With nearly four miles of Gulf beach shoreline surrounded by 762 acres of woods and wetlands, SummerCamp Beach is a celebration of nature, offering an inspirational refuge to enjoy the great outdoors.
The SummerCamp Beach community has been created in true JOE style—with careful attention to detail, exceptional craftsmanship and easy access to planned amenities.
SummerCamp Beach is true to JOE’s commitment to creating authentic, original and organic destinations that honor Northwest Florida’s natural landscape.
 About an hour's drive from Tallahassee, SummerCamp Beach offers the perfect getaway for both large family reunions and more intimate gatherings. This beach community will offer a breadth of amenities that everyone can enjoy like beach clubs, swimming pools, Camp Hall, piers and winding boardwalks through the area’s captivating vistas.
While it recalls the best of the past, JOE created this beach community to introduce a new generation to the wonder of nature. With nearly four miles of waterfront along the shores of St. James Island, over 60% of SummerCamp Beach will be comprised of carefully preserved open space and conservation land, featuring beautiful beaches, undisturbed marshland, and wildlife habitats.
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 Remember when summer meant endless days spent relaxing, strolling along the sand, searching for seashells, or trying to catch fireflies in a jar? At SummerCamp Beach, the options are endless for any age group. SummerCamp Beach is a unique place where you can rediscover the true meaning of quality time, creating generations and generations of memories with your number one priority – your family and friends.
The serene Gulf of Mexico is on one side; woods with towering pines and palmettos are on the other. The only dress code required is a bathing suit and flip-flops. Discover new vistas as you paddle a canoe to catch your own lunch, or let your stress float away in the warm waters of the Gulf. Catch up on your reading as you sway away the hours in a hammock. Take the kids to Camp Firefly, or take them with you for a beach picnic. |
 A cherished retreat for generations of vacationers, St. James Island is a gem from nature steeped in Florida history. Nearby Apalachicola is a historically rich town full of quaint, charming homes dating back to the 1800s. The state’s leading supplier of seafood delights such as oysters and shrimp, Apalachicola is the perfect spot to cast a line or sit back and enjoy the daily catch.
Visit our little bit of paradise here on Florida’s Forgotten Coast. Grab a kayak or a fishing line and experience all of the natural beauty St. James Island and the surrounding area has to offer.
Whether you come for the weekend, the summer, or stay year round, visit SummerCamp Beach and discover a truly wondrous place to escape the hectic work-day world. |