic right whales travel from Canada each
winter to give birth in the warm waters off Amelia Island.
There are less than 400 of these huge mammals left, so to
see one is truly an unforgettable experience.
PUBLIC BOAT RAMPS, PIERS
AND KAYAK LAUNCHES
Discover Our Wonderful Waterways
Approximately 10 percent of Nassau County’s
726-square-miles is water — streams, creeks,
rivers and wetlands — making it a paradise
for boaters and anglers.
AMELIA ISLAND
George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier State Park •
South end of Amelia Island A1A • restrooms
FERNANDINA BEACH
Ash Street Boat Ramp • Ash and Front streets
Fort Clinch State Park • 2601 Atlantic Ave.
Fishing pier, restrooms
North End Nature Center and Pier •
97177 Pogey Place
Fishing pier, boat ramp, restrooms
HILLIARD
Kings Ferry Boat Ramp • 49127 Bill Johnson Road
YULEE
Edwards Road Boat Ramp • 436 Edwards Road
Goffinsville Nassau River Park • 95001 Goffinsville Rd.
Fishing pier, boat ramp, restrooms
Holly Point Boat Ramp • 3336 Winterberry Ave.
Melton Nelson (Lofton Creek) Boat Ramp • 463540 SR 200
Wilson Neck Boat Ramp • 85006 Faye Road
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