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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 ...
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Forest Road 14
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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)

Wed Aug 26 2026 - Mon Jul 26 2027

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


Season Schedule

Park Season
Start
End
Peak
Thu Jan 01 2026
Thu Dec 31 2026
Peak
Fri Jan 01 2027
Fri Dec 31 2027
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
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 2026 -
Dec 31 2026
Tent Only
$9.09
Primitive/Hunt Camp
$9.09
Peak Season
Jan 01 2027 -
Dec 31 2027
Tent Only
$9.09
Primitive/Hunt Camp
$9.09

*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):
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.

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