Franck Butler Park- West Boat Ramp | Informal Campsite

February 5th, 2024 by La belle et la bête

Visited this place last night 4 February 2024…it is a nice quiet spot with a large sand parking lot…a park with bathrooms are on location as well…I parked in a obscure corner of the lot out of sight and was not bothered…stayed the morning..used the park to work out and clean up…good for one night.

December 30th, 2023 by antonia.konst

Nice place to stay overnight, perfect for sunset and fishing. Far from road so no noise. No one bothered us, stay stealth and keep this place clean.

December 1st, 2023 by healthyhail91

Beautiful spigot, you can drive right up to it

January 21st, 2023 by fredoudo

sign saying, park closes at sunset.
i guess you shouldn’t sleep here

January 17th, 2023 by dpainchaud

Sauf pour une ou deux voitures au cour de la nuit nous avons passé une nuit tranquille. Très belle endroit tranquille.

Except for à couple of cars duri g the night very quiet night. Handsome place.

November 27th, 2022 by kimverplancke

Fantastic spot, quiet, hardly anybody there, clean flush toilets, very pleasant to stay at and nobody bothered or checked.

November 19th, 2022 by hollykfrench

received "the knock" by the sheriff and asked us and an RV to leave. he stated park closes at sunset and we cannot stay there.

October 18th, 2022 by jkdraw89

nice. quiet large lot by the river, some street lights on parking lot. few fisherman came early but did not bother us. has flush toliets and picnic tables with pavilions.
would definitely stay here again.

August 10th, 2022 by itsjoaquinbarreto

Hidden gem on the Matanzas river. Great place to spend a safe quiet night and a day. Adjacent park “closes” at 10 but boat ramp area parking appears to be open 24hours a day. Fantastic place to relax and let the dogs swim. Minimal nuisance bugs and working toilets in park area. Would stay again. TREVELN

August 1st, 2022 by julien.szurek

Stayed for 2 nights, had no issues. Park closes at sunset

April 29th, 2022 by kaylanrosa

Definitely felt a little nervous given the sheriff car nearby and the park hours, but slept like a baby with no knocks! Woke up to a beautiful sunrise. Bathrooms are nice, one toilet and sink in a little open air stall. Nice little grills and picnic tables to hang out at. Would stay again.

April 18th, 2022 by lorraejo

This place is open! Great overnight spot. Park says it closes at dusk, but no gates. A few trucks rolled through overnight and in the morning to use the restrooms. Clean restrooms, beautiful peaceful sand lot right by the boat ramp and water. Gorgeous! Sheriff’s house right next door, no one bothered me. Would have loved to stay longer!

December 9th, 2021 by andy.sam

This was a great little park up. Lovely and quiet. Beach 10 min walk. Water available and clean toilets. The sheriffs house is next door so we spoke to him and he was happy to turn a blind eye and for us to stay. Great little stop over.

January 4th, 2020 by roamingabout.com

Sign at entrance still staying that the area is closed.

April 4th, 2019 by bob

This area is Still closed. Looks like it will be a nice spot once reopened.

March 9th, 2019 by theroaminglions

Stopped to see if it was open since other comments say that it will reopen after Feb 23rd. The boat ramp is still closed. Not much room to turn around if you are in a big RV. It does not say when it will be finished.

December 12th, 2018 by Horizon Transition

close for renovation up to February 23, gate at the entrance no way to stay there

September 27th, 2018 by NuTz

This park is closed for repair work, no parking possible

April 27th, 2018 by ducknotes.org

Really nice, quiet spot. The toilets seem to be open 24hours and they are super clean! The sheriff looks like he might live at the house at the end. No one bothered us. Perfect place to camp!

March 7th, 2018 by hordago.fr

Quiet place. Nice view.
Restroom.
Sherrif’s car turned around but said anything.

February 26th, 2018 by Fabian Pickel

Large level sandy loading and parking area of a boat ramp and park. Picknick tables, restroom. No shade. Sandflies.
Very quiet night, some lighting. Pretty location. Free.
Police car parked in sight of my van, didn't bother me.
For US, and especially for Florida standards, this is a great free spot.

February 13th, 2018 by Wilde Weite Welt

Big Public Boat Ramp at Frank Butler Park West. The Sherriff patroulled the area just after our arrival at 5:30 but did not stop. If you leave St. Augustine on the crowded US-1 and SR-312 it is unbelievable to find such a quiet spot just 8 miles out of town.

January 13th, 2018 by missdryne

Large sand parking. Spent 1 night. Free. Calm, birds.....

November 27th, 2017 by p.opperthauser

Great spot with super sunset! Local said it's no overnight but the sign washed away with Irma. He said it wasn't patrolled & that appeared to be the case. Had this quiet spot all to ourselves 😊 also has picnic tables and grills. Super clean bathrooms.

November 17th, 2017 by parenthesenomade.com

parking boat ramp. No signs for no overnight parking. Restrooms and running water. Quiet at night. Police patrol came but said nothing. I spent 2 nights.

Please update if you come here and share your own points for all travelers. Thanks.