Welaka Lodge & Resort / Boat Bar

Perched on the bluff above the St. Johns River at Channel Marker 50, Welaka Lodge & Resort has been the river’s hidden gem for more than thirty years. Luxury cottages and RV sites sit under live oaks, magnolias and palms, with a heated pool, hot tub and gas grills for every guest.

Down on the docks, the Boat Bar & Grill pours a full bar with custom cocktails and a wide selection of beers and wines, alongside food like seared Ahi tuna and juicy burgers — eaten right on the water while the river and its wildlife go by.

Come by land or come by water: there are boat slips and rentals, plus WiFi, a bathhouse, camp store and coin laundry. Dogs are welcome, but it depends on the cabin, so check before you book.