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 10 at 9:43PM 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. .The St Johns River at Astor remains in Moderate Flood Stage due to recent northeast winds and repeated rounds of heavy rainfall across the basin. River levels are forecast to remain just above Moderate Flood Stage through this weekend and into next week. For the St. Johns River...including Astor...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and is forecast. * WHERE...St Johns River near Astor. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 3.0 feet, Water approaches or may enter lowest homes on or near Wildhog Road and nearby canals. Flooding reaches the parking lot of the Juno Trail Apartments. Flooding on portions of Alligator Road and Holiday Road. Lowest lying yards along Blue Creek are flooded. Roads at Astor Landing Campground and Lake Dexter Boat Ramp begin to flood. Water enters lower homes closest to the river on McPherson Lane. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM EDT Saturday the stage was 3.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 2.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM EDT Saturday was 3.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 3.2 feet just after midnight tonight. - 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 |
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