Important Notice:
The Florida Forest Service will close all campgrounds and recreation areas on State Forests if the county where the State Forest is located is placed under a Tropical Storm or Hurricane WARNING by the National Weather Service. Reservations will be automatically refunded for closures related to tropical weather.
Krul Campground Info: Day Passes are not valid for entry at Krul Campground. Reservations are required for entry and are available 2 days in advance here. Annual passholders also require a reservation, but will be admitted for free.

Important Notice: The Florida Forest Service will close all campgrounds and recreation areas on State Forests if the county where the State Forest is located is placed under a Tropical Storm or Hurricane WARNING by the National Weather Service. Reservations will be automatically refunded for closures related to tropical weather.

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Cary State Forest Campground, FL

563 Ratings

FACILITY OFFERING:

Camping

Description

The Cary Campground is located within the Cary State Forest (Nassau County), about 5 minutes northeast of Bryceville, FL. This campground has the following facilities: campsites with electric and water, campsites with water only, dump station, an educational pavilion (Day Use Only) and restrooms with showers. Recreational activities featured here are: hiking, picnicking, horseback riding, wildlife viewing and photography.

Geography:

Cary State Forest has over 13,000 acres of woodlands, swamps and cypress domes. It has numerous wildlife and plant species, including ones listed as endangered, threatened or of special concern. For further information about Cary State Forest, please Click Here.

Recreation:

Cary State Forest has a campground, a group camp, day-use areas and recreational trails that offer a variety of activities such as hiking, camping, nature study, birding, wildlife viewing, hunting, horseback riding and wildflower viewing. Get outdoors and explore the recreational opportunities at Cary State Forest; for further information please Click Here.

Facilities:

Dump station for RV users on Pavilion Rd (See Map)
Showers and flushable restrooms (See Map) Pavilion (Day Use Only)

Nearby Attractions:

Fort Clinch State Park- Fernandina Beach,FL
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge-Folkston, GA
Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens- Jacksonville, FL
Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary- Jacksonville, FL
Little Talbot Island State Park- Jacksonville, FL
Timucuan Ecological & Historical Preserve- Jacksonville, FL
EverBank Field (Jaguars Stadium)- Jacksonville, FL
St.Johns Town Center- Jacksonville, FL

Services & Amenities:

Within Park

Bathhouse
Bird Watching
Campground Host
Camping, Improved Site
Camping, Primitive
Dump Station, Camper
Enterance
Fire Rings
Hiking
Hiking Moderate
Hiking Trail
Horseback Riding
Hunting
Kiosk

Office/Ranger Station
Parking
Photography
Picnic Area
Picnic Tables
Picnicing
Restrooms
Trails, Equestrian
Trails, Hiking/Walking, Easy
Trails, Moderate Hiking
Walking
Wildflower Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

Alerts and Important Information

***Please be advised. The S. Bryan Jennings Pavilion is for day use only. This area does not allow overnight use or camping.***

Removal or destruction of cultural artifacts, plants or animals is prohibited (with the exception of legal game during scheduled hunts).

Wildlife proof all food.

Forest is open for day use visitors from 1.5 hours before sunrise until 1.5 hours after sunset.

Drive only on designated open roads.Off-highway vehicles are prohibited.

Possesion of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.

Leashed pets welcome.

It is recommended trail users wear Day-Glo orange during hunt seasons.

Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

Cary State Forest Campground
7465 Pavilion Dr
Bryceville FL 32009

Phone Number:

Information: (904)266-8398