Matanzas State Forest Cedar Creek Campground
Open — Open year-round with reservations available up to 11 months in advance. Gate combination required for entry, provided in reservation confirmation email.
Dense Fog Advisory issued March 3 at 10:15PM EST until March 4 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Florida and southeast Georgia. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Special Weather Statement issued March 3 at 10:02PM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL
Sea fog continues to reduce visibilities to around 1 mile with a few local spots reporting under mile at this hour. Dense sea fog will likely expand inland around midnight, when Dense Fog Advisories will likely be re-issued for all of coastal southeast Georgia and coastal northeast Florida before it expands westward across most of the area through late tonight and early Wednesday morning. Motorists should remain alert for sudden changes in visibility this afternoon, particularly along coastal roads such as A-1A in northeast Florida and U.S. Highway 17 in southeast Georgia. If you encounter sea fog while driving in these coastal locations this afternoon, slow down and leave extra distance ahead of you in case a sudden stop is needed.
About
Cedar Creek Campground is located in the 4,699-acre Matanzas State Forest in St. Johns County, approximately 25 minutes south of St. Augustine. This primitive campground features four tent-only sites, each accommodating up to 8 people with a maximum equipment length of 15 feet. The campground is equipped with a communal portalet and a pitcher pump providing non-potable water, with no electrical hookups available. Each campsite includes a picnic table, fire ring, and grill. The forest protects the remaining undisturbed salt marsh within the Guana-Tolomato-Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve and is home to diverse wildlife including songbirds, wading marsh birds, bald eagles, deer, otter, turkey, and gopher tortoises. Part of the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail, the forest offers hiking, biking, horseback riding, hunting, wildlife viewing, and photography opportunities on its forest roads and trails. Reservations are available up to 11 months in advance through Reserve America, with a gate combination provided upon booking. Discounts are available for seniors 65+, active-duty military, veterans, and 100% disabled individuals. The Florida Forest Service closes all campgrounds when the county is under a Tropical Storm or Hurricane Warning.
Directions
From U.S. Highway 1, drive 1.4 miles east on Double Gate Road. Turn right and drive south on Longleaf Road for 0.5 miles. Turn left and drive east on Eagles Nest Road for 1.1 miles until arriving at Cedar Creek Campground.
Nearby Campgrounds
- Matanzas State Forest Group Camp 1.6mi
- Faver-dykes State Park Campground 3.8mi
- Anastasia State Park Campground 10mi
- Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area Campground 22mi
- Bennett Field Campground Tiger Bay State Forest 28mi
- Tomoka State Park Campground 29mi
- Equestrian Campground Welaka State Forest 29mi
- Welaka Primitive Campsites 31mi
- Tiger Bay State Forest Foster Pavilion 35mi
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $9.05 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 15ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 15ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (904) 797-5073 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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