Cary State Forest Campground

Open — Open year-round for reservations. Reservations can be made up to 11 months in advance through Reserve America. Limited to six sites total.

About

Cary State Forest Campground is situated within the 13,000-acre Cary State Forest in Nassau County, approximately 5 minutes northeast of Bryceville, Florida. The campground provides six well-spaced improved sites suitable for both RVs and tents, each accommodating up to 8 people and RVs up to 45 feet in length. All sites include electric and water hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings. The campground is equipped with modern facilities including restrooms with flush toilets, hot showers in the bathhouse, and an RV dump station conveniently located on Pavilion Road. Reservations can be made up to 11 months in advance through the Florida State Forests reservation system, with sites priced at $13.51 per night plus applicable hookup fees. Cary State Forest, established in 1937 as Florida's second state forest, encompasses diverse habitats including woodlands, swamps, and cypress domes that support numerous wildlife and plant species, some of which are endangered or threatened. Recreational opportunities include hiking on trails of varying difficulty, horseback riding on designated equestrian trails, wildlife viewing, birdwatching, photography, and wildflower viewing. The forest is also a designated Wildlife Management Area with scheduled hunting seasons. The forest is open for day use from 1.5 hours before sunrise until 1.5 hours after sunset. Leashed pets are welcome, and alcoholic beverages are prohibited throughout the forest.

Directions

From I-10 take exit 343 toward Baldwin. Turn left onto US 301 N for 1.1 mi. Turn right onto W Beaver St/Lake City Rd for 0.7 mi. Turn left onto US 301 N 7.7 mi. Turn right onto Pavilion Rd for 0.3 miles to campground entrance. From I-95 take exit 373 toward Callahan. Head west on FL-200/Florida A1A for 12 mi. Continue straight onto US 301 S for 11 miles. Turn left onto Pavilion Rd for 0.3 mi to campground entrance.

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