Fishing, hiking, and wildlife watching draw campers to Charles H. Bronson State Forest, where forested terrain and a nearby creek give the site a woodsy character that sets it apart from more developed Florida campgrounds. At $8 per night, the price is low, but the amenities are fuller than the cost suggests: electric, water, and sewer hookups are available, along with picnic tables and campfire access. Pets are welcome, and reservations can be made in advance. Drive-in access keeps things straightforward. Anglers and trail users looking at sites near Christmas will find this one of the more affordable hooked-up options in the area. It suits RV campers and tent campers alike who want forest surroundings without giving up basic utilities.
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.
Cell phone coverage is unreliable within the forest boundaries. Depending on cellular provider, some cell phones may have service in portions of the campsites and some phones will not have service at all.
Trail users are recommended to wear 500 square inches of Blaze Orange during the hunting season. Please review the Charles H. Bronson Wildlife Management Area brochure for hunting season dates before visiting the forest at Myfwc.com/Hunting/WMA-Brochures.
Campsites have no drinking water, trash receptacles or restrooms.
Pets are not recommended but if you do bring them they must stay on a leash.
Alcohol is prohibited.
Be aware of snakes, alligators and bears.
Camp access is hike in and hike out only.
Campsites have a fire ring and picnic table.
Campsite # 1 Joshua Creek Campsite can accommodate a maximum of 6 people. The campsite can fit 3 tents size 5 feet by 7 feet or 2 tents size 6 feet by 7 feet.
Campsite # 2 County Line Campsite can accommodate a maximum of 6 people. The campsite can fit 3 tents size 5 feet by 7 feet or 2 tents size 6 feet by 7 feet.
Campsite # 3 Fern Campsite can accommodate a maximum of 6 people. The campsite can fit 3 tents size 5 feet by 7 feet or 2 tents size 6 feet by 7 feet.
Campfires/Firewood
Fires are only permitted in the existing steel fire rings.
Cutting standing trees (alive or dead) is not permitted.
Leave No Trace
Camping is restricted to the designated sites.
Pack out all trash, including all food and food waste.
Pet waste must be picked up and removed from the campsite.
Respect wildlife and be considerate of other visitors.
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts 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.
For more information, please contact the state forest office at (407) 971-3500.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsCharles H. Bronson State Forest Primitive Campsites is located in Florida near Christmas
Directions
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
Address
1350 Snow Hill Road
Geneva, FL 32732
Coordinates
28.59968 N
81.045739 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
