Tent Only (primitive; small RVs and pop-ups allowed per notice)
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Power
- Not listed
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- 15 ft
- Pad
- Not listed
- Number of sites
- 4
- Nightly
- $9.05
Matanzas State Forest Cedar Creek Campground
State forest in St. Augustine, St. Johns County, Florida Also known as Cedar Creek Primitive Campground
USDA NAIP via USGS State forest with 4 sites
St. Augustine, St. Johns County, Florida
From the park's website, Oct 2026
Not yet confirmed by phone. Details can change, so check with the park before you go.
4 sites
Rigs up to 15 ft
Open year-round
Open year round
Pick your exact site online
Source: Official website
Book online
Through State reservations
Small primitive Florida Forest Service campground in Matanzas State Forest south of St. Augustine with 4 sites for tents, small RVs and pop-ups (15 ft listed), no electric, non-potable water and a portable toilet. Reserve on ReserveAmerica.
What stands out
- Only 4 sites
- Tents, small RVs and pop-ups only (15 ft listed)
- No electric; non-potable hand pump and one portalet
- $9.05/night
- Two Trailwalker hiking trails in the forest
Sites
What this place offers
- Fishing
- Hiking trails
Things to know
Rig rules
- No RV age limit listed
- Rigs up to 15 ft
Pets
- Not listed
Arrival
- Open year round
Cancellation: Cancel online or via call center. 1+ days before arrival: $9 non-refundable fee. Day of or after arrival: through the call center only, $9 plus the first night; later nights refunded; no same-night refunds. Automatic refund for tropical storm/hurricane warning closures.
Included in the rate: Up to 8 people per site
Other fees: Rate excludes taxes.
Good to know
From the park's own website and other official pages. Policies change, so confirm with the park.
Rates and fees
- State forests cannot refund online/call-center bookings themselves; credit card refunds go back to the card in 3-5 business days.
- State forest day pass $2 per person (children 0-6 free); annual pass $45 covers up to 6 people.
Rules
- State forest rules (Chapter 5I-4 F.A.C.): 30 mph speed limit on forest roads, no glass containers on waterways, no rope swings or diving from banks or trees, horses need proof of a current negative Coggins test, riders under 16 must wear helmets.
- Hunting only in Matanzas Wildlife Management Area during seasons (FWC license and permit).
- Don't move firewood; buy or gather it near the campground.
Activities and nearby
- Activities listed: hunting, picnicking, bird watching, wildlife viewing, photography; amenity list also names fishing, hiking, bicycling and horseback riding.
- Forest trails: Flatwoods Loop (2.4 mi) and Hammock Hiking Trail (3.1 mi), both Trailwalker trails; forest roads for riding, hiking and biking; water access for canoeing and fishing.
- Forest is part of a 16,000-acre conservation corridor with Moses Creek, Faver-Dykes State Park, Pellicer Creek and Princess Place Preserve; bounded by the Matanzas River (Intracoastal) on the east.
Weather and hurricane policy
- Florida Forest Service closes all state forest campgrounds when the county is under a Tropical Storm or Hurricane Warning; reservations are refunded automatically.
Ownership
- Florida Forest Service, managing the forest since 2003 with FWC and St. Johns River Water Management District.
Also worth knowing
- Matanzas Group Camp in the same forest is for youth groups.
On Google
Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.
Where you'll be
1074 Eagles Nest Road, St. Augustine, FL, 32086
DirectionsWhere this info comes from
- fdacs.gov Forest office, location, trails, recreation
- floridastateforests.reserveamerica.com Sites, rate, facilities, directions, discounts, cancellation
- fdacs.gov Passes and state forest rules
- Florida Department of Health mobile home and RV park license list
- OpenStreetMap
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