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About Heart Island Conservation Area SJRWMD

Drive-in tent-only campsiteHeart Island Conservation Area features more than 5 mi of trails, perfect for hiking, biking or horseback riding. A primitive tent-only campsite is located in a small stand of mature oaks surrounded by pine flatwoods. The Heart Island campsite access is located at 6777 Lake Winona Road, DeLeon Springs. The gate is approximately a mile south of Highway 40 on Lake Winona Road. This drive-in reservation-required campsite is equipped with a fire ring, benches, picnic table and a non-potable water pitcher pump. Only tent camping is allowed. Recreational vehicles (including but not limited to motorhomes, camper vans, truck campers, pop-up campers, or trailers or vehicles with sleeping quarters) are prohibited at the campsite and may not be parked overnight on District lands. Reservations are required and must be made at least 48 hours in advance. Reservations can be made up to 90 days in advance. Vehicle make, model and license plate number are required at the time of booking for all vehicles accessing the campsite. For more information about Heart Island, visit www.sjrwmd.com/lands/recreation/heart-island/. Note: Portions of Heart Island are part of the Lake George Wildlife Management Area. Camping is prohibited during the General Gun hunt season. For more information about hunting at the Lake George WMA, visit myfwc.com/recreation/cooperative/lake-george/.Check-in: No earlier than 1 p.m.Check-out: No later than 11 a.m.Maximum length of stay: 7 consecutive daysMaximum number of vehicles allowed: 4 (all must be listed on vehicle permit and include makes, models, colors and license plate numbers)

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January 9, 2019 Google Maps

Work in progress.
Prius/small cars' drivers may find it easy to get in trouble during rainy periods.
Otherwise "wild management area"
Wild life crossing frequently. Roads/trails in many places not managed or even finished. Not unusual to get into unmarked dead end.
Landscape mostly flat and boring, but there are spots of century-old oaks and even streams (pronounced after rain). Mixture of baren plots, young pines and >>20 years old pines
Flooded parts of roads not very challenging, but if you are a visitor to FL - don't attempt passing wet portions, unless you KNOW what you are doing: if you are stuck - you will have to WALK for help

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Corie Berg

Corie Berg

March 4, 2019 Google Maps

So parts were beautiful, definitely wild. We got kinda lost driving around. Can't wait to check out the hiking trails and camping area! These twisted trees are a little crazy!

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Emmanuel Bell

Emmanuel Bell

July 10, 2019 Google Maps

There are some alright hiking trails here. I personally do not like the trail to the left at the main trailhead. It starts out with a long straight and gets somewhat confusing. Another downside to this trail is that during the rainy season there is about 2-3 inches of standing water in several areas which attracts thousands of mosquitoes. Overall though I stick to the trails on the right and enjoy the scenery.

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Hoovie HOOV

Hoovie HOOV

August 16, 2021 Google Maps

Nice drive with a couple buddies. Some decent water and mud during rainy season.

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Sandra MacKenzie

Sandra MacKenzie

November 6, 2022 Google Maps

Great place to relax and unwind. Non-potable water, fire ring and picnic table were the amenities.

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Location & Directions for Heart Island Conservation Area SJRWMD

6777 Lake Winona Road, De Leon Springs, FL 32130 United States

Elevation: 18 ft

Nearest town

De Leon Springs, FL - 4.7 mi

About 8 min to downtown

Highway access

The campground is on Lake Winona Road.

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Last updated: October 7, 2026

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