Boaters are reminded that the use of these facilities is at your own risk. Please properly secure your vehicles and valuables before heading out. Additionally, boaters need to observe the facility hours and regulations. As an example, Fort Island Trail Park is a gated facility that closes at dusk daily. Boaters who fail to return before dusk risk being locked in the park overnight.
Many boaters like to go out on the river and camp on one of the islands or simply fish all night.
If this is the case, and you are planning to launch from Fort Island Trail Park, please stop in the Parks and Recreation Administration Office and obtain an overnight parking permit. We will need the make and model of your vehicle, tag number and boat registration number. After a reasonable period of time has passed, we then report you as over due to the Florida Marine Patrol. On-site overnight camping is only permitted at the Chassahowitzka River Campground. Chassahowitzka River Campground Duval Island East Riverside Drive Eden Park Ft.