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Four Creeks State Forest is located between Callahan and Yulee, Florida, on approximately 13,658 acres in Nassau County. The property was acquired jointly by the St. Johns River Water Management District and Florida Forever Program’s Northeast Florida Timberlands and Watershed Reserve Project. Four Creeks were named after the four water systems that cross it: Alligator (Mills), Thomas, Boggy and Plummer creeks. The four creeks join to form the headwaters of the Nassau River, which borders the southeastern portion of the forest.
Activities seen in the forest include timber management, recreation, wildlife management, ecosystem restoration, prescribed burning, environmental education and watershed management.
Wet flatwoods, mesic flatwoods, floodplain swamp, tidal marsh, strand swamp, dome swamp and baygalls are some of the natural communities found in the forest.
White-tailed deer, wild turkey, gopher tortoise, wild hog and numerous songbirds are common.
The Florida Forest Service has developed a five-year recreation plan that includes establishing trail systems and public camping facilities. As trails and campsites are developed, they will be marked and will be included in future brochures.
Recreational activities on Four Creeks State Forest include hiking, hunting, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, nature study, bicycling and horseback riding. Hunting and fishing fall under the direction of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. We encourage non-hunting recreationists to check the Four Creeks Wildlife Management Area regulations and season dates before visiting.
In keeping with its mission to protect and manage Florida's forest resources, the Florida Forest Service has developed rules that apply to all State Forest visitors. Find out more about State Forest fees and rules.
Note: Proof of current negative Coggins test is required for all horses in all Florida State Forests.
Day use is from sunrise to sunset.
Four Creeks State Forest
3742 Clint Dr.
Hilliard, FL 32046-4905
(904) 845-4933 (Monday–Friday)
(904) 845-3597 (Saturday and Sunday)
Email Four Creeks State Forest
Passes are no longer available at the State Forest office. To purchase a pass or make a reservation, visit ReserveAmerica or call 1-877-879-3859.
Four Creeks State Forest is located just north of Jacksonville, along the Duval-Nassau county line. The forest lies approximately 4 miles east of Callahan, with the forest boundary bordering State Road 200/FL A1A along its northern edge and extending south to Thomas Creek. The Four Creeks State Forest office is located 15 miles north of Callahan on U.S. Highway 1 in Hilliard.
Total Acreage: 13,658
Counties: Nassau
Smart device mapping is possible and encouraged in the State Forests. Before visiting a forest, search for “PDF Maps” in the app store to find an app that works for you and download our State Forest map, which is georeferenced.
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Volunteers are needed to help with campground, trailhead and trail maintenance. Contact:
Justin Rogers
Four Creeks State Forest
Justin.Rogers@FDACS.gov
