Description
The North Fork Black Creek Camp Zone is located within the Jennings State Forest (Clay County), about 30 minutes northwest of Middleburg, FL. This camp has the following facilities: 2.5 mile one-way, hike in only camp area with no electricity or water. Recreational activities featured here are: hiking, hunting, fishing, horseback riding, picnicking, birding, wildlife viewing, and photography.
Geography:
Jennings State Forest has over 25,000 acres of woodlands, rivers and creeks. Several ravines can be found in Jennings State Forest. These ravines are located along seepage streams leading to North Fork Black Creek. The spring-fed streams are visible when canoeing between Powell Ford and Ellis Ford on North Fork Black Creek. For further information about Jennings State Forest, please Click Here.
Recreation:
Jennings State Forest has a campground, 2 camp zones, day-use areas and recreational trails that offer a variety of activities such as hiking, camping, swimming, canoeing, fishing, nature study, birding, wildlife viewing, hunting, horseback riding and wildflower viewing. This forest is part of the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail. Get outdoors and explore the recreational opportunities at Jennings State Forest; for further information please Click Here.
Facilities:
This hike in camp zone features one picnic table, one fire ring, and open area capable of holding up to 9 tents. Parking for this camp zone is provided at the Old Jennings Trailhead. Users must pay the appropriate day use fee for parking at the Old Jennings Trailhead. The hike is 2.5 miles one-way. Users should use the Southern end of the N.Fork Black Creek Hiking trail to access the camp zone.
Nearby Attractions:
Camp Blanding Musemum and Memorial Park - located 12 miles south of Middleburg on SR 16, east of Starke, FL. Open noon to 4:00 pm daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas Days.
Eugene L. Matthews Historical Musemum(Bradford County) - 20 miles south and west of Middleburg. Take SR 21 south, right onto SR 16 West, left onto CR 230 to Starke. Open Tuesday to Thursday 1:00pm to 5:00 pm.
Middleburg Historical Musemum - 20 minutes south of Jennings State Forest , 3912 Section Street in Middleburg. Open Sunday 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm.