Bennett Field Group Camp
Open year-round. Reservations required via floridastateforests.reserveamerica.com up to 11 months in advance. Indian Lake Road bridge is closed; access the campground from State Road 40 at the north end of Rima Ridge Road.
Flood Warning issued October 30 at 9:02PM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... St Johns River Near Astor affecting Volusia and Lake Counties. .Persistent northeast winds and downstream tidal effects on the St John River are slowing flow at Astor. For the St. Johns River...including Astor...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St Johns River near Astor. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 3.5 feet, Canals have overflowed into yards. Homes on or near Wildhog, Bonnet and Snail roads become inaccessible with several inches of water inside homes along the river and canals. Docks at Astor Bridge marina and throughout Astor are completely submerged. Bartram Rd and Holiday Circle are inaccessible with yards completely submerged. Clair Street is inaccessible. Roads flooded in South Moon Fish Camp, docks and yards at condominiums on Juno Trail and water breaches the sea wall at Blair's Jungle Den. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM EDT Friday the stage was 3.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM EDT Friday was 3.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 3.6 feet. - Flood stage is 2.3 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Bennett Field Group Camp provides a backcountry group camping experience in Tiger Bay State Forest, located approximately 10 minutes west of Daytona Beach in Volusia County. This primitive group site accommodates up to 20 campers and features basic amenities: a communal vault toilet, a pitcher pump providing non-potable water, a picnic table, fire ring, and grill. There is no electricity, so campers should come prepared for primitive conditions and must bring their own drinking water. Tiger Bay State Forest encompasses over 27,000 acres of woodlands and wetlands that serve as a critical aquifer recharge area. The forest offers diverse recreational opportunities including hiking, horseback riding, hunting, bird watching, wildlife viewing, photography, bicycling, and jogging. The forest features two lakes (Indian Lake and Scoggin Lake) and several ponds available for fishing. Access to the campground requires a gate combination provided in your reservation confirmation email. Campers should be aware of bear safety protocols and potential seasonal burn bans during drought conditions. Day passes are not valid; a camping reservation is required for entry.
Directions
From Daytona Beach, head west approximately 10 minutes. Access the campground from State Road 40 at the north end of Rima Ridge Road. The Indian Lake Road bridge is currently closed. Address: 801 Rima Ridge Road, Daytona Beach, FL 32124. A gate combination will be provided in your reservation confirmation email.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $17.78 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 18ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (386) 384-5256 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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