Outdoors

This conservation area’s importance is magnified by its closeness to the St. Johns River and the Jacksonville metropolitan area. Its riverine bottomland hardwoods, pine flatwoods and sandhill communities protect approximately seven miles of the St. Johns River, which borders the east side of the property. In addition, the property provides storage of flood waters and preserves water and natural resources in the Lower St. Johns River Basin.

Bayard Conservation Area Parking is in Green Cove Springs.

Bayard Conservation Trailhead is a trailhead in Green Cove Springs.

Belmore State Forest - Satsuma Tract is a park in Starke.

Black Creek Ravines Trailhead is a trailhead in Middleburg.

Camp Chowenwaw Park is a stunning 150-acre park on the Black Creek in Green Cove Springs, Florida. The park is well-known for its unique tree house camping experience, history, and beautiful scenery. Along with camping, the park offers event facilities, hiking trails, fishing spots, kayak rentals, a volleyball court, picnic areas, a seasonal pool, exhibits, a nature center, and a playground. If you need more information on rentals and exhibits, feel free to contact us at 904-529-8058 or send us an email at camp.chowenwaw@claycountygov.com.

Clay Hill Tract Trailhead is a trailhead in Jacksonville.

A trailhead in Keystone Heights.

A trailhead on Deer Springs Road in Keystone Heights.

Old Jennings Recreation Area is a park in Middleburg.

A park listing in Middleburg.

A trailhead parking area in Middleburg.

eBird Hotspot: Bayard Conservation Area #2 is listed as a park in Green Cove Springs.

eBird Hotspot: Black Creek Ravines C.A. is listed as a park in Middleburg.