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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.

Equestrian Campground Welaka State Forest, FL

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The Welaka Equestrian Campground is located within the Sandhill Equestrian Trailhead in the Welaka State Forest (Putnam County), about 25 minutes south of Palatka, FL. This campground has the following facilities: campsites with electric and water, 48 horse stalls, horse arenas,...
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Overview

Description

The Welaka Equestrian Campground is located within the Sandhill Equestrian Trailhead in the Welaka State Forest (Putnam County), about 25 minutes south of Palatka, FL. This campground has the following facilities: campsites with electric and water, 48 horse stalls, horse arenas, restroom, showers and pavilion. Recreational activities featured here are: horseback riding, picnicking, hunting, bird watching, wildlife viewing and photography.

Geography:

Welaka State Forest is over 2,000 acres of woodlands and river swamps. Mud Spring empties 13,750 gallons per hour of clear spring water into a half-mile spring run that flows into the St. John's River. The east side of the forest features sandhills, open pine savannas dominated by longleaf pines and wiregrass. This is where the largest population of gopher tortoises and all their burrow dependent associates are found. For further information about Welaka State Forest, pleaseClick Here.

Recreation:

Welaka State Forest has an equestrian campground, horse stalls, horse arenas, pavilion, dorms, a bullpen group dorm, primitive campsites, training room and recreational trails that offer a variety of activities such as hiking, horseback riding, camping, hunting, fishing, picnicking, birding, wildlife viewing and photography. Welaka State Forest is part of the Great Florida Birding Trail. The forest is also a part of the Bartram trail in Putnam County, which follows the route of William Bartram's travels via waterway, hiking, biking and driving routes. Get outdoors and explore the recreational opportunities at Welaka State Forest; for further information please Click Here.

Facilities:

48 horse stalls, equestrian arenas, restrooms, and camper showers.

Nearby Attractions:

Welaka National Fish Hatchery Dunns Creek State Park Ravine Gardens State Park Fort Gates Ferry Ocala National Forest

Booking Window
Thu Mar 28 2024 - Fri Feb 28 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
  • Bird Watching
  • Boating
  • Boating, Kayaking
  • Camping, Primitive
  • Canoeing
  • Dining
  • Fire Rings
  • Fishing
  • Fishing, River/Stream
  • Hiking
  • Horse Stalls
  • Horseback Riding
  • Horseshoes
  • Jogging/Running
  • Kiosk
  • Nature Study
  • Office/Ranger Station
  • Parking
  • Photography
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Pavilion
  • Picnic Tables
  • Picnicing
  • Restrooms
  • Stargazing
  • Trails, Equestrian
  • Walking
  • 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
    Peak Season
    Jan 01 2024 -
    Dec 31 2024
    Tent Only
    $13.50
    RV or Tent
    $13.35-$22.25
    Pavilion
    $18.69
    Horse Stall
    $9.30
    Peak Season
    Jan 01 2025 -
    Dec 31 2025
    Tent Only
    $13.50
    RV or Tent
    $13.35-$22.25
    Pavilion
    $18.69
    Horse Stall
    $9.30

    *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):
    29.46944, -81.65083
    29°28'10"N, 81°39'3"W

    Welaka State Forest is located on the eastern edge of the St. Johns River in Putnam County. From the Palatka- At the intersection of US 17 and CR 309 in Satsuma, FL turn south on CR 309. Contine south on CR 309 for 6.6 miles. You will see the the Welaka State Forest Office on your left. Turn left at the forest office and follow the service road in front of the office for 0.6 miles to the equestrian area. From the south (Deland)- At the intersection of US 17 and CR 308 in Crescent City turn left (west) on CR 308. Continue on CR 308 for 8.4 miles to CR 309. Turn right (north) on CR 309 and travel for 3.2 miles. You will see the Welaka State Forest Office on your right. Turn right at the forest office and follow the service road in front of the office for 0.6 miles to the equestrian area.
    Contact Information

    Mailing Address:

    Equestrian Campground Welaka State Forest
    PO Box 174
    Welaka  FL  32193
    Phone Number:
    Information:  (386) 292-2478
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