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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.

Maple Set Campground, FL

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The Maple Set Campground is located within the Maple Set Recreation Area, in the John M. Bethea State Forest (Baker County), about 30 minutes north of Sanderson, FL. This campground is located next to the St. Mary's River and has the following facilities: campsites with no ...
Status: Open year round.   Season Dates
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Forest Road 14
Primitive/Hunt Camp
10
23
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed - no Near Water - no
Forest Road 8
Primitive/Hunt Camp
10
30
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Forest Road 8
Primitive/Hunt Camp
10
30
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Maple Set Campground
Tent Only
8
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed - no Near Water - no
Maple Set Campground
Tent Only
8
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed - no Near Water - no
Maple Set Campground
Tent Only
8
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed - no Near Water - no
Maple Set Campground
Tent Only
8
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed - no Near Water - no
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Description

The Maple Set Campground is located within the Maple Set Recreation Area, in the John M. Bethea State Forest (Baker County), about 30 minutes north of Sanderson, FL. This campground is located next to the St. Mary's River and has the following facilities: campsites with no electricity or water, a communal pitcher pump (non-potable water), swimming area, a boardwalk and hiking trail. Recreational activities featured here are: fishing, hiking, hunting, swimming, canoeing, picnicking, bird watching, wildlife viewing and photography.

Geography:

John M. Bethea State Forest has over 37,000 acres of woodlands, 3 miles of river frontage, and establishes a continuous wildlife corridor between the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge and the Osceola National Forest. John M. Bethea State Forest is home to Florida black bears, river otters and bobcats. Bird species include hawks, wood storks, bald eagles, grasshopper sparrows and sandhill cranes. For further information about John M. Bethea State Forest, please Click Here.

Recreation:

John M. Bethea State Forest has a campground, hunt camps, day-use areas and recreational trails that offer a variety of activities such as swimming, hiking, camping, canoeing, birding, fishing, hunting and horseback riding. Get outdoors and explore the recreational opportunities at John M. Bethea State Forest; for further information please Click Here.

Facilities:

Swimming area,Fishing, Boardwalk, Hiking Trail.

Nearby Attractions:

Osceola National Forest, Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge (Georgia)

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, Primitive
  • Fire Rings
  • Fishing, River/Stream
  • Hiking
  • Hiking Trail
  • Hunting
  • Kiosk
  • Parking
  • Photography
  • Picnic Tables
  • Picnicing
  • River/Stream
  • Swimming - River
  • Trails, Equestrian
  • Trails, Hiking/Walking, Easy
  • Water Access, River / Stream
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
    $9.09
    Primitive/Hunt Camp
    $9.09
    Peak Season
    Jan 01 2025 -
    Dec 31 2025
    Tent Only
    $9.09
    Primitive/Hunt Camp
    $9.09

    *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):
    30.52517, -82.23134
    30°31'31"N, 82°13'53"W

    Maple Set Campground Entrance: Take Exit 333 off I - 10, head north on County Road 125 (9.8 miles),Turn right onto County Road 127 (10.1), Turn right onto State Road 2 then immediately left back onto County Road 127(0.4 miles), Turn right on to John Burnsed Road and follow signs to campground.

    Hunt Camp Entrance:Take Exit 333 off I - 10, head north on County Road 125 (15.0 miles),Turn right onto County Road 250 (1.1 miles), the road will fork and become a county dirt road Eddy Grade – Stay left at the fork and continue 4.0 miles until you reach Forest Road 14 on your right, Turn right onto Forest Road 14 and continue 0.5 miles and the campsite will be on the right marked with campsite sign post.

    Contact Information

    Mailing Address:

    Maple Set Campground
    11656 State Road 2
    Sanderson  FL  32087
    Phone Number:
    Information:  (904)259-4688
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