Tent Only (primitive)
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Power
- Not listed
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- 21 ft
- Pad
- Not listed
- Number of sites
- 10
- Nightly
- $8.89
River Road Campground, Lake George State Forest
State forest in Volusia County, Florida Also known as River Road Campground
USDA NAIP via USGS State forest 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
Rigs up to 21 ft
Open year-round
Open year round
Pick your exact site online
Source: Official website
Book online
Through State reservations
Primitive Florida Forest Service campground in Lake George State Forest near Astor with 10 sites listed as tent-only, no electric, non-potable water and a portable toilet; RV camping is not offered on the booking page. Near the Bluffton Recreation Area on the St. Johns River.
What stands out
- All 10 sites listed tent-only
- No electric; non-potable hand pump and a portalet
- Gated; combination comes in the booking email
- $8.89/night
- Near the Bluffton shell mound and St. Johns River bank launch
Sites
What this place offers
- River or creek
- Fishing
- Hiking trails
Things to know
Rig rules
- No RV age limit listed
- Rigs up to 21 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.
- Gate combination needed; it is at the very bottom of the ReserveAmerica confirmation email.
- Be bear aware: keep food in approved containers or locked in your vehicle. Don't move firewood.
Activities and nearby
- St. Johns River Road leads to Bluffton Recreation Area on the St. Johns River: fishing, picnicking, 3/4-mile interpretive trail past the Bluffton shell mound; no boat ramp, but canoes, kayaks and small johnboats can launch from the bank. Fishing also at Jenkins Pond.
- Hikers, bicyclists and equestrians welcome on roads, designated trails and firelines; Lake George is an FWC Wildlife Management Area with hunting in season.
- Forest is part of the Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway and Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail.
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; Lake George State Forest is 21,473 acres in Volusia County.
On Google
Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.
Where you'll be
FL
DirectionsWhere this info comes from
- fdacs.gov Forest contact, access, Bluffton area, recreation
- floridastateforests.reserveamerica.com Sites, rate, facilities, gate, address, 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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