Shell Harbour RV Resort

Campground in Satsuma, FL • 27 RV Sites

On the broad, tannin-stained St. Johns River in Satsuma, a small community in Putnam County midway between Jacksonville and Gainesville along Florida State Road 17, Shell Harbour RV Resort has created one of northeast Florida's most waterfront-complete RV and cabin destinations—a 14-acre property with two serene ponds, a full-service marina, and direct river frontage that puts guests on one of Florida's most ecologically significant and beautiful river systems. The resort's full-hookup RV sites, cozy cabins, motel rooms, and yurt rentals serve the full accommodation spectrum alongside an infinity pool, tiki bar, on-site restaurant, and the adjacent boat ramp access that makes Shell Harbour as much a river recreation destination as a campground. Full-hookup RV sites with 30 and 50-amp electric, water, and sewer service provide the utility infrastructure alongside on-site laundry and a general store, while cabin, motel room, and yurt rental accommodations extend the lodging options for guests who arrive without an RV. The infinity pool overlooking the river, a tiki bar, an on-site restaurant, and the vending services create the resort-level amenity package that makes Shell Harbour more than a transit stop for Florida River Road travelers. The pet-friendly environment and the regular social events—potlucks, community gatherings, and the campground culture that long-term guests develop—give the park a residential warmth alongside its resort amenities. The St. Johns River, one of America's most distinctive waterways in its northward course from central Florida to its Atlantic mouth near Jacksonville, provides the defining natural setting for Shell Harbour—a river wide enough at Satsuma to feel genuinely oceanic in scale and productive enough in its bass, crappie, and catfish fisheries to anchor a fishing-focused stay for multiple days without exhausting the accessible water. The adjacent public boat ramp gives guests with trailers immediate St. Johns River access, and the full-service marina provides fuel, slips, and support services for boaters arriving by water rather than by road. The St. Johns River's upper reaches in Putnam County preserve some of northeast Florida's most pristine riverine ecosystem—a corridor of cypress swamps, live oak banks, and the floating plant communities that support the river's legendary birdlife, including great blue herons, wood storks, anhingas, and the osprey that nest in the riverside cypress throughout Putnam County. Palatka, the Putnam County seat about 10 miles south, provides the historic downtown character of one of northeast Florida's oldest river cities, and the Ravines Golf Club's dramatic Ravines State Park—a deep ravine carved into the Putnam County plateau by ancient streams—provides an extraordinary natural landscape accessible within a short drive of the campground. Northeast Florida's subtropical climate supports year-round camping at Shell Harbour, with the most comfortable outdoor conditions arriving from October through April when the intense summer humidity moderates and the St. Johns River's fishing productivity peaks in the cooler-water periods that concentrate bass and crappie in the river's productive bends. Summer's warm water and the tiki bar's social atmosphere make July and August the most active period for boat-based recreation and the resort's pool and gathering spaces. The combination of river access, a full marina, pool, restaurant, and tiki bar makes Shell Harbour a genuinely self-contained resort destination rather than simply a campground with a riverside view.

Campground rules and policies

Check-in Procedure
- Check-in time: 12pm - 9pm
- Check out time: 11am
- All guests must check in with management upon arrival.
- While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement.Payment
- Payment must be received in full to guarantee your RV site.RV Site
- Your RV site will be assigned upon your reservation request and payment.
- Subject to change if deemed necessary.
- If you would like to be next to someone, please designate it on your reservation form.Parking Policy
- No parking is allowed in the street.
- Please do not park in any empty site or common areas.Speed Limit
- Please observe the 5 MPH speed limit at all times.Vehicle
- Anyone operating a motorized vehicle on the resort property must have a valid driver's license.Quiet Hours
- Quiet time is 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
- Please remember that your neighbor may be trying to sleep.
- Rowdiness, loud music, abusive language, drunkenness, and possession or use of drugs are strictly prohibited.Pet Policy
- All pets must be contained or restrained on a leash of no more than 6 feet at all times.
- Droppings and any waste material from pets must be picked up immediately and removed to trash containers.Cleanliness
- Please keep the area around your unit neat and clean.
- Please keep the outside storage of items to a minimum.Fire Policy
- No ground fires are allowed.
- Grills cannot be used for open fires.
- Fires must be contained in an above-ground outdoor enclosed fire pit.Waste
- Waste/sewage, water, or effluent from sinks or other plumbing fixtures must be deposited in the holding tank located on your RV site.
- Nothing can be deposited directly on any pavement, dirt, or vegetation.Tent Camping
- Sites are designed for approved recreational vehicles only.
- No tent camping on the grounds will be allowed.Children Policy
- Parents are responsible for the whereabouts, safety, and conduct of their children at all times.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.Respect
- Respect the property of all neighbors of the Resort property.
- Do not trespass on their land.Law
- All federal, state, and local laws must be obeyed at all times.Guest
- Guests and all other users of the property are liable for all property damages.Campground Disclaimer
- Shell Harbour RV Resort reserves the right to refuse service or evict anyone in violation of these RV resort policies of good camping, for destroying, defacing property, and/or creating a disturbance.
- Shell Harbour RV Resort is not responsible for fire, theft, injury, or loss of personal property.
- Policies and terms are set and enforced directly by Shell Harbour RV Resort and are subject to change as their policies are adjusted.
- Please contact Shell Harbour RV Resort for more details.