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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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Charles H. Bronson Primitive Campsites, FL

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The Charles H Bronson Primitive Campsite is located within Charles H Bronson State Forest (Seminole County), about 40 miles east of Orlando, FL. These three primitive campsites are hike in and hike out sites only. There is no water or electricity at these sites. Each site has fire ring ...
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Description

The Charles H Bronson Primitive Campsite is located within Charles H Bronson State Forest (Seminole County), about 40 miles east of Orlando, FL. These three primitive campsites are hike in and hike out sites only. There is no water or electricity at these sites. Each site has fire ring and picnic table. Recreational activities featured here are: hiking, bird watching, wildlife viewing, wildflower viewing and nature study.

Geography:

The Charles H. Bronson State Forest's most notable feature is the St. Johns River, which makes up part of the forest's eastern boundary. It is designated as an American Heritage River and, at 310 miles, is the longest river in Florida. The forest provides a crucial source of protection for wetlands and associated natural communities within the floodplain of the St. Johns River. Other natural communities include wet prairie, pine flatwoods, sandhill and cypress swamp. The forest supports a variety of wildlife, including deer, turkey, gray squirrel, alligator, Sherman's fox squirrel, gopher tortoise, bald eagle, roseate spoonbill, sandhill crane and wood stork. For additional information about Charles H Bronson State Forest, please Click Here. Campsite maps: https://www.fdacs.gov/content/download/83397/file/Campsites%20at%20the%20Joshua%20Creek%20Tract%20Map.pdf

Recreation:

The forest is open during daylight hours for visitors to enjoy picnicking, horseback riding, hiking, fishing and wildlife viewing. Access to the trails is available at one main trailhead at the end of Phillips Road and at a shared trailhead at the Chuluota Wilderness Area. For additional information about Charles H Bronson State Forest, please Click Here.

Nearby Attractions:

Little Big Econ State Forest, Orlando Wetlands Park, Seminole Ranch Conservation Area, Fort Christmas Historical Park, Airboat Rides at Midway,Canaveral National Seashore, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Kennedy Space Center, Cocoa Beach, Walt Disney World, Sea World Orlando, Universal Studios Orlando

Services & Amenities:

Within Park
  • Bird Watching
  • Camping, Backcountry
  • Fire Rings
  • Kiosk
  • Parking
  • Photography
  • Picnic Tables
  • Trails, Moderate Hiking
  • Wildflower Viewing
  • Wildlife Viewing
Alerts and Important Information
Cell phone coverage is unreliable within the forest boundaries. Depending on cellular provider, some cell phones may have service in portions of the campsites and some phones will not have service at all.
Trail users are recommended to wear 500 square inches of Blaze Orange during the hunting season. Please review the Charles H. Bronson Wildlife Management Area brochure for hunting season dates before visiting the forest at Myfwc.com/Hunting/WMA-Brochures.
Campsites have no drinking water, trash receptacles or restrooms.
Pets are not recommended but if you do bring them they must stay on a leash.
Alcohol is prohibited.
Be aware of snakes, alligators and bears.
Camp access is hike in and hike out only.
Campsites have a fire ring and picnic table.
Campsite # 1 Joshua Creek Campsite can accommodate a maximum of 6 people. The campsite can fit 3 tents size 5 feet by 7 feet or 2 tents size 6 feet by 7 feet.
Campsite # 2 County Line Campsite can accommodate a maximum of 6 people. The campsite can fit 3 tents size 5 feet by 7 feet or 2 tents size 6 feet by 7 feet.
Campsite # 3 Fern Campsite can accommodate a maximum of 6 people. The campsite can fit 3 tents size 5 feet by 7 feet or 2 tents size 6 feet by 7 feet.
Campfires/Firewood
Fires are only permitted in the existing steel fire rings.
Cutting standing trees (alive or dead) is not permitted.
Leave No Trace
Camping is restricted to the designated sites.
Pack out all trash, including all food and food waste.
Pet waste must be picked up and removed from the campsite.
Respect wildlife and be considerate of other visitors.

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

Charles H. Bronson Primitive Campsites
1350 Snow Hill Road
Geneva  FL  32732
Phone Number:
Information:  (407)971-3500