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Seminole State Forest Primitive Campsites

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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 (352) 360-6675.

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

FL Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service

Seminole State Forest

The Seminole Primitive Campsites are located in the Seminole State Forest (Lake County). These primitive campsites have the following facilities: campsites with a no electricity and no water. Certain sites are designated for groups. Recreational activities featured here are: hiking, horseback riding, biking, fishing, hunting, picnicking, bird watching, wildlife viewing and photography. Two trailheads provide primary access for the campsites. The Bear Pond Trailhead is located off of State Road 46, 5.3 miles west of Interstate 4. Cassia Trailhead is located off of Brantley Branch Road, 0.1 miles east of State Road 44 in Cassia. The trailheads provide parking areas for the walk up campsites and entrance gates for the reservation campsites.

Florida Black Bears are common in the area so be Bear Aware.

Keep all food and attractants (toothpaste, bug spray, deodorant, sunscreen, coolers, garbage, etc.) in approved bear resistant containers or locked in your vehicle, and remove all food from the area after eating. Burn off food residue on outdoor grills. If you are unable to store items in your vehicle, place in bear bag and store it in a tree, 300 feet from sleeping area, 10 feet off the ground, and 4 feet from the attachment points.

These are primitive campsites with no electricity, potable water or trash receptacles. Packing in supplies and packing out all trash is required.

Canoes and boats for use on Black Water Creek must be hand launched. Gasoline powered watercraft are prohibited.

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Location

Seminole State Forest Primitive Campsites is located in Florida

Directions

Directions to Bear Pond Trailhead: GPS Info 28.81992, -81.42825. From the intersection of Interstate 4 and State Road 46, go west on State Road 46 for 5.3 miles to the Seminole State Forest Bear Pond Trailhead entrance, located at the intersection of the Wekiva River Road. Turn north (right) and continue 0.3 miles to the parking area. Directions to Cassia Trailhead: GPS Info 28.88995, -81.46168. From the intersection of State Road 44 and State Road 19, go east on State Road 44 for 14.2 miles to Brantley Branch Road. Go east (right) on Brantley Branch Road 0.1 mile to Seminole State Forest Cassia Trailhead.

Address

9610 County Road 44
Leesburg, FL 34788

Coordinates

28.881680006146397 N
81.4261954974881 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site

Stay Connected

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

Site Types

Tent Sites
Group

Features

For Campers

Picnic Table
Reservable
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups
30 Amp Hookups
50 Amp Hookups

Contact

General Info

+13523606675

Reservations

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Drive Time

20 min from Deltona
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33 min from Orlando
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49 min from Wildwood
56 min from Wildwood
1 hr 2 min from Wildwood
1 hr 8 min from Ocala
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1 hr 23 min from Ocala

Meghan C.

Scout

Reviewed Jun. 2, 2024

Drive up then walk in campsite on the water with no neighbors

I love this site and have camped there twice (most recently Feb 2024). We packed light but not that light because we like to be comfortable; it took my BF and me about 3 trips each to get everything we needed to the site, including firewood, our 4 person tent, air mattress, camp stove, cooler, etc. The walk from where you can park to the actual site is also not that long (about a quarter mile away), but it can be prone to flooding, so I would wear waterproof hiking boots and have some gaters handy when you arrive in case you have to walk through some muddy spots or puddles as we did on this last trip.

Johanna M.

Traveler

Reviewed Jun. 29, 2021

Not our favorite

We planned to camp in here and we camped on primitive sites before but this gave us the creeps and we didn't stay. Great for hunters I guess..

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Mike G.

Traveler

Reviewed Oct. 30, 2020

Super quiet!

This is a good place to come to see the stars! Jumper camp is a primitive area with a picnic table and a fire ring. Great for large groups or a backpacker, One thing to remember is this is a hunting area so pay close attention to the hunting schedule!

Billy A.

Ranger

Reviewed Jun. 30, 2015

Lots of space and shade

This site is in a really pretty oak canopy, situated next to an open field. This is the only site in Seminole State Forest with a latrine.

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Billy A.

Ranger

Reviewed Jun. 30, 2015

Right on the Blackwater Creek

This is a really nice spot situated between the spring and Blackwater Creek. The site is 100 yards down a path from where you park. It's a great spot if you want to paddle the creek.

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Billy A.

Ranger

Reviewed Jun. 30, 2015

Primitive, secluded site

You can drive to the site with a permit. There is good shade from some big oak trees. The site is nice and secluded, and there are lots of hiking trails in the forest.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at Seminole State Forest Primitive Campsites?

Camping at Seminole State Forest Primitive Campsites can cost between $9.01 and $18.02 depending on the site.

Does Seminole State Forest Primitive Campsites have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Seminole State Forest Primitive Campsites has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

Are fires allowed at Seminole State Forest Primitive Campsites?

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

How hard is it to get a campsite at Seminole State Forest Primitive Campsites?

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