Charles H. Bronson State Forest

Hike or horseback ride on miles of trails through some of Florida’s unique habitats with opportunities to view wildlife. The Florida National Scenic Trail runs through the property. The Charles H. Bronson State Forest’s eastern boundary is bordered by the St. Johns River. The St. Johns River is designated as an American Heritage River and, at 310 miles, is the longest river in Florida. Other notable features include the three creeks that flow through the State Forest: Joshua Creek, Buscombe Creek and Christmas Creek; all three creeks are tributaries to the St. Johns River.

The forest is open during daylight hours for visitors to enjoy picnicking, horseback riding, hiking, fishing and wildlife viewing. The Charles H. Bronson State Forest offers primitive campsites located on the Joshua Creek Tract. Overnight parking for camping is located at the Joshua Creek Trailhead at the end of Phillips Road. The primitive campsites can only be accessed from the hiking trail.