What do they do at Camp Blanding?
Camp Blanding hosts various FDEM Emergency Management Academies, focusing on county emergency managers from around the state, designed to enhance capabilities in response to natural disasters or state emergencies.
Who is stationed at Camp Blanding?
the Florida Army National Guard
Camp Blanding is the primary training site for most of the Florida National Guard’s military units and the main combat arms brigade, the 53rd Infantry Brigade of the Florida Army National Guard.
What county is Camp Blanding Florida in?
Clay County, Fla
Camp Blanding Museum and Memorial Park in Clay County, Fla.
Can civilians go to Camp Blanding?
Civilians can gain access through a sponsor. Annual access for civilians to Lake Kingsley from the base is available by submitting an application for an associate membership to the Camp Blanding recreational community outreach program.
Does Camp Blanding have a commissary?
At one time the camp was the 4th largest city in that state, with theaters, post exchanges, a commissary, mess halls, etc. Today the camp remains active and you can’t go beyond the guard gates but you can visit a very nice military museum with a knowledgeable guide and lots of items to view.
Can you swim in Kingsley Lake?
Kingsley Lake The lake is famous for activities such as water skiing, fishing and swimming. The waters are clear and there are 5.5 miles of shoreline.
Does Camp Blanding have WIFI?
Jacksonville and St Augustine are less than an hour drive, and give you all the premium Florida touristy things to do. Cell signals, for ATT and Verizon, are fantastic. There is fee wifi, but there is also the option to pay for upgraded services.
Are there Gators in Kingsley Lake?
Nuisance alligators. Every year or so, we hear about a gator that’s found its way into Kingsley, especially when there’s a drought, which lately has been the norm.
What is at the bottom of Kingsley Lake?
The lake is a very stable lake with a sandy bottom. Its deepest point is about 100 feet (30 m) inside of a steep sinkhole within the lake. Kingsley Lake is so nearly circular that pilots call it the “silver dollar lake”….
| Kingsley Lake | |
|---|---|
| Max. depth | approx. 100 ft (30 m) |
| Surface elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
Is Kingsley Lake a sink hole?
The lake is a very stable lake with a sandy bottom. Its deepest point is about 100 feet (30 m) inside of a steep sinkhole within the lake. Kingsley Lake is so nearly circular that pilots call it the “silver dollar lake”.