Bennett Field Campground Tiger Bay State Forest

Open — Open year-round for reservations. Reservations can be made up to 11 months in advance via ReserveAmerica. Gate combination required for entry is provided in reservation confirmation email. Indian Lake Road bridge closed as of October 2025; access via SR 40 at north end of Rima Ridge Road.

About

Bennett Field Campground sits within the 27,000-acre Tiger Bay State Forest in Volusia County, approximately 10 minutes west of Daytona Beach. This primitive campground features 6 campsites that accommodate RVs and tents, with one tent-only site. Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring, and grill. Two sites offer pull-through configurations. The campground provides basic facilities including a communal vault toilet and a pitcher pump that supplies non-potable water. No electricity or hookups are available. Access requires a gate combination provided in the reservation confirmation email. Maximum equipment length is 30 feet, and sites accommodate up to 8 people. Tiger Bay State Forest offers diverse recreational opportunities including hiking the historic Pershing Highway Trail, horseback riding, fishing in several ponds and lakes, hunting, birding, and wildlife photography. The forest's woodlands and wetlands serve as critical aquifer recharge areas and provide habitat for abundant wildlife. Nearby attractions include Daytona beaches, Tomoka State Park, Bulow Plantation Ruins, and Canaveral National Seashore.

Directions

From Exit 261 on I-95, travel west on US 92 for 4.6 miles. Turn right on Indian Lake Road. Travel 2.4 miles, bear right on Rima Ridge Road and travel 2 miles to campground entrance on right. Note: Indian Lake Road bridge closed as of October 2025; use SR 40 to north end of Rima Ridge Road instead.

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