Coldwater Gardens sits in the open terrain of Santa Rosa County near Jay, Florida, where the access road runs rough enough to warrant a careful approach. The private campground has electric and water hookups, drinking water, showers, toilets, WiFi, and picnic tables, making it a functional base for both tent campers and RVs. On-site, there is a small farm area with chickens, hiking trails, and a rentable treehouse. Reservations are available, and nightly rates start at $20. Campers planning a longer stay in the region may find it worth browsing campsites near Jay or checking out Blackwater River State Forest Coldwater Creek to the south. The mix of farm character and trail access gives this spot a distinct setup worth considering for a family outing or a two-person getaway.
Description
Big Meadows Campground is near many of the major facilities and popular hiking trails in the Park, with three waterfalls and Big Meadows within walking distance.
Camping fee: $20 per night
Reservations: in early spring, Big Meadows Campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis only. Beginning in early May, there are a combination of reserveable campsites and first-come, first-served sites available. Group sites are available and can be reserved up to one year in advance.
RV Information: features pull-through and deep back-in sites which can handle most RVs and a tow vehicle. No electric or water hookups. Campground has potable water spigots and a dump station.
Generators: use is limited to certain areas and times designated on campground map.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsColdwater Gardens is located in Florida near Jay
Coordinates
30.94746729 N
87.02753328 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Dispersed
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
- Yurts
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
Drive Time
- 43 min from Crestview, FL
- 50 min from Pensacola, FL
- 1 hr 23 min from Daphne, AL
- 1 hr 25 min from Mobile, AL
