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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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North Fork Black Creek Camp Zone Jennings State Forest, FL

The North Fork Black Creek Camp Zone is located within the Jennings State Forest (Clay County), about 30 minutes northwest of Middleburg, FL. This camp has the following facilities: 2.5 mile one-way, hike in only camp area with no electricity or water. Recreational activities ...
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Description

The North Fork Black Creek Camp Zone is located within the Jennings State Forest (Clay County), about 30 minutes northwest of Middleburg, FL. This camp has the following facilities: 2.5 mile one-way, hike in only camp area with no electricity or water. Recreational activities featured here are: hiking, hunting, fishing, horseback riding, picnicking, birding, wildlife viewing, and photography.

Geography:

Jennings State Forest has over 25,000 acres of woodlands, rivers and creeks. Several ravines can be found in Jennings State Forest. These ravines are located along seepage streams leading to North Fork Black Creek. The spring-fed streams are visible when canoeing between Powell Ford and Ellis Ford on North Fork Black Creek. For further information about Jennings State Forest, please Click Here.

Recreation:

Jennings State Forest has a campground, 2 camp zones, day-use areas and recreational trails that offer a variety of activities such as hiking, camping, swimming, canoeing, fishing, nature study, birding, wildlife viewing, hunting, horseback riding and wildflower viewing. This forest is part of the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail. Get outdoors and explore the recreational opportunities at Jennings State Forest; for further information please Click Here.

Facilities:

This hike in camp zone features one picnic table, one fire ring, and open area capable of holding up to 9 tents. Parking for this camp zone is provided at the Old Jennings Trailhead. Users must pay the appropriate day use fee for parking at the Old Jennings Trailhead. The hike is 2.5 miles one-way. Users should use the Southern end of the N.Fork Black Creek Hiking trail to access the camp zone.

Nearby Attractions:

Camp Blanding Musemum and Memorial Park - located 12 miles south of Middleburg on SR 16, east of Starke, FL. Open noon to 4:00 pm daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas Days.

Eugene L. Matthews Historical Musemum(Bradford County) - 20 miles south and west of Middleburg. Take SR 21 south, right onto SR 16 West, left onto CR 230 to Starke. Open Tuesday to Thursday 1:00pm to 5:00 pm.

Middleburg Historical Musemum - 20 minutes south of Jennings State Forest , 3912 Section Street in Middleburg. Open Sunday 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm.

Booking Window
Thu May 09 2024 - Wed Apr 09 2025

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

Services and Amenities
Within Park
  • Bird Watching
  • Boating, Canoeing
  • Boating, Kayaking
  • Camping, Primitive
  • Canoeing
  • Fire Rings
  • Fishing
  • Fishing, River/Stream
  • Hiking
  • Hiking Moderate
  • Hiking Trail
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hunting
  • Jogging/Running
  • Kiosk
  • Nature Study
  • Photography
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Tables
  • Picnicing
  • Stargazing
  • Swimming - River
  • Trails, Equestrian
  • Trails, Hiking/Walking, Easy
  • Trails, Moderate Hiking
  • Viewing Platform/Overlk
  • 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
    General Season
    May 09 2024 -
    May 09 2025
    Tent Only
    $9.09
    Primitive
    $9.09

    *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):
    30.11868, -81.90827
    30°7'7"N, 81°54'30"W

    From Jacksonville FL, I-10 west, take exit 350, SR 23/Cecil Commerce Center. Follow SR 23 south (14 miles). Turn right onto Old Jennings Rd, head west (3 miles). Turn right onto Live Oak Lane, heading north (.5 mile). The Old Jennings Recreation Area/Trailhead will be on your left.
    Contact Information

    Mailing Address:

    North Fork Black Creek Camp Zone Jennings State Forest
    1337 Long Horn Road
    Middleburg  FL  32068
    Phone Number:
    Information:  (904)406-6390
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