Big Shoals State Park Campground
Florida State Parks (FL DEP) campground in Big Shoals State Park, Florida.
Summary
Managed by Florida State Parks (FL DEP), Big Shoals State Park Campground sits in Florida, about 61 miles (straight line) from Jacksonville. Camping here comes with the state's published rate schedule ($16–$42). Mountain bikers get 1.5 miles of bike-legal trail within 5 miles, the closest being Long Branch Trail (0.9 mi away). Sites are booked through the state park reservation system.
When to book: Florida State Parks opens bookings 10 months ahead, 11 for Florida residents, counted from your arrival date, at 8 a.m. ET. Example: Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day weekend 2027 (arrive Fri, Oct 8, 2027): non-residents Tue, Dec 8, 2026; Florida residents Sun, Nov 8, 2026, at 8 a.m. ET. Source: Florida State Parks: Reservation information. Campsite booking-date calculator →
When it's open
Season not listed
- The park page gives park hours ("8 a.m. to sunset 365 days a year."), not a separate campground season.
Florida campgrounds open year-round →
Source: Official state park page, retrieved Oct 20, 2026. It says: “Hours: 8 a.m. to sunset 365 days a year.”
Hookups & amenities
- 🚿ShowersNot listed
- 🚻ToiletsListed
- 🚰Drinking waterNot listed
- ⚡Electric hookupsNot listed
- 💧Water hookupsNot listed
- 🔧Sewer hookupsNot listed
- 🔌Full hookups (E/W/S)Not listed
- 🚐Dump stationNot listed
- 📶Wi-FiNot listed
- 🧺LaundryNot listed
- 🏪Camp storeNot listed
- 🛝PlaygroundNot listed
- 🏊SwimmingNot listed
- 🚤Boat rampNot listed
- 🐕Pet-friendlyListed
- ♿ADA-accessible sitesNot listed
- 🛖CabinsNot listed
- 🔥Fire ringsNot listed
- 🍖GrillsNot listed
- 🪑Picnic tablesNot listed
- 🧑Camp hostNot listed
- 🐻Food storage lockersNot listed
Listed only when the state park system or OpenStreetMap report it. "Not listed" means the source doesn't say, not that the campground lacks it.
Map: trails and roads near Big Shoals State Park Campground
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Campsite layout
Check live availability (official reservation site) ↗
We don't show live availability. Openings change by the minute and only the official reservation system has them.
How it compares
- There are 13 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- Straight-line distance: Jacksonville ~61 mi, Tallahassee ~95 mi, Orlando ~147 mi.
Amenities & rules
The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.Tents
Fee notes from the agency (source): This park has no separate fees page; its main page lists only: "$4 per vehicle $2 pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers. Please use the honor box to pay fees. Correct change is required.". We show the statewide range: The reservation information page says: "Campsite prices vary from $16 to $42 a night depending on the park. Cabin prices vary from $30 to $160 a night."
Trails near Big Shoals State Park Campground
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fnst - Osceola Section | 4.5 mi | 0.7 | USFS |
Mountain biking nearby
1.5 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 1.5 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Branch Trail | 0.9 mi | 1.5 | Unrated | OSM |
Trails marked OSM: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Nearest campgrounds
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park Campground Cabins Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park |
5.4 | FL | $20 | 47 | E 50A W | yes | — | Reserve | 0 |
| west tower hunt OpenStreetMap listing |
7.5 | FL | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 6 (63.1 mi) |
| Woods Ferry River Camp Florida State Parks |
10.4 | FL | Free | — | E | — | — | Reserve | 0 |
| Dreamin' 'n 'Driftin' RV Resort Private Private RV park |
11.0 | FL | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 0 |
| Hog Pen Landing OpenStreetMap listing |
15.4 | FL | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 6 (14.3 mi) |
| Ocean Pond Campground National Forests in Florida |
16.3 | FL | — | 65 | E 50A W | 60 ft | yes | Reserve | 5 (12.7 mi) |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby. "Open year-round" and month ranges come from the agency, state park or OpenStreetMap season; no tag means no season is published.