Dunns Creek Conservation Area Hike-In SJRWMD

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Picnic Table

About Dunns Creek Conservation Area Hike-In SJRWMD

Walk-in tent-only campsiteThe Dunns Creek Conservation Area reservable tent-only campsite is located on the east side of Doe Bay Road in San Mateo. There is no vehicular access to the campsite but it is a short walk from the parking area to the campsite. Park in the parking area off Tram Road, then walk about 100 yards south on Doe Bay Road to access the campsite.All District properties are wild, natural areas with few amenities, and only tent camping is allowed. This campsite has a fire ring, benches, non-potable water pitcher pump and picnic table. There are no restroom facilities.Reservations are required and must be made a full 48 hours in advance. Reservations may be made up to 90 days in advance.Among special highlights of this property are its trails and interior roads that allow visitors to roam in and out of mesic flatwoods and hammocks -- one segment uses an old logging tram road that goes through the heart of Long Swamp, which runs the length of Dunns Creek Conservation Area.Visitors can enjoy hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, fishing and wildlife viewing. Also, Dunns Creek Conservation Area is a Wildlife Management Area (WMA), and seasonal hunting is allowed by permit from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.For maps and more information about the property, visit www.sjrwmd.com/lands/recreation/dunns-creek/. For more information about hunt dates on the Dunns Creek WMA, visit myfwc.com/recreation/cooperative/dunns-creek/. Check-in: No earlier than 1 p.m.Check-out: No later than 11 a.m.Maximum length of stay: 7 consecutive days

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Fishing

Fishing

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Hiking

Hiking

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Horseback Riding

Horseback Riding

Year-round
Hunting

Hunting

Year-round

Campground Amenities

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Pet friendly
Picnic Table
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Campfire Ring
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
Cabin Outdoor Features

Cabin Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Seating
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Erin Hewes

Erin Hewes

May 6, 2023

5

Dunns Creek sprawls out over South Putnam County. You can access the park from multiple locations for a day on the water or in the woods. This location offers a small boat slip for those who enjoy taking a kayak or canoe through the area. The rails make getting in and out of the water easy. They have public restrooms open from dawn to dusk. There is a long boardwalk from the parking lot to the boat slip. Beautiful scenery when walking out to the boardwalk.

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Justin I (Jay)

Justin I (Jay)

April 6, 2023

5

Awesome spot to just sit back and watch the water flow or for fishing off the dock or bank

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Debi

Debi

March 3, 2023

5

Beautiful place, very quite and relaxing

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Ted Laskowski

Ted Laskowski

September 26, 2022

5

Such a beautiful serene place....

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David Farr

David Farr

January 3, 2022

5

It is a beautiful place to visit. We loved it, very nice.

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Location Dunns Creek Conservation Area Hike-In SJRWMD

Address:
Tram Rd
San Mateo, FL, 32187
United States

Highway access

The campground is on Tram Rd. US-17 is near and State Road 100 is near.

Latitude & Longitude: 29.5721 / -81.5594

Elevation: 5 feet

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Last updated: July 8, 2026