Watermelon Pond Primitive Campsites Goethe State Forest

This is a separate tract of land managed by Goethe State Forest located in Alachua County north of the main body of the forest. The Watermelon Pond primitive campsites are co-located with the Watermelon Pond Trailhead. The trails in this section of the forest are multi-use so it is likely hikers will see equestrian users on the trail. As these campsites are primitive, there is no electric and or water on site. There is a restroom at the trailhead. Campers have a designated parking spot and walk in 20-40 yards to their campsite. Recreational activities featured here are: hiking, picnicking, bird watching, equestrian, wildlife viewing and photography. This area is also great for stargazing.

The Watermelon Pond tract of Goethe State Forest has primitive campsites and recreational trails that offer a variety of activities such as hiking, horseback riding, picnicking, birding, wildlife viewing and photography. The state forest is also adjacent to Watermelon Pond Wildlife and Environmental Area managed by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. This allows forest visitors to enjoy twice as much state land. Get outdoors and explore the recreational opportunities at Watermelon Pond or other tracts of Goethe State Forest.
For further information please visit:
https://www.fdacs.gov/Divisions-Offices/Florida-Forest-Service/Our-Forests/State-Forests/Goethe-State-Forest.

A restroom (no showers) is located in the day use parking area.