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.
Header Menu Button mobile Header Separator mobile
Attention: For more information, please contact the state forest office at (407) 971-3500.
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.
Back to Search Result

East Camp Zone Little Big Econ State Forest, FL

The East Camp Zone is located within Little Big Econ State Forest (Seminole County), about 40 miles east of Orlando, FL. The East Camp Zone is only accessible by boat and consists of six suggested camp zones. There is no water, electric or amenities... Recreational activities ...
Status: Open year round.   Season Dates
Max reservation window:   View all
Alerts and Important Information

Book a Campsite at East Camp Zone Little Big Econ State Forest, FL

Enter Dates

Narrow Results


Common Attributes Group
Find your spotFind other facilities on map
1 site(s) found
ALL (1)
Primitive (1)
1 site(s) found
ALL (1)
Primitive (1)
Campsite Search Results: 1-1 of 1▲ Previous | Next ▼
Site#
Loop
Site type
Max # of people
Equip length/ Driveway
Amenities
Online availability
East Camp Zone Little Big Econ State Forest
Primitive
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed - no Near Water - no
Enter Date
Campsite Search Results: 1-1 of 1▲ Previous | Next ▼
** Arrival dates earlier than the online-reservation-window may also be available at the campground.
Overview

Description

The East Camp Zone is located within Little Big Econ State Forest (Seminole County), about 40 miles east of Orlando, FL. The East Camp Zone is only accessible by boat and consists of six suggested camp zones. There is no water, electric or amenities... Recreational activities featured here are: boating, fishing, bird watching, wildlife viewing, wildflower viewing and nature study.

Geography:

The Little Big Econ State Forest's most notable feature is the narrow, winding Econlockhatchee River, which flows 17 miles through the forest and empties into the St. Johns River. The Econlockhatchee River is designated as an Outstanding Florida Waterway and is the second largest tributary to the St. Johns River The forest provides a crucial source of protection for wetlands and associated natural communities within the floodplains of the Econlockhatchee and St. Johns rivers. Other natural communities include wet prairie, pine flatwoods, sandhill and scrub. 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 Little Big Econ State Forest, please Click Here.

Recreation:

The forest is open during daylight hours for visitors to enjoy hiking, canoeing, horseback riding, bicycling, wildlife viewing and picnicking. For additional information about Little Big State Forest, please Click Here.

Nearby Attractions:

Charles H. Bronson State Forest
Orlando Wetlands Park
Seminole Ranch Conservation Area
Fort Christmas Historical Park
Airboat Rides at Midway
Central Florida Airboat Rides and Tours
Black Hammock Airboat Rides
Canaveral National Seashore
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
Kennedy Space Center
Daytona Beach
New Smyrna Beach
Cocoa Beach
Walt Disney World
Sea World Orlando
Universal Studios Orlando

Booking Window
Fri Apr 19 2024 - Wed Mar 19 2025

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.

Season Dates

Season Schedule

Park Season
Start
End
Peak
Mon Jan 01 2024
Tue Dec 31 2024
Peak
Wed Jan 01 2025
Wed Dec 31 2025
Services and Amenities
Within Park
  • Boating, Canoeing
  • Boating, Kayaking
  • Camping, Backcountry
  • Fishing
  • Fishing, River/Stream
  • Nature Study
  • Photography
  • River/Stream
  • Wildflower Viewing
  • Wildlife Viewing
Fees and Cancellation Policies
Special Policy Applicable to this Facility
Cancellations:

  • Cancellations can be made on the website and through the call center.
  • 1 or more days prior to arrival: $9 non-refundable cancellation fee.
  • Day of or after arrival, must be cancelled through the call center.
  • $9.00 plus the 1st night's use fee.
  • After the arrival date, $9 non-refundable cancellation fee, fees for the nights following the call will be refunded. No same night refunds.

    Refunds:

  • Credit Card refunds are automatically credited back to the original credit card and will take up to 3 - 5 business days to appear on the customer's statement.
  • The State Forest campgrounds cannot process refunds for reservations processed online or through the call center.
  • The State Forest can process refunds for cash or check payments made through walk-in office reservations and walk-up campsites. State Forest do not process any credit card refunds.

    • Facility Rates*
    Park Season
    Site Type
    Nightly/Daily Rates
    No Data

    *Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, attribute fees (electrical hookups / water hookups), taxes or incremental charges

    **Weekly rates may not be available for all sites

    Getting There
    GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
    28.67694, -81.07889
    28°40'37"N, 81°4'44"W

    Interstate 95 to the Little Big Econ State Forest Headquarters
    Take exit 223 for FL-46 toward Sanford/Mims .2 miles
    Turn onto FL-46 W (signs for Sanford/Orlando Sanford Int'l Airport/Auto Train) 16.4 miles
    Turn left onto CR 426 0.8 miles
    Turn left onto Snow Hill Rd 2.0 miles
    Turn right at the State Forest Headquarters Sign 0.1 miles
    End at 1350 Snow Hill Rd Geneva, FL 32732
    From I-4 to the Little Big Econ State Forest Headquarters
    Take exit 101C for FL-46 toward Mt. Dora/Sanford Historic District .4 miles
    Turn onto FL-46 East 4.1 miles
    Turn right onto S.French Avenue/17-92 1.7 miles
    Turn left onto E 25th Street/FL-46 E 11.03 miles
    Turn slight right on CR 426 0.84 miles
    Turn left onto Snow Hill Road 2.33 miles
    End at 1350 Snow Hill Road Geneva, FL 32732 on the right
    Contact Information

    Mailing Address:

    East Camp Zone Little Big Econ State Forest
    1350 Snow Hill Road
    Geneva  FL  32732
    Phone Number:
    Information:  (407)971-3500
    Additional Information