Where the St. Johns River winds through Lake George State Forest, River Road Campground provides basic camping with full hookups at $8 per night. The forested sites include electric, water, and sewer connections alongside picnic tables, grills, and fire rings. Morgan R. notes the well-maintained primitive feel despite full amenities, highlighting bear-proof storage cabinets and the absence of road noise from the campground's riverside location. Pets are welcome, and reservations ensure availability for this drive-in accessible spot managed by the Florida Forest Service, making it a practical base for exploring camping near Lake George State Forest.
Description
The River Road Campground is located in the Lake George State Forest (Volusia County), about 15 minutes southeast of Astor, FL. This campground has the following facilities: campsites communal pitcher pump (non-potable) and communal portalet. No electric hookups avaliable. Recreational activities featured here are: hiking, horseback riding, hunting, picnicking, bird watching, wildlife viewing and photography.
- Be bear aware: keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from the area after eating.
- A communal pitcher pump with Non-potable water and a communal portalet are avaliable on site. No electric hookups at this facility. A gate combination is required to enter this campground. The combination is found at the very bottom of the confirmation email sent from Reserve America when a site is booked.
- 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 for further information
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
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
Map & DirectionsRiver Road Campground is located in Florida near Astor
Directions
**Physical Address:** 2645 St. Johns River Road Astor, FL 32102 From the east (Ormond Beach), take Exit 268 on I-95, travel west on State Road 40 for 26.5 miles. Turn left on St.Johns River Road. Travel 2.75 miles and campground is on the left.
Address
5458 US Highwat 17
De Leon Springs, FL 32130
Coordinates
29.134329 N
81.499978 W
Connectivity
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VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 12 usersLast on 5/6/26- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 3/2/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 12 usersLast on 5/6/26
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 53 min from Deltona, FL
- 1 hr from Ocala, FL
- 1 hr 12 min from Wildwood, FL
- 1 hr 16 min from Orlando, FL
