Gamble Rogers Mem Rec Area At Flagler Beach

George “ThingamaGeorge”

The park features a charming little boat ramp, perfect for launching your watercraft. Nearby, you'll find several covered picnic pavilions where families and friends can gather and enjoy meals together. The area is alive with the sight of fish leaping joyfully from the water, adding a dynamic touch to the serene landscape. This delightful park offers a wonderful blend of recreation and relaxation, making it a fantastic spot for outdoor enthusiasts.

K Meadows

I go to State Parks to hike, bike, and kayak or paddle board every month, mostly in north and Central Florida. I had just gotten back from a trip to Anastasia in St. Augustine a week prior but was disappointed the winds were too high to paddleboard, which was the main reason I went. I saw that the upcoming weather called for two days of very calm winds. I started looking around for somewhere I could paddle and camp overnight at least for a couple of nights. Gamble Rogers was the only one I found but there was only one tent site open for two nights during that time. I have a travel trailer that I camp in, but I decided to get these old bones going and camp in a tent so that I could get some paddling in with a friend who lives nearby. I was equally pleased because I had already booked five nights for later in the year in October and was happy to check it out beforehand. So glad I did. What a wonderful park. Wish I hadn’t waited this long to go there, since it’s only an hour and 20 minutes away. They had the best launch for kayaks and such I have ever seen at a park anywhere. And the places to paddle there are really incredible. Once you cross the intercoastal from the park, there are numerous estuaries that make a maze of opportunities. Make sure to get your bearings because you could possibly get lost… There’s that many little runs to paddle down and around. The water tower for Flagler Beach is a good marker to get back to the campground. The tent site was beautiful with a nice canopied area. The power station was unique and even lit up at night. There was a lot of attention to detail in so many areas throughout the park. I like the site that I’m going to have in October that backs up to the intercoastal, although you cannot see it from the site because of vegetation. All of the sites on the perimeter of the riverside loop are very nice looking. The interior campsites by the bathhouse area do not have any privacy, but the sites are nice as well. I did walk over to the beach side camp sites because I have a toy hauler with a patio and thought it would be nice to get a site with a view. But it was not my kind of camping where there is no real division between each site and they’re very close together. Maybe sometime I’ll give it a try when there’s an off-season time and it’s not so packed. Overall, this park is so well done. As other reviewers mentioned, the bathrooms are spotless. The camp hosts are all very friendly, as well as the Rangers. Can’t wait for my trip in October, unless a site comes open before then…

Lisa Rowland

We camped on the back side at the River. Great spot! Lots of space, some shade, clean bath house, great trails for walking our dog, and you can fish, boat, and there’s canoe for rent there. Next time we’re bringing our boat . Enjoyed bike riding to the peer and restaurants. The beach side isn’t as private and sites are much closer … but hey, you have beach front property when camping. Will try those sites next!

Dave Witt

after living here for decades, I finally stumbled across this place, and mad at myself for taking so long. It is gorgeous here! Easy (tho the limited parking) beach access, lots of RV camping spots too. and across the street of course is the entryway for the station with camping plenty of safe room to ride bikes, awesome loop hiking trail and boating on the river. There are several places to put in a kayak or small boat. The facilities are easy to spot on both sides of A1A and spotless. The Rangers here were immensely helpful and there’s even a small amount of souvenirs. Campgrounds were spacious and quiet during the quiet hours! Looking forward to a return visit.

Scott G.

This campground is a good option for RVs and travel trailers, offering adequate space, though the limited tree coverage can make it uncomfortable during summer months. The site is split between a small area directly on the ocean and an interior section, where we stayed. While the overall experience was decent, the tent sites are quite small, and the bathroom closures from 6:00 to 9:00 AM for cleaning were inconvenient—comparable to a diner closing at peak lunch hours. On the positive side, the campground provides excellent access to the water and is well-maintained. While it may not be at the top of my camping list, others might appreciate features I didn’t fully explore.