Seminole State Forest Primitive Campsites

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28500 SR44, Eustis FL 32736
Eustis, FL 32736

The Seminole Primitive Campsites are located in the Seminole State Forest (Lake County). These primitive campsites have the following facilities: campsites with a no electricity and no water. Certain sites are designated for groups. Recreational activities featured here are: hiking, horseback riding, biking, fishing, hunting, picnicking, bird watching, wildlife viewing and photography. Two trailheads provide primary access for the campsites. The Bear Pond Trailhead is located off of State Road 46, 5.3 miles west of Interstate 4. Cassia Trailhead is located off of Brantley Branch Road, 0.1 miles east of State Road 44 in Cassia. The trailheads provide parking areas for the walk up campsites and entrance gates for the reservation campsites.

Seminole State Forest has campsites, day-use areas and recreation trails that offer a variety of activities such as hiking, biking, horseback riding, camping, picnicking, fishing, boating, birding, wildlife viewing, photography and hunting. This state forest is part of the Florida National Scenic Trail, the Great Florida Birding Trail and the Wekiva Wild and Scenic River System. Get outdoors and explore the recreational opportunities at Seminole State Forest; for further information and MAP please Click Here.

The campsites have a minimum of one picnic table and fire ring.

Camp site features

Across 8 camp sites:

  • Fire pit: 6 of 8 sites
  • Picnic table: 6 of 8 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 8 sites
  • Group sites: 3 of 8 sites
  • Largest party: 20 people

Fees

Non-Peak Primitive Site $10.00 Non-Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00 Non-Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00 Non-Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00 Peak Primitive Site $10-$12 Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00-$24.00 Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00-$21.00 Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00-$23.00

Rules

Florida Black Bears are common in the area so be Bear Aware. Keep all food and attractants (toothpaste, bug spray, deodorant, sunscreen, coolers, garbage, etc.) in approved bear resistant containers or locked in your vehicle, and remove all food from the area after eating. Burn off food residue on outdoor grills. If you are unable to store items in your vehicle, place in bear bag and store it in a tree, 300 feet from sleeping area, 10 feet off the ground, and 4 feet from the attachment points. These are primitive campsites with no electricity, potable water or trash receptacles. Packing in supplies and packing out all trash is required. Canoes and boats for use on Black Water Creek must be hand launched. Gasoline powered watercraft are prohibited.

Directions

Directions to Bear Pond Trailhead: GPS Info 28.81992, -81.42825. From the intersection of Interstate 4 and State Road 46, go west on State Road 46 for 5.3 miles to the Seminole State Forest Bear Pond Trailhead entrance, located at the intersection of the Wekiva River Road. Turn north (right) and continue 0.3 miles to the parking area. Directions to Cassia Trailhead: GPS Info 28.88995, -81.46168. From the intersection of State Road 44 and State Road 19, go east on State Road 44 for 14.2 miles to Brantley Branch Road. Go east (right) on Brantley Branch Road 0.1 mile to Seminole State Forest Cassia Trailhead.

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Check in from 3 PM, check out by 1 PM.

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