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Headline 1: All Orange County parks, facilities and campgrounds will be CLOSED December 24-25 for the holiday, and re-open Thurs. 12/26.
All sites will be open on New Year's Day, Wed. 1/1/2025.

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Headline 3: Parks and Recreation is HIRING!
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Headline 4: Due to the hurricane, EPD's Lake Lucie Conservation Area and Eagles Roost are CLOSED. Sites will re-open after being deemed safe for public use.

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These trails will take you through some of Florida’s unique habitats.
Charles H. Bronson State Forest
Charles H. Bronson State Forest
Camping Tent Equestrian Trail Fishing Leashed Pet Allowed Picnic Area/Grills Trails Wildlife
Hours of Operation:
Sunrise to sunset
Phone Number: (407) 971-3500
Address:
3563 Phillips Rd.
Christmas, FL 32709
Acreage: 4547.64
Location:
3563 Phillips Rd., Christmas, FL 32709
Get detailed directions
Points of Interest:
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.

For more information, contact: Florida Forest Service
Charles H. Bronson State Forest / Little Big Econ State Forest
1350 Snow Hill Rd., Geneva, FL 32732-9054

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Orange County Parks and Recreation
4801 W. Colonial Dr.
Orlando, FL 32808

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