Within Park
- Bird Watching
- Camping, Backcountry
- Fire Rings
- Kiosk
- Parking
- Photography
- Picnic Tables
- Trails, Moderate Hiking
- Wildflower Viewing
- Wildlife Viewing
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.
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.
Florida State Forests
Attention: For more information, please contact the state forest office at (407) 971-3500.
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.
Charles H. Bronson Primitive Campsites, FL
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The Charles H Bronson Primitive Campsite is located within Charles H Bronson State Forest (Seminole County), about 40 miles east of Orlando, FL. These three primitive campsites are hike in and hike out sites only. There is no water or electricity at these sites. Each site has ...
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Overview
Description
The Charles H Bronson Primitive Campsite is located within Charles H Bronson State Forest (Seminole County), about 40 miles east of Orlando, FL. These three primitive campsites are hike in and hike out sites only. There is no water or electricity at these sites. Each site has fire ring and picnic table. Recreational activities featured here are: hiking, bird watching, wildlife viewing, wildflower viewing and nature study.
Geography:
The Charles H. Bronson State Forest's most notable feature is the St. Johns River, which makes up part of the forest's eastern boundary. It is designated as an American Heritage River and, at 310 miles, is the longest river in Florida. The forest provides a crucial source of protection for wetlands and associated natural communities within the floodplain of the St. Johns River. Other natural communities include wet prairie, pine flatwoods, sandhill and cypress swamp. The forest supports a variety of wildlife, including deer, turkey, gray squirrel, alligator, Sherman's fox squirrel, gopher tortoise, bald eagle, roseate spoonbill, sandhill crane and wood stork. For additional information about Charles H Bronson State Forest, please Click Here. Campsite maps: https://www.fdacs.gov/content/download/83397/file/Campsites%20at%20the%20Joshua%20Creek%20Tract%20Map.pdf
Recreation:
The forest is open during daylight hours for visitors to enjoy picnicking, horseback riding, hiking, fishing and wildlife viewing. Access to the trails is available at one main trailhead at the end of Phillips Road and at a shared trailhead at the Chuluota Wilderness Area. For additional information about Charles H Bronson State Forest, please Click Here.
Nearby Attractions:
Little Big Econ State Forest, Orlando Wetlands Park, Seminole Ranch Conservation Area, Fort Christmas Historical Park, Airboat Rides at Midway,Canaveral National Seashore, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Kennedy Space Center, Cocoa Beach, Walt Disney World, Sea World Orlando, Universal Studios Orlando
Booking Window
Tue Sep 30 2025 - Sun Aug 30 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
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
Jan 01 2025 -
Dec 31 2025
Tent Only
$8.89
Peak Season
Jan 01 2026 -
Dec 31 2026
Jan 01 2026 -
Dec 31 2026
Tent Only
$8.89
*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):
28.60201, -81.03037
28°36'7"N, 81°1'49"W
From I-95:
Take exit 215 for FL-50 toward Titusville/Orlando-0.2 miles
Turn right onto FL-50 W (signsfor Christmas/Orlando)-7.9 miles
Continue straight onto FL-50 W/ E Colonial Drive-2.8 miles
Turn right onto SW Christmas Road-2.7 miles
Merge onto FL-420-0.4 miles
Turn right onto Phillips Road-1.5 miles
End at 3563 Phillips Road Christmas, FL 32709
From I-4:
East on FL- 46E, Right onto S.French Avenue, Left onto W 25th Street/Paola Road West, Follow slight right, Slight right onto FL-46 E/East 25th Street, Right on CR 426 W, Left onto Snow Hill Road, Left onto Avenue H, Left onto Brumley Road, Right onto Lake Mills Road, Left onto Fort Christmas Road, In 5.8 Miles turn left onto Phillips Road. End at 3563 Phillips Road Christmas, FL 32709
28.60201, -81.03037
28°36'7"N, 81°1'49"W
From I-95:
Take exit 215 for FL-50 toward Titusville/Orlando-0.2 miles
Turn right onto FL-50 W (signsfor Christmas/Orlando)-7.9 miles
Continue straight onto FL-50 W/ E Colonial Drive-2.8 miles
Turn right onto SW Christmas Road-2.7 miles
Merge onto FL-420-0.4 miles
Turn right onto Phillips Road-1.5 miles
End at 3563 Phillips Road Christmas, FL 32709
From I-4:
East on FL- 46E, Right onto S.French Avenue, Left onto W 25th Street/Paola Road West, Follow slight right, Slight right onto FL-46 E/East 25th Street, Right on CR 426 W, Left onto Snow Hill Road, Left onto Avenue H, Left onto Brumley Road, Right onto Lake Mills Road, Left onto Fort Christmas Road, In 5.8 Miles turn left onto Phillips Road. End at 3563 Phillips Road Christmas, FL 32709
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