Hontoon Island State Park Campground offers primitive tent camping with 12 sites featuring picnic tables, ground grills, and potable water access, plus six rustic cabins with screened porches and basic amenities.

The island is accessible only by private boat or park ferry (operating 8 a. m. to one hour before sunset), with 42 boat slips available for overnight docking and canoe/kayak rentals on-site.

The location features 8+ miles of hiking trails, a visitor center, and facilities including restrooms with hot showers, making it an ideal base for paddling and fishing on the St. Johns River.