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4 nearby parks, towns and places to explore, ordered by straight-line distance.
64 miles east · straight-line distance
City in St. Johns County, Florida, United States.
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66 miles east · straight-line distance
Fort in Florida managed by the National Park Service. There is no ferry service to the fort on Tuesdays or Wednesdays. Fort tours need a boarding pass and have limited capacity.
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70 miles northeast · straight-line distance
Fort in Florida managed by the National Park Service. Fort Caroline grounds and visitor services operate Wednesday through Sunday; check the official schedule before travelling.
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114 miles southeast · straight-line distance
National Seashore in the state of Florida, U.S.
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30 recreation areas and campgrounds within 130 miles, from Recreation.gov. Filter by what you want to do.
37 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr by car (43 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Group Landing is a secluded area that offers a flexible space accommodating many outdoor activities, from a weekend family camping trip to a midweek company picnic.
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38 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr by car (53 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Lake Shore Group Campground sits on the north shore of Fore Lake in Ocala National Forest. It is a favorite for scout, church and civic groups, as well as large families and reunions.
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39 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 10 min by car (49 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Situated in Baker County, Florida, this campground includes 64 campsites and is open 24 hours/day. All sites are available at recreation.gov. There's something here for everyone in this lakeside campground.
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43 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 25 min by car (67 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Salt Springs Recreation Area is one the recreational jewels of the Ocala National Forest, with a spectacular natural mineral spring that gives the area its name.
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46 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 5 min by car (57 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Mill Dam Group Campground offers a fun and relaxing setting for groups of up to 150 to enjoy Ocala National Forest.
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47 miles southwest · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
The refuge is bisected by 20 miles of the famous Suwannee River and includes 30 miles of coastal marsh habitat along the Gulf of Mexico.
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51 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 10 min by car (64 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Juniper Springs Campground is one of the most popular campgrounds in the Ocala National Forest. The location offers deeply shaded sites within walking distance of some of Florida's most beautiful natural springs.
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54 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 25 min by car (67 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Doe Lake is a group campsite with a variety of activities. Centered around a historic lodge with a large group kitchen, it's an ideal place for major outdoor gatherings of up to 250 people.
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56 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 45 min by car (68 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Perennially popular with off-road vehicle enthusiasts, Big Scrub Campground sits in the Ocala National Forest in central Florida. A trailhead within the facility offers riders campsite-to-trail access.
CampingPicnickingWildlife viewing
57 miles south · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Chassahowitzka NWR was established in 1943 for waterfowl conservation. The refuge protects saltwater bays, estuaries, brackish marshes, and hardwood swamps in Homosassa, FL.
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57 miles south · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, established in 1983, is the only refuge created specifically for the protection of the threatened Florida manatee, a subspecies of the West Indian manatee.
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58 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 40 min by car (77 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Buck Lake is a group camping facility in the heart of Ocala National Forest in Florida. Great for family reunions and social gatherings, the campground can host a group of up to 50 guests along the shores of Buck Lake.
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59 miles southwest · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1929 by President Herbert Hoover to protect a breeding ground for colonial nesting migratory birds during a time when market hunters, desiring feathers for the ladies' apparel…
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62 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 35 min by car (79 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Alexander Springs Recreation Area is located in the Ocala National Forest near the beautiful, turquoise waters of Alexander Springs.
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64 miles east · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United States and interprets more than 450 years…
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65 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 20 min by car (84 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Lake Dorr Cabin is set along the south shore of beautiful Lake Dorr, ideal for a family getaway. The cabin is open year-round and creates a great setting for plenty of outdoor water fun.
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67 miles east · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St. Augustine.
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68 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 45 min by car (91 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Clearwater Lake Recreation Area offers a quiet getaway along the southeastern edge of the Ocala National Forest, just outside the community of Paisley, Florida.
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68 miles east · straight-line distanceNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve encompasses approximately 55,000 acres of salt marsh and mangrove tidal wetlands, oyster bars, estuarine lagoons, upland habitat and offshore seas in Northeast Florida.
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72 miles southeast · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1964 as a migratory bird refuge to offset losses of wetland habitat that were occurring in central Florida.
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74 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 55 min by car (100 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
River Forest is a shaded group camping facility on the shores of the St. Johns River in Ocala National Forest.
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75 miles north · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
The Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1937 as a "refuge and breeding ground for migratory birds and other wildlife.” The refuge conserves the unique features of the Okefenokee Swamp,the headwaters of the Suwannee and…
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75 miles northeast · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Visit one of the last unspoiled coastal wetlands on the Atlantic Coast. Discover 6,000 years of human history and experience the beauty of salt marshes, coastal dunes, and hardwood hammocks.
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86 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 55 min by car (105 road miles, checked October 2026)National Park Service
Whether you are looking to spend a night with family and friends around a campfire under the moss covered branches of the live oak trees, or looking for the rugged challenges and solitude of the wilderness, you will find it on Cumberland…
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97 miles northeast · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
St Marys is the gateway to Cumberland Island, Georgia's largest and southernmost barrier island. Here pristine maritime forests, undeveloped beaches and wide marshes whisper the stories of both man and nature.
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103 miles northwest · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
The Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1985 under the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956 and the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965.
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113 miles west · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
The Refuge was established in 1931 to provide wintering habitat for migratory birds. It is one of the oldest refuges in the National Wildlife Refuge System.
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114 miles southeast · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
Discover a dynamic barrier island shaped by dunes, coastal hammocks, and Mosquito Lagoon. Walk among ancient Timucua shell mounds and connect with thousands of years of human history.
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121 miles southeast · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
The refuge traces its beginnings to the development of the nation’s Space Program. In 1962, NASA acquired the lands and waters adjacent to Cape Canaveral to establish the John F. Kennedy Space Center.
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130 miles northeast · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Wolf Island National Wildlife Refuge, which also includes Egg Island and Little Egg Island, is located at the mouth of the Altamaha River on the Georgia coast.
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Recreation areas and campgrounds from Recreation.gov's directory, checked October 28, 2026. Listings are not live availability: check Recreation.gov or the managing agency for open dates, fees, reservations and conditions. Directions go to the listed coordinates, which may not be the entrance. Campground driving times: Powered by Geoapify · © OpenStreetMap contributors.
This guide includes St. Augustine, Fort Matanzas National Monument, Fort Caroline, Canaveral National Seashore. Places are ordered by straight-line distance. Confirm visitor access, opening hours and current travel conditions before choosing a trip.
Approximately 64 miles east in a straight line. This is not current traffic or a route to a confirmed visitor entrance. Check your route before leaving.
Approximately 66 miles east in a straight line. This is not current traffic or a route to a confirmed visitor entrance. Check your route before leaving.
Approximately 70 miles northeast in a straight line. This is not current traffic or a route to a confirmed visitor entrance. Check your route before leaving.
Recreation.gov lists 14 campgrounds within 86 miles, including Group Landing (37 miles north), Lake Shore Group Camp (38 miles southeast), Ocean Pond Campground (39 miles north). Check Recreation.gov for current availability, seasons and reservations.