The Florida Forest Service offers camping discounts for individuals age 65 and older, active-duty military or honorably discharged veterans, and for individuals 100% disabled at applicable camping facilities on Florida's State Forests. If you qualify for any of these discounts, please call the Reserve America Call Center at (877) 879-3859 and provide the appropriate document number (e.g., driver's license number; military ID number) to have the documentation added and your profile updated. Once this is complete, your discount will automatically apply upon checkout. The Florida Forest Service reserves the right to verify documentation provided to Reserve America.   
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.
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Attention: For more information, please contact the state forest office at (352) 360-6675.
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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Seminole State Forest Primitive Campsites, FL

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The Seminole Primitive Campsites are located in the Seminole State Forest (Lake County). These primitive campsites have the following facilities: campsites with a no electricity and no water. Certain sites are designated for groups. Recreational activities featured here are: ...
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Description

The Seminole Primitive Campsites are located in the Seminole State Forest (Lake County). These primitive campsites have the following facilities: campsites with a no electricity and no water. Certain sites are designated for groups. Recreational activities featured here are: hiking, horseback riding, biking, fishing, hunting, picnicking, bird watching, wildlife viewing and photography. Two trailheads provide primary access for the campsites. The Bear Pond Trailhead is located off of State Road 46, 5.3 miles west of Interstate 4. Cassia Trailhead is located off of Brantley Branch Road, 0.1 miles east of State Road 44 in Cassia. The trailheads provide parking areas for the walk up campsites and entrance gates for the reservation campsites.

Geography:

Seminole State Forest is over 27,000 acres of woodlands, springs and blackwater streams in the scenic Wekiva River Basin. The forest contains approximately 4,300 acres of sand pine scrub, a rapidly disappearing biological community found predominately in Florida. The scrub provides important habitat for many rare and threatened species, such as the Florida black bear and scrub-jay. For further information and MAP about Seminole State Forest, please Click Here.

Recreation:

Seminole State Forest has campsites, day-use areas and recreation trails that offer a variety of activities such as hiking, biking, horseback riding, camping, picnicking, fishing, boating, birding, wildlife viewing, photography and hunting. This state forest is part of the Florida National Scenic Trail, the Great Florida Birding Trail and the Wekiva Wild and Scenic River System. Get outdoors and explore the recreational opportunities at Seminole State Forest; for further information and MAP please Click Here.

Facilities:

The campsites have a minimum of one picnic table and fire ring.

Nearby Attractions:


Universal Studios
Sea World
Disney World
Gatorland
Daytona Beach
New Smyrna Beach
Sanford Zoo

Sun Sep 06 2026 - Fri Aug 06 2027

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


Season Schedule

Park Season
Start
End
Non Peak
Wed Apr 01 2026
Sat Oct 31 2026
Peak
Sun Nov 01 2026
Wed Mar 31 2027
Non Peak
Thu Apr 01 2027
Sun Oct 31 2027
Within Park
  • Bird Watching
  • Boating, Jon (Paddle)
  • Boating, Kayaking
  • Camping, Backcountry
  • Camping, Primitive
  • Canoeing
  • Dock, Fishing
  • Fire Rings
  • Fishing
  • Grills
  • Hiking Trail
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hunting
  • Information Kiosk
  • Interpretive Exhibit/Display
  • Jogging/Running
  • Kiosk
  • Mountain/Trail Bicycling
  • Nature Study
  • Park Lake
  • Parking
  • Photography
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Pavilion
  • Picnic Tables
  • Picnicing
  • Restrooms
  • River/Stream
  • Scenic Driving Routes
  • Stargazing
  • Trails, Equestrian
  • Trails, Hiking/Walking, Easy
  • Wildflower Viewing
  • Wildlife Viewing
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
Non Peak Season
Apr 01 2026 -
Oct 31 2026
Tent Only
$9.01
Group Tent
$18.02
Peak Season
Nov 01 2026 -
Mar 31 2027
Tent Only
$9.01
Group Tent
$18.02
Non Peak Season
Apr 01 2027 -
Oct 31 2027
Tent Only
$9.01
Group Tent
$18.02

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

**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
28.86768, -81.46629
28°52'4"N, 81°27'59"W

Directions to Bear Pond Trailhead: GPS Info 28.81992, -81.42825. From the intersection of Interstate 4 and State Road 46, go west on State Road 46 for 5.3 miles to the Seminole State Forest Bear Pond Trailhead entrance, located at the intersection of the Wekiva River Road. Turn north (right) and continue 0.3 miles to the parking area.

Directions to Cassia Trailhead: GPS Info 28.88995, -81.46168. From the intersection of State Road 44 and State Road 19, go east on State Road 44 for 14.2 miles to Brantley Branch Road. Go east (right) on Brantley Branch Road 0.1 mile to Seminole State Forest Cassia Trailhead.
Mailing Address:
Seminole State Forest Primitive Campsites
28500 SR44
Eustis  FL  32736
Phone Number:
Information:  (352) 589-1762