Families from Seven Rivers travel to Anastasia State Park in St. Augustine for the annual Family Campout/Retreat the first weekend in June. 

June 1-4, 2007*

Whether you camp or stay at a local hotel, there will be plenty of time to see each other during the weekend, with informal gatherings at the beach and around the campsites. There are two “official” gathering times scheduled. Saturday night, we will meet at one of the pavilions to cook and eat dinner together. Bring your own meat, drinks, and bug spray. Sunday morning, we will gather back at the same pavilion for donuts and a time of worship.

*You may stay stay one, two or all three nights, Friday, June 1 - Monday, June 4.

Things to do at Anastasia State Park

• Close enough to walk to beach (4 miles of white, sandy beach)

• Fish at Salt Run Tidal Lagoon

• Ride bikes (bike helmets are recommended)

• Self-guided nature trail

• Campfires

• Rentals available for windsurfing, canoeing and kayaking

• St. Augustine is three miles away

Camping Info

The cost per night is $27. Check-in time is 3:00 p.m., but you may be able to get into your site as early as 1:00 p.m. Call the park for after-hours instructions if you will be arriving after 8:00 p.m. (904-461-2033). Check-out time is 1:00 p.m.

If you have never been camping, or would like to get info on getting your family started, contact Anne Jones (352-746-3615).

Hotel Info

A local hotel close to Anastasia State Park is the Hampton Inn, located on St. Augustine Beach and within walking distance to Anastasia State Park. If you are interested, please call (904-471-4000) and make your own reservations.

Directions

From I-95, take exit 311, go east on State Road 207 to State Road 312. Turn right onto State Road 312 to A1A. Next, turn left onto A1A, 1.5 miles north to park entrance. From US 1, turn east onto State Road 312, then left onto A1A, 1.5 miles north to park entrance. Brown informational signs are posted along both routes showing distance and directions.

Contact Jan Beltari for details or reservation information.