Surf fishing in the Atlantic Ocean is also quite popular. Swimming in the Atlantic Ocean is offered but there are no lifeguards provided. Surfing in the ocean and kayaking on the Amelia River are more activities enjoyed by park visitors. Shell collecting is excellent on the beaches and avid shark tooth hunters will have plenty of sand to cover in their search. Hiking Fort Clinch offers a six-mile trail for hikers and off road bicyclists.
Traffic is one way for bikers and helmets are required.
Hikers may travel in either direction. The trail begins at the fort parking lot and parallels the park drive for approximately three miles, then crosses the road and returns back toward the fort on the opposite side. Parts of the trail are heavily forested and traverse ancient dunes that are very steep, offering a challenge to off road bicyclists and hikers as well. Willow Pond Hiking Trail is located centrally along the park drive. Parking is available.