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Matanzas State Forest Group Campground

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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

The Matanzas Group Camp is located in the Matanzas State Forest (St. Johns County), about 25 minutes south of St. Augustine, FL. This camp has the following facilities: group campsite with a communal portalet, a communal pitcher pump (non-potable) and no electricity. Recreational activities featured here are: hunting, picnicking, bird watching, wildlife viewing and photography.

This primitive campground has non-potbale water and no electric hookups. One communal portalet is present.

Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Florida forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org

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Location

Matanzas State Forest Group Campground is located in Florida

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Exit 305 on I-95, travel east on County Road 206 for 2 miles. Turn right (south) on US Hwy 1. Travel 2.8 miles on US Hwy 1, and turn left (east) on Double Gate Road into the main entrance of Matanzas State Forest. Travel 1.4 miles and turn left (north) on Longleaf Road. Travel 0.4 miles and turn right (east) on Evans Road. Travel 1 mile and turn left (north) on Group Camp Road. Travel 1.2 miles to the campground.

Address

6840 US Highway 1 South
St. Augustine, FL 32086

Coordinates

29.74506388888889 N
81.26984166666666 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Available
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Reservable
  • Electric Hookups
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • 30 Amp Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Matanzas State Forest Group Campground have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Matanzas State Forest Group Campground has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

Are fires allowed at Matanzas State Forest Group Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Matanzas State Forest Group Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Matanzas State Forest Group Campground?

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