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Dowling Park River Camp — Suwannee River Wilderness Trail

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The Suwannee River Wilderness Trail is a partnership of locations along the river whose purpose is to provide amenities for paddlers. The five River Camps at Dowling Park, Holton Creek, Peacock Slough, Adams Tract, and Woods Ferry are accessible by river only, and are not open to vehicular traffic.  To maintain the wilderness experience, drive-in camping is not available. Many private, state and county locations are also available for overnight stays or restocking supplies.

Dowling Park River Camp is located near the Suwannee River Wilderness Trail in Florida. The terrain consists of flatlands and riverbanks, providing a natural setting for camping. Nearby attractions include the Suwannee River State Park and the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, both offering opportunities for outdoor activities and entertainment.

Description

State Park

The Dowling Park River Camp is the third river camp between White Springs and Branford and provides 5 screened shelters, a picnic pavilion, restrooms with hot showers, and a tent-camping area.The Christian tract north river access point provides a canoe launch, and the south parking area overlooks Shirley Springs.

Visitors may enjoy fishing, as well as biking, hiking, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing on administrative roads.

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Location

Dowling Park River Camp — Suwannee River Wilderness Trail is located in Florida

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Directions

Christian tract from Live Oak: Travel SR 51 south, turn right on CR 250; travel 10 miles to 225th Road, turn left; travel 3 miles, turn right on 132nd Street; travel 1 mile to 233rd Road, cross the road to the entrance of the Christian tract.

Coordinates

30.246464991946027 N
83.24556130170971 W

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Access

  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

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  • WiFi
    Available
  • Verizon
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  • AT&T
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  • T-Mobile
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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Reviewed Jan. 4, 2021

An Oasis for Paddlers!

We did a 65 mile paddle on the Suwanee River and stayed at two river camps and a campsite! We loved all the spots. These river camps are a TREAT! WOW!

Dowling Park and Peakock Slough were both really nice river camps. Here are some things we liked about Dowling Park

  • hosts had firewood for sale! $6/bundle. They were quite friendly :) not sure if every host has firewood though.
  • free! didn’t require reservations during our winter COVID trip time
  • screened in pavilions with light/fan and outlets. Each one has a fire pit, grill and water spigot! Quite cute :)
  • decent amount of privacy between sites - but we were the only ones there at the end of December!
  • bathrooms with hot showers. Dowling Park must flood at times bc the bathrooms were trailers and some of the pavilions were two stories up with stairs (except one handicap accessible one)
  • canoe racks
  • larger pavilion with picnic tables
  • wheelbarrows to wheel your stuff from the river to campsite. Amazing!
  • extra primitive sites
  • dishwashing area
  • Review photo of Dowling Park River Camp — Suwannee River Wilderness Trail by Caitlin R., January 4, 2021
  • Review photo of Dowling Park River Camp — Suwannee River Wilderness Trail by Caitlin R., January 4, 2021
  • Review photo of Dowling Park River Camp — Suwannee River Wilderness Trail by Caitlin R., January 4, 2021
Reviewed May. 7, 2018

River Camp with easy put in

This was our starting point for a 50 miler with a boy scout troop. Easy put in and take out, 5 screened sleeping pavilions, clean bathrooms with showers, large group pavilion. One of the best river camp systems in the USA! Camps are approx. 10 - 12 miles apart - reservations highly suggested - but no fee to reserve (at this time)

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the elevation of Dowling Park River Camp — Suwannee River Wilderness Trail?

    Dowling Park River Camp — Suwannee River Wilderness Trail is located at 46 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Dowling Park River Camp — Suwannee River Wilderness Trail?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Dowling Park River Camp — Suwannee River Wilderness Trail, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Dowling Park River Camp — Suwannee River Wilderness Trail have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Dowling Park River Camp — Suwannee River Wilderness Trail does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Dowling Park River Camp — Suwannee River Wilderness Trail?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is available, AT&T is available, and T-Mobile is good.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Dowling Park River Camp — Suwannee River Wilderness Trail?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Dowling Park River Camp — Suwannee River Wilderness Trail. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Dowling Park River Camp — Suwannee River Wilderness Trail, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Dowling Park River Camp — Suwannee River Wilderness Trail?

    There are 8 campsites at Dowling Park River Camp — Suwannee River Wilderness Trail and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts