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Jacksonville North / St. Marys KOA
- 2970 Scrubby Bluff Road
- Kingsland, GA 31548
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GPS (DO NOT use address!) Please use Latitude: 30.755 Longitude: -81.653
Directions: Located on SW side of I-95 at Exit 1 (St. Marys Rd) in Georgia. From the interstate, turn left on to Scrubby Bluff Rd at the Chevron gas station.
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2011 President's Award
KOA President's Award
Awarded to KOAs that meet exceptional quality standards and are recognized by their guests for outstanding service.
2011 KOA Founder's Award
KOA Founder's Award
KOA's highest service award, presented to KOA owners that achieve world class service scores from their camping guests.
Magnificent Georgia pines greet you at this KOA less than 1/2 mile from the Florida border and St. Marys River.
Magnificent Georgia pines greet you at this KOA less than 1/2 mile from the Florida border and St. Marys River. With easy on-off access from I-95 and plenty of spacious pull thru sites, it's an ideal stop on the way to and from the Sunshine State. If you decide to stay awhile and enjoy the Southeastern scenery, you'll find plenty to do. Walk the beach along the sun-warmed sands of Cumberland Island National Seashore, visit the historic waterfront town of St. Marys, explore the Okefenokee Swamp, play golf at Laurel Island Links (a Davis Love III course) or shop in Jacksonville. Back at KOA, take a dip in the large pool, check e-mail via free Wi-Fi or rent a movie from the campground's in-store selection. Groups can reserve the screened-in pavilion, complete with ceiling fans, tables, a grill and a smoker for perfect Southern barbecue.
Meet Your Hosts
After 26 years of trying to get rid of pesky little bugs, the Schaffer family now welcomes them.
For four years, Travis Schaffer ran his family's pest control business, owned by his parents, Logan and Darlene Schaffer. He grew up in the business but said the whole family was ready to try something with a different pace and personality than ridding the world of bugs. They sold their business and went into campgrounds.
"We were hooked on the idea of campgrounds," Travis said. "We have always been an adventurous family, the outdoors type. We feel like we have a connection to the customer base. It is a natural fit." Bugs are a welcome part of their campground ownership, and Travis's young son is especially excited about the critter possibilities. "He thinks it is the coolest thing, catching lizards and frogs," Travis said.
Having his son around the campground in a family-oriented atmosphere was a huge draw for Travis. "In most businesses you can't bring you're son to work for the summer, it would be considered unprofessional," he said. "But camper's find that family work ethic appealing."
His customer service philosophy involves getting into the mind of the camper and seeing things from their perspective. "I talk a lot to customers and find out what they are thinking. I take simple polls," Travis said. "I am trying to find out what the overall trend is and what are the got-to-have services."
"In the end it is always top priority to give the camper the experience they are asking for."
Campground Amenities
- Game Room with large TV and room for a family gathering!
- Waffle, Coffee and Juice Breakfast Every Day!
Local Attractions
Laurel Island Links Golf Course
Laurel Island Links is an 18-hole Davis Love III design masterpiece that has a beautifully contoured layout which is enjoyable for players of every skill level. The picturesque course is set among tree-lined fairways, breathtaking marsh views and well bunkered greens. Laurel Island Links offers one of the finest golf experiences on the Georgia coast.
Other features at Laurel Island Links include a driving range, a large practice putting green and a practice sand bunker. The spacious pro shop offers the finest in men's and ladies' golf apparel and high quality golf equipment and accessories. Visit Laurel Island Links website for more information.
To view more information on things to do in the local area view this campgrounds independent website.
Cumberland Island National Seashore
The Cumberland Island National Seashore is the largest and southernmost barrier island in Georgia, offering guests over 17 miles of secluded white, sandy beaches. Wild horses and other island wildlife roam freely throughout the ruins and along the beach. Glimpses of the Carnegie lifestyle can be easily imagined throughout the ruins of Dungeness, abandoned luxury vehicles, Plum Orchard, and Greyfield Inn.
The island is a complex ecological system of interdependent animal and plant communities. A system of foredunes protects the interdune meadow and shrub thickets. A canopy of live oak trees stretches out beyond the back dunes that provide protection from the salt spray. For more information, you can go to The Cumberland Island National Seashore website .
Woodbine Opry
Held Every Friday & Saturday Join us for Ole' Timey Music & Southern Cooking at the Woodbine Opry every Friday & Saturday Evening. A foot-stompin', knee-slappin', finger-snappin', hand-clappin' good time, the Woodbine Opry, held at the renovated "Old Woodbine School" at the Camden Community Center, is the place to be every Friday and Saturday evening. Musicians play "old-time" bluegrass, gospel, and country music at the historic circa-1926 school. For a friendly get-together before the music starts, home-cooked southern-style potluck dinners are available at $7 each and include tea and dessert. Meals are served at 6pm, with the music beginning at 7pm. Contact: (912) 576-3600
Georgia Traveler Just did a great video segment on the opry. View Here: http://www.gpb.org/georgia-traveler/season-4/segment/woodbine-opry
Bout Tours Of The Gator Filled Okefenokee Swamp
Okefenokee Adventures provides excellent guided boat tours through the Okefenokee swamp. During our trip we saw a few hundred Alligators, turtles, a wide variety of birds and other plant and animal life. The tour guides do a fantastic job of making the trip both fun and educational.
St. Mary's Submarine Museum
The only place I know where you get to use an actual periscope! Whether you are submarine curious, or a lifelong fan of these unique vessels this is a great place to visit. For more information check out their website at: www.stmaryssubmuseum.com .
Downtown Historic St. Marys - Waterfront Shopping and Dining
The Historical Waterfront town of St. Marys, Georgia is a small coastal village located in southeast Georgia that remains one of Georgia's best kept secrets. It is a place rich in history, natural beauty and Southern hospitality. Visit St. Marys' website for more information.
Orange Hall
Sitting gracefully on Osborne Street is found the architectural pearl of historic St. Marys, Georgia. The home takes its name Orange Hall from the "extensive hedges and the large sour orange grove at the rear of the house." This is a showcase of antebellum life in the Greek Revival style, with massive fluted columns below classic, yet simple, Doric capitals and triangular pediment. Its spacious rooms and wide hallways, and its garden's tree hedges all contribute to a simple frontier elegance. The architecture is, too, labeled a Doric prostyle temple. Its main floor is above the ground-level floor, the latter used primarily for food preparation, servant areas, and storage.
Upcoming Events
April - Woodbine Crawfish Festival
Features concessions offering such mouth watering treats as Crawfish Boil, Crawfish Woodbine (Etoufee), Fried Chicken Dinners, Red Beans and Rice, Homemade Desserts, Barbecue, Funnel Cakes, Ice Cream and much more.
The Crawfish Parade is also one of the highlights of the festival and the Arts & Crafts show is highly acclaimed by vendors and patrons alike.
Woodbine strives to produce a quality show with a variety of hand crafted items from wood working to quilts. These areas will be located along the winding path of our Riverwalk. This meandering walkway, combined with vintage benches and lampposts, adds an aura of charm from days gone by.
2012 Schedule:
Friday Night, April 27, 2012 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Saturday, April 28, 2012 from 8:00am - 6:30pm
May - Fernandina Shrimp Festival
2012 Schedule: Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival (49th Annual) Friday, May 4 – Sunday, May6
In Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island, Florida, the Isle of 8 Flags Shrimp Festival is an annual tradition, always held the first weekend in May each year. This huge festival attracts over 100,000 people to Amelia Island, Florida over the weekend. A “Miss Shrimp Festival” is crowned each year and the contestants ride in a boat along the parade route, waving to the crowds. The grand finale of the festival’s opening night is the “Pirate Invasion” by ship at the riverfront, followed by a wonderful fireworks display. Folks are attracted to Fernandina’s Shrimp Festival for various reasons. Known as one of the top fine art shows in the southeast, artists and art lovers come to browse the works. Others come for the food – naturally shrimp cooked a variety of ways and other festival favorites. There’s also the Kid’s Fun Zone, a magnet for families, along with the festival ambiance of roaming pirates and other child-oriented activities. Plus, there’s the free live music concerts at the riverfront stage.
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September (Labor Day) Kingsland Catfish Festival
Every year this festival gets bigger and better. In the traditional southern style you can expect tons of food, live music, crafts, and a huge parade turnout.
In addition we always have campground activities. This year (2011) we have:
Kid's pie eating contest
Bingo
Ice Cream Sundae Social
Waffle Breakfast w/ Junkfood toppings
& a Karaoke contest.
February - Mardi Gras Festival
Held every year on the Saturday before Ash Wed. (In 2012 this is Feb. the 18th.) Children’s rock wall climbing and baby strollers will be just as much a part of the St. Marys Mardi Gras festival as are the iconic beads and masks. Presented by the St. Marys Downtown Merchants Association, the 16th Annual Mardi Gras Festival and Parade will showcase decorated floats and dazzling costumes designed around this year’s theme “Romance Through the Ages.” Festival organizers said that the festival has always been family-oriented, contrary to its more famous counterpart in New Orleans.
“St. Marys is a family kind of town,” said Roger Rillo, President the St. Marys Downtown Merchants Association. “We’ve orchestrated a parade and festival that will appeal to all ages making sure there are plenty of activities for the younger set.”
A 10 a.m. parade will launch the festival followed by a full day of entertainment, arts and crafts, and amusements, all lining the St. Marys waterfront and the main street that runs through the historic district.
When the sun goes down and the lights come up, adults will continue the celebration at the Mardi Gras Ball where a new King and Queen are chosen each year. Prizes will be awarded for costumes that best depict the “Romance” theme, and dance music will be provided by one of the region’s most sought after bands, A Touch of Grey.
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Street festival with amusements that include the world’s tallest inflatable slide, bungee jumping, a climbing wall, a trackless train, and numerous arts and crafts displays.
10 a.m. Parade with lots of floats, costumes, and bead throwing
12 noon All-day entertainment begins at waterfront stage
7 p.m. Mardi Gras Costume Ball at J’s Restaurant & British Pub
Tickets for the ball are available at the St. Marys Welcome Center and Once Upon a Bookseller in Downtown St. Marys. Beads are also available at the bookstore on days leading up to the festival.
March 2011 - One of America's Best Auto Shows
Come enjoy the Concourse D' Elegance! March 11 - 13th
This incredible annual automobile show has been showing off some of the world's most unique, rare and beautiful automobiles for nearly two decades.
For more info visit: http://www.ameliaconcours.org/ or call: (904) 636-0027
Nov. 13th - Life of an American Soldier
Fort Clinch State Park will host a full day event to salute our Armed Forces on Saturday, November 13.
Enjoy a day filled with military history and review military displays from the Revolutionary War to present day while interacting with living historians from each major U.S. military conflict. Period music and firing demonstrations also will highlight the experience.
Regular park admission applies. In addition, fort admission is one canned food item per person, which will be donated to the Barnabas Food Pantry. Veterans and active duty military are invited to come dressed in uniform.
For additional information, contact the park at (904) 277-7274.
Sept 16 & 17 2011 - Amelia Island Blues Festival
Two Huge days of fantastic Blues Music! Even better the festival location on Amelia Island gives you access to shopping, dining and our gorgeous beaches. For more info visit: http://ameliaislandbluesfest.com/line-up/
Memorial Day Weekend
Jacksonville / St Marys KOA knows families love to go camping on Memorial day weekend. So we always make plans to guarantee a fun time! You can usually expect candy bar Bingo, Karaoke, Kids games, Treasure hunts, Ice cream social, a Big screen movie and more. Check back for an event schedule as we get closer to the holiday.
