Jacksonville North / St. Marys KOA Holiday Blog
RV Sites from $49.99/Night — Jacksonville North / St. Marys KOA
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Many GPS systems do not recognize our address. So, please follow the signs when you exit I-95 at Exit 1.
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Latitude: 30.755 Longitude: -81.653
Directions: Located on SW side of I-95 at Exit 1 (St. Mary's Rd) in Georgia.
If you are traveling southbound on I-95 we are at Exit 1. At the end of the ramp, turn right onto St. Mary's Road. Turn left beside the Shell Gas Station onto Scrubby Bluff Road. We are on the right at 2970 Scrubby Bluff Road.
If you are traveling northbound on I-95 you will still use Exit 1. At the end of the ramp, turn left onto St. Mary's Road. Turn left beside the Shell Gas Station onto Scrubby Bluff Road. We are on the right at 2970 Scrubby Bluff Road.
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Most travelers driving down I-95 toward Jacksonville are focused on beach time, visiting family, or hitting the road before nightfall. What a lot of people miss is that just across the Georgia state line, there are genuinely good options for camping with cabins near Jacksonville FL. The best of them put you closer to some of the region's top outdoor destinations than you'd expect.
Whether you're a family that wants the camping experience without the gear, a couple looking for a low-key long weekend, or someone new to cabin camping who wants to know what they're getting into, here's what you need to know.
The area between Jacksonville and coastal Georgia is worth more than a quick gas stop. You've got Cumberland Island National Seashore, the St. Marys riverfront, Amelia Island beaches, and the rural Georgia coast, all within easy driving distance of each other. It's genuinely good camping territory.
The practical case for cabin camping here is also simple: summer is hot and humid. Having air conditioning in a cabin instead of sweating through a tent from June through September is a meaningful upgrade. And if your trip involves Cumberland Island, a cabin at a campground near the St. Marys ferry dock gives you a real bed to come back to after a day on the island.
Cabin quality varies more than you'd think, so it's worth asking a few questions before you click confirm.
First, figure out what's actually inside the cabin. A deluxe cabin typically has AC, a private bathroom, a kitchenette, and real bed furniture. A camping cabin is more basic, usually just beds and minimal amenities, with a shared bathhouse for showers and restrooms. Both serve a purpose depending on your budget and how much comfort you want.
Second, look at what else the campground offers. A cabin at a full-service property gives you access to a pool, a camp store, activities, and sometimes a restaurant. Those extras are what make a multi-day stay feel like an actual trip rather than just a place to sleep.
Third, think about location. If you're coming specifically for Cumberland Island, Amelia Island, or Kings Bay, 20 extra miles in the wrong direction adds up when you're doing it every day.
Jacksonville North / St. Marys KOA Holiday in Kingsland, Georgia is the strongest option in the area. It sits about 20 miles north of Jacksonville right off I-95 at Exit 1, which makes it an easy and fast shot to both northeast Florida and coastal Georgia destinations.
The campground has eight cabins across two categories. The four deluxe cabins are fully set up with AC, a private bathroom, a kitchenette, and comfortable beds. They're a solid choice for a couple or small family that wants convenience without roughing it. The four camping cabins are simpler, with beds and access to the shared bathhouse, which is a good value if you're comfortable with a more traditional camping setup.
There's also the Konex/Kontainer Suite, a converted shipping container accommodation that works better than it sounds on paper. It's private, climate-controlled, and has its own character. Worth a look if you want something a little different.
Outside the cabins, the campground has 110 RV sites, 8 tent sites, an onsite restaurant, mini golf, and beer and wine available on property. It's a full-service stop, and one that's about 15 minutes from the Cumberland Island ferry terminal in St. Marys, making it the closest full-service campground to the island.
Cumberland Island National Seashore is the headliner for most visitors to this area. Wild horses, 18 miles of undeveloped Atlantic beach, and the ruins of the Carnegie family's Dungeness estate all make the island worth the trip. You reach it by ferry from St. Marys. Book through recreation.gov well in advance, especially if you're visiting in spring or fall.
St. Marys, Georgia is a short drive from the campground and worth an afternoon. The downtown waterfront has a relaxed feel, with restaurants, a history museum focused on the War of 1812 era, and a pleasant walk along the St. Marys River. It's a genuinely different pace from Jacksonville, and a good spot for a low-key evening.
Amelia Island is about 30 minutes south into Florida. Fernandina Beach has a historic downtown with good food and a real walkable center. The beaches on the Atlantic side are among the nicest in northeast Florida and draw a lot of visitors who don't want the crowds of Clearwater or Daytona.
Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base is located in St. Marys. If you have military connections and are visiting the base or stationed there, the campground is one of the closest lodging options outside the base.
Cabins book faster than RV sites, so planning ahead matters. A few things to keep in mind:
Jacksonville North / St. Marys KOA Holiday offers deluxe cabins, camping cabins, and the Konex/Kontainer Suite, along with a full campground with dining, activities, and easy access to some of the best the Georgia-Florida coast has to offer. It's a solid base camp for the region.
Check availability and book at koa.com/campgrounds/jacksonville/
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