Tiger Bay State Forest Foster Pavilion
Open — Open year-round for day use from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily. The Rima Ridge gate closes at 8:00 PM. Reservations available up to 11 months in advance.
Dense Fog Advisory issued March 4 at 5:12AM EST until March 4 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Melbourne FL
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE...Coastal Volusia, Inland Volusia, Northern Lake, Orange, Seminole, and Southern Lake. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
Special Weather Statement issued March 4 at 4:10AM EST by NWS Melbourne FL
Satellite imagery and surface observations indicate patchy dense fog is occurring or may develop over portions of Lake, Volusia, Seminole, and Orange counties. Reduced visibility of one mile or less at times is possible through 9 AM. Motorists should be alert for sudden changes in visibility. When encountering fog, slow down, increase following distance, and use low-beam headlights.
About
Foster Pavilion is a day-use only recreation area located adjacent to the Tram Road Equestrian Recreation Area on the north side of Tiger Bay State Forest in Volusia County. The facility features a covered picnic pavilion with a maximum capacity of 36 people, a large grill for cooking, and a portable toilet. This is an ideal location for afternoon cookouts, picnicking, or as a staging area for equestrian activities, as it is surrounded by horse corrals and riding facilities. The pavilion is available by reservation through Reserve America and operates year-round from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily. Parking is available for up to 10 vehicles. The gate on Rima Ridge closes at 8:00 PM. Pets are allowed on leash. Day-use fees apply, and reservations can be made up to 11 months in advance. Tiger Bay State Forest encompasses over 30,000 acres of diverse habitats including pine flatwoods, hardwood hammocks, and wetlands. The forest provides habitat for Florida black bears and bald eagles. Visitors can enjoy hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, fishing, hunting, and wildlife viewing throughout the forest.
Directions
From Exit 268 on I-95, travel west on State Road 40 for 5.6 miles. Turn left on Rima Ridge Road. Travel 2.1 miles to Tram Road. Turn left and travel east 0.1 mile to Tram Road Equestrian Area entrance on left.
Nearby Campgrounds
- Tram Road Equestrian Campground Tiger Bay State Forest 0.0mi
- Bennett Field Group Camp 2.9mi
- Bennett Field Campground Tiger Bay State Forest 6.7mi
- Tomoka State Park Campground 9.7mi
- Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area Campground 15mi
- River Forest Group Site 19mi
- Blue Spring State Park Campground 21mi
- River Road Campground Lake George State Forest 20mi
- Alexander Springs Recreation Area 26mi
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 | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| 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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