Welaka State Forest manages this drive-in campground, which provides full hookups including electric, water, and sewer alongside a forested setting in north-central Florida. Sites accommodate big rigs and include picnic tables, with campfires permitted and pets welcome. Nightly rates run $9 to $22, and reservations are available. Anglers and hikers have access to fishing and trail networks within the forest. Campers weighing campgrounds around Welaka will find several alternatives close by, including Trail Boss Camp Ground & Marina to the west.
Description
The Welaka Equestrian Campground is located within the Sandhill Equestrian Trailhead in the Welaka State Forest (Putnam County), about 25 minutes south of Palatka, FL. This campground has the following facilities: campsites with electric and water, 48 horse stalls, horse arenas, restroom, showers and pavilion. Recreational activities featured here are: horseback riding, picnicking, hunting, bird watching, wildlife viewing and photography.
This equestrian camping area is mixed in among the day use equestrian area. The five sites have water and electric at each site. The 5 tent sites do not have water or electric hook-ups. Prescribed burns are conducted on the forest during the year and will not impact the use of the campground.
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsEquestrian Campground is located in Florida near Welaka
Directions
Welaka State Forest is located on the eastern edge of the St. Johns River in Putnam County. **From the Palatka** - At the intersection of US 17 and CR 309 in Satsuma, FL turn south on CR 309. Contine south on CR 309 for 6.6 miles. You will see the the Welaka State Forest Office on your left. Turn left at the forest office and follow the service road in front of the office for 0.6 miles to the equestrian area.**From the south (Deland)**- At the intersection of US 17 and CR 308 in Crescent City turn left (west) on CR 308. Continue on CR 308 for 8.4 miles to CR 309. Turn right (north) on CR 309 and travel for 3.2 miles. You will see the Welaka State Forest Office on your right. Turn right at the forest office and follow the service road in front of the office for 0.6 miles to the equestrian area.
Address
PO Box 174
Welaka, FL 32193
Coordinates
29.469486528451174 N
81.65160924429021 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 8/5/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 8/5/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
