About Watson Island State Forest

This small tract (506 acres) of State Forest land consists of two separate tracts and is managed through the Florida Forest Service Field Unit listed in the contact information. The Watson Island Tract has 276 acres, and the Warner Tract has 230 acres.

Recreation

The Watson Island Tract (276 acres) has no river public access, designated trails or facilities. The Warner Tract (230 acres) has a parking area and a 0.7-mile hiking trail. Firelines can also be used as trails.

Day use is from sunrise to sunset.

• Day Pass for all State Forests: $2
• Annual Pass for State Forests: $45

Watson Island State Forest
Oscar Ashton Road
St. Augustine, FL 32092

(904) 797-5073
Email Watson Island State Forest

Total Acreage: 506 
Counties: St. Johns

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.

• Watson Island State Forest Map [ 761.5 kB ]  

• Current State Forest Management Plans
• Watson Island State Forest 10-Year Management Plan [ 1.1 MB ]
• Watson Island State Forest Management Plan Exhibits [ 23.7 MB ]