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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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Welaka State Forest Campground, 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, restroom,...
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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:

24 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

Services & 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
Alerts and Important Information
This equestrian camping area is mixed in among the day use equestrian area. The five sites have water and electric at each site. The 5 tent sites do not have water or electric hook-ups. Prescribed burns are conducted on the forest during the year and will not impact the use of the campground.
Contact Information:
Mailing Address:
Welaka State Forest Campground
PO Box 174
Welaka  FL  32193
Phone Number:
Information:  (386) 292-2348