Is Scrubjay Campground first-come first-served or reservation?

Scrubjay Campground accepts online reservations. We recommend booking in advance, especially during peak season (typically summer weekends). Use campsite alerts to get notified when spots become available.

What is the best time to visit Scrubjay Campground?

Scrubjay Campground is open Open year-round. Park hours: 8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year.. The best time to visit depends on your preferences—summer offers the warmest weather and most activities, while spring and fall provide fewer crowds and milder temperatures. Check current conditions before your trip.

Are there showers at Scrubjay Campground?

Yes, Scrubjay Campground has shower facilities available for campers. Check the amenities section for details on hours and any fees.

Are dogs allowed at Scrubjay Campground?

Pets are not allowed at Scrubjay Campground. This policy helps protect local wildlife and other campers. Consider nearby pet-friendly campgrounds if traveling with animals.

What amenities are available at Scrubjay Campground?

Scrubjay Campground offers: Restrooms, Showers, Potable Water, Electrical Hookups, Water Hookups. See our detailed campground page for the full list of facilities and features.

What activities can I do at Scrubjay Campground?

Popular activities at Scrubjay Campground include Hiking, Fishing, Biking, Boating, Wildlife Viewing. The surrounding area offers plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities for all skill levels.

Scrubjay Campground

5.00

6 reviews

16450 S.E. Federal Highway, Hobe Sound FL 33455

Featured in:Fishing Florida

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13 ft

Price

Varies

Booking

Reservable

Sites

Varies

Season

Year-round

Cell

No Service

Pets

No Pets

RV FriendlyElectricShowers

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Real-Time Availability

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Quick Facts

13 ft

Price

Varies

Booking

Reservable

Sites

Varies

Season

Year-round

Cell

No Service

Pets

No Pets

RV FriendlyElectricShowers

Book on Florida State Parks Official Website

Get Directions

Scrubjay Campground

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Campsite Fees

$6 per vehicle (park entrance fee). Camping-specific fees not listed on the official park page.

Standard Site Fee$0.00

Hookup Site Fee$0.00

Premium Site Fee$0.00

Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00

Group Site Fee$0.00

Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

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What Campers Say

5.00

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Based on 6 reviews

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"Web-sourced visitor summaries and on-site reviews are strongly positive: campers praise clean, well-maintained sites, abundant wildlife (including Florida scrub-jays), and easy access to trails and the Loxahatchee River. Available Google review snippets are limited but generally favorable."

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16450 S.E. Federal Highway, Hobe Sound FL 33455

Scrubjay Campground

16450 S.E. Federal Highway, Hobe Sound FL 33455

Best Time to Camp at Scrubjay Campground

Late fall through early spring delivers the best camping conditions. Daytime highs in the mid-60s to low-80s, cool nights in the 50s and 60s, low humidity, and fewer mosquitoes make this the season for comfortable hiking, biking, and paddling. Winter is also peak snowbird season, so expect higher campground demand and tougher reservations. Summer means intense heat, thick humidity, daily afternoon thunderstorms, and heavy mosquito and no-see-um activity. Doable if you don't mind sweating through your shirt before breakfast and treating bug spray as essential gear. Shoulder seasons in late October through November and March through April balance moderate temperatures and lighter insect pressure with slightly smaller crowds than mid-winter.

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Winter(Dec-Feb)

4.0 / 5

Early spring through winter offers pleasant temperatures and prime trail/stargazing conditions.

Planning Tips

Operating Season: Open year-round. Park hours: 8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year.

About Scrubjay Campground

Scrubjay Campground sits in the heart of Jonathan Dickinson State Park's ancient scrub habitat, a sandy ecosystem of saw palmetto, scrub oak, and open sky. The campground offers tent and RV sites with electric and water hookups, flush toilets, hot showers, and modern facilities. It's a rare spot where you can see threatened Florida scrub-jays from your campsite, then paddle the wild Loxahatchee River or hike miles of trails through pine flatwoods and coastal sandhills. All before lunch.

The park supports a mix of camping options systemwide, including developed family campgrounds with utilities, glamping (deluxe safari tents) and equestrian/primitive camping elsewhere in the park. Specific campground-type availability for 'Scrubjay' is supplemented by park materials indicating developed sites with utilities.

Historical Significance

Jonathan Dickinson State Park contains remnants of Camp Murphy, a WWII radar training site, and Trapper Nelson's 1930s homestead, accessible by river tours. The park takes its name from Quaker merchant Jonathan Dickinson, shipwrecked here in 1696. Interpretive programs and trails connect campers to these cultural sites.

Weather and SeasonsLate fall through early spring delivers the best camping conditions. Daytime highs in the mid-60s to low-80s, cool nights in the 50s and 60s, low humidity, and fewer mosquitoes make this the season for comfortable hiking, biking, and paddling. Winter is also peak snowbird season, so expect higher campground demand and tougher reservations. Summer means intense heat, thick humidity, daily afternoon thunderstorms, and heavy mosquito and no-see-um activity. Doable if you don't mind sweating through your shirt before breakfast and treating bug spray as essential gear. Shoulder seasons in late October through November and March through April balance moderate temperatures and lighter insect pressure with slightly smaller crowds than mid-winter.

Natural Features and SceneryThe campground occupies open, sandy scrub terrain at just 13 feet elevation, part of a larger mosaic of 16 natural communities that includes coastal sandhills, pine flatwoods, upland lakes, and river corridor. Because the loop isn't heavily treed, sites offer big-sky views over low scrub and palmetto rather than enclosed forest. The Loxahatchee River, with its tannin-stained water, cypress, and mangroves, flows nearby and is accessible by boat or paddle. From the Hobe Mountain observation tower a short distance away, you can see panoramic views over the river corridor and surrounding flatwoods, giving a sense of how undeveloped and expansive this landscape still is. Wildlife is abundant: gopher tortoises cross the sand roads, white-tailed deer browse at dawn, and wading birds, osprey, and hawks hunt along the river.

Geological RegionPart of Jonathan Dickinson State Park's mosaic of 16 natural communities, including coastal sandhills, scrub, upland lakes and pine flatwoods (open, sandy scrub habitat).

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Amenities available

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Activities you can enjoy

Jonathan Dickinson State Park and its campgrounds provide access to a wide range of land- and water-based activities, including multiuse and singletrack trails, paddling on the Wild & Scenic Loxahatchee River, guided boat tours, and plentiful bird- and wildlife-viewing opportunities.

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Policies & Safety

Hazards & AlertsExposure to sun and heat in the open scrub sites; seasonal mosquitoes and no-see-ums can be intense. Standard park-area wildlife hazards near waterways include alligators and typical opportunistic animals (e.g., raccoons); practice normal food storage and river-safety precautions.

No Cell ServiceCell phone service is not available at this campground. Plan accordingly for emergencies and download offline maps before arriving.

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5.0

6 reviews

Top-Rated

Scrubjay Campground is top-rated, placing it in the top 15% of campgrounds based on reviews

Web-sourced visitor summaries and on-site reviews are strongly positive: campers praise clean, well-maintained sites, abundant wildlife (including Florida scrub-jays), and easy access to trails and the Loxahatchee River. Available Google review snippets are limited but generally favorable.

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Based on 6 reviews

What Campers Love

Clean, quiet and well-maintained campgrounds; good access to extensive hiking/biking trails and river activities; opportunities to see Florida scrub-jays and other wildlife; sites with water and...

Based on 6 reviews

Pro Tips & Recommendations

Book early for winter/snowbird season; bring additional shade and sun protection for open sites; pack insect repellent and good screens; consider biking to river/visitor center to avoid repeated...

Based on 6 reviews

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