Newport Park & Campground
County Park
Write a Review 8046 Coastal Hwy Saint Marks, FL 32327 850-925-4530 850-926-7227 Official WebsiteGPS: 30.199, -84.1752
Overview of Newport Park & Campground
Last Price Paid: $31
Reported by Doona on 1/30/2024
Longest RV Reported: 36 feet (Class A)
Reported by Ace Wickwire on 2/10/2022
Weekly Rate Yes
Number of Sites 25
Pad Type dirt
Elevation 0 ft / 0 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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NatureGirl asked on 12/9/2023
Does anyone know whether or not a Starlink can get signal from this park?
Reviews of Newport Park & Campground 18 people have reviewed this location.
“This CG alright for an overnight stop”
Reviewed 11/26/2019
Nightly rate: | $27 |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
Site Number: | 5 |
If you are looking for a quick stop, this is an option but it does have its issues. It has a few full hookups and then the rest are primitive sites. This is a small county campground so space is limited for big rigs.
The plus is that it is directly across from the road to St Marks Wildlife Refuge and lighthouse.
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“Not what I expected ”
Reviewed 9/27/2019
Nightly rate: | $22 |
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Days stayed: | 4 |
Site Number: | 10 |
This was my first time camping at a state/county park so I really didn’t know what to expect. Let’s start with the pros; Pros -Nice shaded sites with lots of room. -Close to boat ramp for Saint Marks River. -Platform/dock for fishing. If you like mullet, this is the place. -Close to the Saint Marks Lighthouse. -Very quiet a... more
This was my first time camping at a state/county park so I really didn’t know what to expect. Let’s start with the pros;
Pros
-Nice shaded sites with lots of room.
-Close to boat ramp for Saint Marks River.
-Platform/dock for fishing. If you like mullet, this is the place.
-Close to the Saint Marks Lighthouse.
-Very quiet and peaceful.
-The bar/restaurant across the bridge looks like a dive but the food is great and they have some awesome priced daily specials. Live music on Sundays.
Cons
-There was trash everywhere. A used tampon applicator was lying in the road the entire time I was there. The camp host cut the grass and used a blower but did nothing but blow the applicator further down the road. An empty can of beans sat on top of a grill the entire time I was there, at a vacant site and the trash at the fishing platform was over flowing.
-The bathroom trash was overflowing when I got there but was emptied the next day. The bathrooms were disgusting and were not cleaned the entire time I was there. If you use the showers, shower shoes are a must.
-Most fire rings were full of ashes and some with trash.
-All the full hookups were taken by people who appeared to be using the entire 180 days and maybe more 🤔
-I didn’t see the host until later in the second day and he seemed non-existent for the most part. He was nowhere to be found when I arrived and no note informing arriving campers as to his whereabouts or when to expect him back.
Overall, if you are looking for a quick stop this is not a bad option but it does have its flaws. It has a few full hookups and w/e and then the rest are primitive sites. Space is limited for big rigs. Each site has a picnic table, grill and fire ring. I would stay again if passing through but probably not for an extended stay.
Lou would stay here again
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“Great stop over park”
Reviewed 7/2/2019
Nightly rate: | $22 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 23 |
RV Length: | 17' (Travel Trailer) |
We stayed here for the night on our way from Tampa to Destin. Clean and small park with nice bathrooms and showers, well cleaned.
Groche would stay here again
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“Great Place for a Stopover”
Reviewed 4/11/2019
Nightly rate: | $11 |
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Days stayed: | 3 |
Site Number: | 16 |
This is an awesome spot for full timers, anyone who needs an overnight or two, or folks looking for a very quiet getaway for some reading. This campground is simple, with basic amenities, and nothing in particular to do in the immediate vicinity. We stopped in for a quick overnight, and ended up staying 3 nights, mostly because people ... more
This is an awesome spot for full timers, anyone who needs an overnight or two, or folks looking for a very quiet getaway for some reading. This campground is simple, with basic amenities, and nothing in particular to do in the immediate vicinity. We stopped in for a quick overnight, and ended up staying 3 nights, mostly because people are quiet and respectful at night, and we slept great. Perfect spot for cleaning our rig, doing a bit of maintenance, and regrouping. St. Mark's Wildlife Refuge is a few miles down the road, and is an easy drive or bike ride. The full hook up sites are close together or out in the open, but all the primitive sites are remarkably wooded and private. Some primitive sites have electric, some don't. There's a full time (very friendly) caretaker for check in, and the park and facilities are very well maintained. The bar across the river offers free live music Sundays from 3-6.
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Reviewed 2/6/2019
Nightly rate: | $22 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | W/E |
Fine place for a night stopover. Arrived in the afternoon, camp host was out so we picked a spot, which was fine and we paid when be showed up a bit later. Most people there were full time, including some of the tent campers, and their area looked pretty rough, like a mini homeless tent city. Still, it was a quiet park and did what we ... more
Fine place for a night stopover. Arrived in the afternoon, camp host was out so we picked a spot, which was fine and we paid when be showed up a bit later. Most people there were full time, including some of the tent campers, and their area looked pretty rough, like a mini homeless tent city. Still, it was a quiet park and did what we needed for a night, at an excellent price too.
Sites did not have much privacy, and there was some noise from the road. Neither would stop us from returning.
pops would stay here again
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Reviewed 3/13/2018
Nightly rate: | $27 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 11 |
RV Length: | 0' |
The proximity to the OUTSTANDING St Marks NWR make for a great experience.
Maryanne would stay here again
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“A fine place for a night stop over.”
Reviewed 12/19/2017
Nightly rate: | $11 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
This campground was right on our route so it was very convenient for an overnight, and the price was right. $11 for a primitive site. It is right on the highway so there is definitely road noise. We were here on a weekend night so it was full, but campers were generally respectful. The sites are packed pretty close together so not a lo... more
This campground was right on our route so it was very convenient for an overnight, and the price was right. $11 for a primitive site. It is right on the highway so there is definitely road noise. We were here on a weekend night so it was full, but campers were generally respectful. The sites are packed pretty close together so not a lot of privacy when the campground is full. The bathrooms are old but clean and have showers. There is a short boardwalk that leads to the St. Marks River, and a boat ramp so you could easily put in a canoe or kayak here. Camp host was friendly and helpful.
Carrie would stay here again
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“A nice county park and campground just off the Coastal Hwy (US 98). ”
Reviewed 12/20/2016
Nightly rate: | $22 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 13 |
RV Length: | 33' |
We stayed just one night at Newport Park. The campground had only a few occupants so the adequately spaced sites felt even roomier. The resident camp host was very nice. Note: only cash or checks are accepted, so plan accordingly. Site prices vary based on amenities (FHU, W/E only, primitive). We had originally booked a W/E site, b... more
We stayed just one night at Newport Park. The campground had only a few occupants so the adequately spaced sites felt even roomier.
The resident camp host was very nice. Note: only cash or checks are accepted, so plan accordingly. Site prices vary based on amenities (FHU, W/E only, primitive). We had originally booked a W/E site, but the camp host upgraded us to FHU at no additional charge as the campground was nearly empty and site #13 was easier for us to get into. We loved that the site was a pull in so we faced the forest instead of the campground.
Roads and sites are sandy gravel. There is a restroom/shower house which was reasonably clean. We made a run to Tallahassee (about 20 miles away) so did not get a chance to explore the park. There is also a boat ramp to access the St. Marks River just before you enter the campground.
We had 2 bars of Verizon 4G unboosted.
Teddi & Roger would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- 50 Amp
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- water
- dry camping
- sewer
- Full Hookups
Recreation
- boat ramp
- fishing
- playground
- recreation trail
- water access
Site Amenities
- picnic table
- pull thru
Facilities
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
Nearby
North Florida Fair RV Park
Great location with access to Tallahassee-St. Marks State Trail & Munson Woods
- Wandering Pulse
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