Primitive hike-in tent sites
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Power
- Not listed
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- Not listed
- Pad
- Not listed
- Number of sites
- 6
St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park
State park in Fellsmere, Indian River County, Florida
USDA NAIP via USGS State park with 10 sites
Pets welcome, 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
Park open 8 a.m. to sunset, 365 days a year
Pick your exact site online
Source: Florida State Parks reservations
Large pine flatwoods preserve west of I-95 near Fellsmere with only hike-in primitive tent sites, group sites and three primitive equestrian camps with paddocks. No RV sites or hookups; reserve by phone and pay cash or check.
What stands out
- Primitive and equestrian camping only; no RV sites
- Three horse camps with paddocks and 60+ miles of trails
- Group primitive camping $5 per person per night
- Red-cockaded woodpeckers and Florida scrub-jays
- Manatee overlook on the C-54 canal, November-March
- Reservations by phone, cash or check only
Sites
Equestrian primitive camps
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Power
- Not listed
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- Not listed
- Pad
- Not listed
- Number of sites
- 3
What this place offers
- Hiking trails
- Fishing
- River or creek
Things to know
Rig rules
- No RV age limit listed
Pets
- Pets allowed
- Hand-held 6-ft leash at all times; not left unattended; pick up after pets. Permitted at primitive and equestrian camps per Pet Policy.
Arrival
- Park open 8 a.m. to sunset, 365 days a year
Included in the rate: Primitive group camping $5 per person per night.
Other fees: No entrance fee. Payment by cash or check.
Good to know
From the park's own website and other official pages. Policies change, so confirm with the park.
Location and directions
- CR 512 and CR 507 entrance gates locked at sunset and open by 8 a.m.; campers arriving after 5 p.m. call for the gate combination.
- Road improvement Oct. 5 - Nov. 5, 2026: Babcock entrance closed Monday-Thursday in phases; open weekends unless noted.
Sites
- All six primitive sites are hike-in only; pack in food, water and firewood, pack out trash; hammock camping allowed.
- Eagle Camp equestrian site is ride-in only, 5 miles each way from parking.
Rig rules
- Negative Coggins test proof must be carried at all times for horses.
Rules
- Alcohol prohibited in picnic areas; firewood collection prohibited.
- Fireworks and drones prohibited statewide; no overnight parking outside designated campsites.
Amenities and services
- Visitor center open Fri-Sun 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. with restrooms and trail maps.
Activities and nearby
- No boat ramp or canoe launch in the park; launch from ramps on Roseland Road such as Dale Windrow County Park; two canoe landings give river access to trails.
- Manatees gather November-March in the C-54 canal at the east end of Buffer Preserve Drive.
- One of two Florida state parks with red-cockaded woodpeckers; Florida scrub-jays on southwest side 1 mile west of I-95 off CR 512.
- Only mountain or fat-tire bikes recommended; soft sand trails; no off-trail biking.
On Google
Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.
Where you'll be
1000 Buffer Preserve Drive, Fellsmere, FL, 32948
DirectionsWhere this info comes from
- floridastateparks.org Overview, phone, address, closure notice
- floridastateparks.org Hours, late arrival gate code, no entrance fee
- floridastateparks.org Primitive, group and equestrian camping, pets, trails, amenities
- floridastateparks.org Statewide rules
- floridastateparks.org Statewide pets and stay rules
- Florida Department of Health mobile home and RV park license list
- OpenStreetMap
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