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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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River Road Campground Lake George State Forest, FL

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Average Rating: 4.2
Average Rating: 4.2
Average Rating: 4.2
Average Rating: 4.2
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The River Road Campground is located in the Lake George State Forest (Volusia County), about 15 minutes southeast of Astor, FL. This campground has the following facilities: campsites communal pitcher pump (non-potable) and communal portalet. No electric hookups avaliable. Recreational ...
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Description
The River Road Campground is located in the Lake George State Forest (Volusia County), about 15 minutes southeast of Astor, FL. This campground has the following facilities: campsites communal pitcher pump (non-potable) and communal portalet. No electric hookups avaliable. Recreational activities featured here are: hiking, horseback riding, hunting, picnicking, bird watching, wildlife viewing and photography.
Geography:

Lake George State Forest is over 21,000 acres of woodlands, swamps and depressions that provides a corridor and roaming area crucial to the survival of the Florida black bear population in the area. The St. Johns River borders 3 1/2 miles of the forest and provides a wealth of ecologically valuable communities as well as river-based recreation. For further information about Lake George State Forest, please Click Here.

Recreation:

Lake George State Forest has a campground, day-use areas and recreational trails that offer a variety of activities such as hiking, camping, nature study, birding, fishing, hunting, horseback riding and mountain biking. This forest is part of the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail as well as the Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway. Get outdoors and explore the recreational opportunities at Lake George State Forest; for further information please Click Here.

Facilities:

Campsites are equipped with picnic table, firering, and grill. Non-potable water and a portalet is available on site.

Nearby Attractions:

Flagler, Ormond and Daytona Beaches
Tiger Bay State Forest
Tomoka State Park
Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic State Park
Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area
Washington Oaks Gardens State Park
Matanzas State Forest
Faver Dykes State Park
Daytona International Speedway
Ocala National Forest
Wekiva Springs State Park
DeLeon Springs State Park
Blue Springs State Park
Seminole State Forest
Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge
Bulow Creek State Park

Services & Amenities:

Within Park
  • Bicycling
  • Bird Watching
  • Boating, Canoeing
  • Boating, Kayaking
  • Camping, Primitive
  • Fire Rings
  • Fishing, Pier
  • Fishing, River/Stream
  • Grills
  • Hiking
  • Hiking Trail
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hunting
  • Jogging/Running
  • Kiosk
  • Nature Study
  • Parking
  • Photography
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Picnic Tables
  • Restrooms
  • River/Stream
  • Trails, Hiking/Walking, Easy
  • Walking
  • Water Spigot
  • Wildlife Viewing
Alerts and Important Information
  • Be bear aware: keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from the area after eating.
  • A communal pitcher pump with Non-potable water and a communal portalet are avaliable on site. No electric hookups at this facility. A gate combination is required to enter this campground. The combination is found at the very bottom of the confirmation email sent from Reserve America when a site is booked.
  • Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Florida forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information
Contact Information:
Mailing Address:
River Road Campground Lake George State Forest
5458 US Highwat 17
De Leon Springs  FL  32130
Phone Number:
Information:  (386)384-5256