Established Camping
Iron Bridge Camp Shelter (Florida National Scenic Trail)
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 (386) 329-2552.
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.
Description
Etoniah Creek State Forest contains 8,879 acres of various natural communities. The forest was acquired as part of the Etoniah/Cross Florida Greenway Conservation and Recreation Lands (CARL) project. Etoniah Creek State Forest is named after Etoniah Creek, a stream that travels 2.5 miles through the eastern portion of the forest.
Use of this site requires the visitor to hike in 1.7 miles from the closest trailhead. There is no vehicle access to this site. This is a walk up only site.
No potable water or electric at this site.
This forest allows hunting at various times throughout the year. Please check hunting dates before planning your visit. Please wear blaze orange during hunting seasons.
Prescribed burns are conducted on the forest throughout the year.
Be bear aware. Take all proper precautions.
Location
Iron Bridge Camp Shelter (Florida National Scenic Trail) is located in Florida
Directions
**From SR 19 in Palatka** - Drive 12 miles west on SR 100 to Holloway Road. Turn right. Continue 2.5 miles north on Holloway Road to Fieldhouse Road (look for forest headquarters sign). Turn right. Park at the Florida Trail kiosk. Hike north and east along the Florida Trail for 1.7 miles. The multi-use trailhead with picnic tables and restrooms is 0.2 miles up the road. **From Keystone Heights, FL** - Drive east on SR 100 to Holloway Road. Turn left (north) on Holloway Road. Continue 2.5 miles north on Holloway Road to Fieldhouse Road (look for forest headquarters sign). Turn right. Park at the Florida Trail kiosk. Hike north and east along the Florida Trail for 1.7 miles. The multi-use (Holloway Day Use Area) trailhead with picnic tables and restrooms is 0.2 miles up the road.
Address
390 Holloway Road
Florahome, FL 32140
Coordinates
29.76225 N
81.82747 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiFair
- VerizonGood
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
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
