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| The ecosystems on Cary State Forest are varied and include longleaf pine/wiregrass, mesic flatwoods, wet flatwoods, baygalls and cypress ponds. Other noted wildlife species found on the forest include: wild turkey, bobcat, great horned and barred owl, wild hog, white-tailed deer, pileated woodpecker, yellow-throated vireo and pinewood tree frog.
Cary State Forest is managed as a Wildlife Management Area by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. For specific regulations and dates on hunting, contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at (904) 758-0525 |
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| Three primitive campsites are located on Cary State Forest. A restroom facility with showers is provided for campers and day use visitors. A State Forest Use Permit is required for use of all campsites. Reservations are recommended since campsites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. You can obtain a State Forest Use Permit and make reservations by telephoning Cary State Forest at 904/266-5021. |
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| Cary State Forest in Florida - State Forests in Florida- The Florida Division of Forestry has guided the operation of state forests ... State Forests and Recreation Cary State Forest NEW! Trailtrotter Program... Enjoy the Forest ... | | Cary State Forest - > Trailtrotter Trail List by State Forest ... Trail 10 miles Same directions as Coldwater Yellow-Orange-Yellow Loop Trail. Cary State Forest: more Red Root Trail 8 miles From Baldwin take US-301 N 7 ... | | Tim Trott's FLAhorse Page - Classified - News - Clubs - Trail Riding - Links - Bulletin Bo - Florida equestrian activities - trail riding, bulletin board, show listings, trail maps, clubs, news ... com/lchc October 25th, 2003 - Cary State Forest, just North of Jacksonville - Tessa Godwin ... | | Horseback riding in Florida's natural areas - Where to ride horseback in Florida's natural areas ... in Fort George O'Leno State Park in High Springs Cary State Forest in Jacksonville Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park in Micanopy Goethe State ... |
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| The S. Bryan Jennings Environmental Education Center was built and dedicated as an outdoor teaching pavilion in 1972 and is available for use by the public. The Division of Forestry uses the pavilion to enhance the education of school groups, boy scouts and other groups about forestry and the environment. |
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| Cary State Forest is located in northeastern Florida near Jacksonville in Nassau and Duval Counties.
If you are coming from Jacksonville, take I-10 to the Baldwin/US 301 exit. From the exit at I-10, go north on US 301 through Baldwin to Bryceville. The entrance to Cary State Forest is on the east side of US 301, ? mile north of the Bryceville Fire Department.
The entrance is marked with a brown and yellow Department of Agriculture sign with a green and yellow Division of Forestry Shield hanging below it. Drive down the white lime rock lane to the parking area and kiosk.Contact us at:
Cary State Forest
7465 Pavilion RoadBryceville, Florida 32009904/266-5021 or 904/266-5022 |
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