Dunns Creek Conservation Area Hike-In SJRWMD

Walk-in tent-only campsite The 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