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Cary State Forest Campground, FL

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The Cary Campground is located within the Cary State Forest (Nassau County), about 5 minutes northeast of Bryceville, FL. This campground has the following facilities: campsites with electric and water, campsites with water only, dump station, an educational pavilion (Day Use ...
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Overview

Description

The Cary Campground is located within the Cary State Forest (Nassau County), about 5 minutes northeast of Bryceville, FL. This campground has the following facilities: campsites with electric and water, campsites with water only, dump station, an educational pavilion (Day Use Only) and restrooms with showers. Recreational activities featured here are: hiking, picnicking, horseback riding, wildlife viewing and photography.

Geography:

Cary State Forest has over 13,000 acres of woodlands, swamps and cypress domes. It has numerous wildlife and plant species, including ones listed as endangered, threatened or of special concern. For further information about Cary State Forest, please Click Here.

Recreation:

Cary State Forest has a campground, a group camp, day-use areas and recreational trails that offer a variety of activities such as hiking, camping, nature study, birding, wildlife viewing, hunting, horseback riding and wildflower viewing. Get outdoors and explore the recreational opportunities at Cary State Forest; for further information please Click Here.

Facilities:

Dump station for RV users on Pavilion Rd (See Map)
Showers and flushable restrooms (See Map) Pavilion (Day Use Only)

Nearby Attractions:

Fort Clinch State Park- Fernandina Beach,FL
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge-Folkston, GA
Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens- Jacksonville, FL
Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary- Jacksonville, FL
Little Talbot Island State Park- Jacksonville, FL
Timucuan Ecological & Historical Preserve- Jacksonville, FL
EverBank Field (Jaguars Stadium)- Jacksonville, FL
St.Johns Town Center- Jacksonville, FL

Booking Window
Thu Feb 13 2025 - Tue Jan 13 2026

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
Wed Jan 01 2025
Wed Dec 31 2025
Peak
Thu Jan 01 2026
Thu Dec 31 2026
Services and Amenities
Within Park
  • Bathhouse
  • Bird Watching
  • Campground Host
  • Camping, Improved Site
  • Camping, Primitive
  • Dump Station, Camper
  • Enterance
  • Fire Rings
  • Hiking
  • Hiking Moderate
  • Hiking Trail
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hunting
  • Kiosk
  • Office/Ranger Station
  • Parking
  • Photography
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Tables
  • Picnicing
  • Restrooms
  • Trails, Equestrian
  • Trails, Hiking/Walking, Easy
  • Trails, Moderate Hiking
  • Walking
  • Wildflower Viewing
  • Wildlife Viewing
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 2025 -
    Dec 31 2025
    RV or Tent
    $13.51
    Pavilion
    $18.69
    Peak Season
    Jan 01 2026 -
    Dec 31 2026
    RV or Tent
    $13.51
    Pavilion
    $18.69

    *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):
    30.3992, -81.92858
    30°23'57"N, 81°55'43"W

    From I-10 take exit 343 toward Baldwin. Turn left onto US 301 N for 1.1 mi. Turn right onto W Beaver St/Lake City Rd for 0.7 mi. Turn Left onto US 301 N 7.7 mi. Turn right onto Pavilion Rd for 0.3 miles to campground entrance.
    From I-95 take exit 373 toward Callahan. Head west on FL-200/Florida A1A for 12 mi. Continue straight onto US 301 S for 11 miles. Turn left onto Pavilion Rd for 0.3 mi to Campground entrance.
    Contact Information

    Mailing Address:

    Cary State Forest Campground
    7465 Pavilion Dr
    Bryceville  FL  32009
    Phone Number:
    Information:  (904)266-8398
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