Matanzas State Forest
A spacious park with endless amenities for an adventurer to enjoy.
Open seven days a week, from sunrise to sundown.
Matanzas State Forest has more than 4,600 acres and offers a large area of protected land where visitors may participate in numerous recreational activities.
A multitude of wildlife can be spotted including songbirds, marsh birds, otters, deer, bald eagles, gopher tortoises, and wild hogs. A quarter of the land is also consumed with wetland and swamps.
Amenities at Matanzas State Forest
- Fishing
- Picnic facilities
- Canoe / kayak launches
- Wildlife viewing
- Hiking trails
- Horseback riding ($)
- Biking trails
- Camping ($)
- Hunting
Note: Hunting requires a license and permit, and is allowed only in Matanzas Wildlife Management Area during appropriate seasons.
Visit Matanzas State Forest
Address: 6840 U.S. 1 South, St. Augustine, Florida 32086
Parking & Admission: There is parking at this site. $2.00 for a day pass. See "Reservations" section below for what amenities require fees.
Reservations: To purchase a pass or make a reservation — hiking, biking, fishing, camping, horseback riding, hunting — call (877) 879-3859. To obtain a free day-use permit that enables visitors to drive on forest roads, call (386) 585-6151.
Other Parks Near Matanzas State Forest
Faver-Dykes State Park is only a short drive away. Check our local Parks Directory and articles, Camping in St. Augustine or Saltwater & Freshwater Fishing.
Open seven days a week, from sunrise to sundown.
