George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier

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George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)
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George Crady Bridge
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Location Duval and Nassau counties, USA
Nearest city Jacksonville, Florida
Coordinates 30°31′8″N81°27′4″W / 30.51889°N 81.45111°W / 30.51889; -81.45111
Governing body Florida Department of Environmental Protection

The George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier is a Florida State Park, located on the Duval/Nassau county border of Amelia Island State Park, off A1A. The park is named for George Crady, a local Florida state representative and supporter of the Florida State Park system.

Admission and Hours

There is a $2.00 per person entrance fee. Florida state parks are open between 8 a.m. and sundown every day of the year (including holidays).


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