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!
For more information, please contact the state forest office at (407) 971-3500.
Drought conditions continue to worsen, and numerous Florida counties have implemented burn bans. State Forest campgrounds within counties under a burn ban are subject to the same restrictions, which may affect your camping experience. Please check the Burn Ban Public Dashboard and plan accordingly before making a reservation.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundCharles H. Bronson State Forest Primitive Campsites is located in Florida
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
