Holton Creek River Camp

State park in Mayo, Hamilton County, Florida

Aerial view of Holton Creek River Camp
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State park with 10 sites

On the water

From the park's website, Oct 2026

Not yet confirmed by phone. Details can change, so check with the park before you go.

10 sites

0 with water and sewer at the site

Open year-round

Open 365 days a year for day-time use and overnight camping. Check for flood conditions before visiting.

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Source: Florida State Parks reservations

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Free paddle-in/hike-in river camp on the Suwannee River Wilderness Trail with five screened sleeping platforms, primitive tent sites, hot showers and restrooms. No vehicles are allowed, so there is no RV camping.

What stands out

  • Free river camp; no fee to stay
  • Paddle-in or hike-in only; no vehicles or RVs
  • Five screened platforms sleeping 8 each, with ceiling fan and electrical outlet
  • Hot showers and restrooms despite remote access
  • White sand beach on the Suwannee at river mile 140.9, on the Florida Trail

Sites

Primitive campsites

Hookups
No hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
Not listed
Pad
Not listed

What this place offers

  • Showers
  • River or creek
  • Beach
  • Hiking trails

What this place offers

  • Showers
  • River or creek
  • Beach
  • Hiking trails
  • Five screened sleeping platforms with fan and outlet
  • Hot showers and restrooms
  • Grills, picnic tables, fire rings and picnic pavilion
  • Potable water spigots
  • On the Florida Trail

Cabins and rentals

Rental (5)

Sleeps
8
Bathroom
No
0

Screened sleeping platforms, each sleeps up to 8, with ceiling fan, electrical outlet, hammock hooks for at least three hammocks, small seat and table; potable water spigot, fire ring and picnic table outside. Free; reservations encouraged. Shared hot showers and restrooms at camp.

Things to know

Rig rules

  • No RV age limit listed

Pets

  • Not listed

Arrival

  • Open 365 days a year for day-time use and overnight camping. Check for flood conditions before visiting.

Included in the rate: Each platform sleeps up to 8.

Other fees: No fee required; no charge to stay at river camps.

Good to know

From the park's own website and other official pages. Policies change, so confirm with the park.

Location and directions

  • River mile 140.9 on the Suwannee River; GPS N 30 25.81, W 83 2.17; 7.6 miles from Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park.
  • Accessible only from the river or hiking trails; no vehicles allowed. Outfitters can deliver gear, coolers and food.
  • Next stops: 13.2 river miles to Suwannee River State Park, 27.9 miles to Dowling Park River Camp; Woods Ferry River Camp is 18.4 miles upriver.

Rules

  • Scheduled hunting on surrounding land at times; camp unaffected but surrounding area closed to hiking. Hunt dates: 386-758-0525 or FWC.

Activities and nearby

  • White sandy beach on a bend of the Suwannee; inside a 2,500-acre Suwannee River Water Management District tract on the Florida Trail, with champion cypress trees, sinks and sloughs.

Weather and hurricane policy

  • Check for flood conditions before your visit.

Ownership

  • Part of the Suwannee River Wilderness Trail; state GIS says managed by Lafayette Blue Springs State Park.

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Where you'll be

4298 NW County Road 292, Mayo, FL, 32066

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