JP Hall Bayard Point Conservation Area SJRWMD

Drive-in tent-only campsiteThe J.P. Hall Bayard Point Conservation Area features 7 miles of riverfront on its eastern border. Located in Clay County, this conservation area is a wild, natural area with one drive-in tent-only campsite located in Area 3 of the property.The drive-in campsite has a picnic table, benches, fire ring and non-potable water pitcher pump. There are no restroom facilities at the campsite.From April 27-May 15, 2026, forest maintenance activities will be taking place at this property. Log trucks will use the camping entrance and will be driving past the campsite from sunrise to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. The campsite is open to reservations but please be aware of log truck activity and the associated disturbance.Advance reservations are required and must be made a full 48 hours in advance and may be made up to 90 days in advance.Gate access for the drive-in campsite is on the south side of County Road 226 (just west of the railroad tracks), approximately 3 miles south of Green Cove Springs via Highway 17. Vehicle make, model and license plate number are required for any vehicle accessing the campsite.This reservable campsite is within a Wildlife Management Area (WMA). To check hunt dates, visit myfwc.com/recreation/cooperative/bayard/. Reservations cannot be made during hunt seasons; only individuals authorized to participate in a hunt may camp in Area 3. For more information about J.P. Hall Bayard Point Conservation Area, please visit www.sjrwmd.com/lands/recreation/bayard/. Check-in: No earlier than 1 p.m.Check-out: No later than 11 a.m.Maximum length of stay: 7 consecutive daysMaximum number of vehicles allowed: 4 (all must be listed on vehicle permit and include makes, models, colors and license plate numbers)Note, the property also has two hike-in tent-only campsites within Area 1 in the northern section of the J.P. Hall Bayard Point property. Reservations are required.