Lake Monroe Conservation Area Site 2 Hike-In SJRWMD

Lake Monroe Conservation Area Site 2 Hike-In SJRWMD

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Picnic Table Picnic Table
Waterfront Waterfront

About Lake Monroe Conservation Area Site 2 Hike-In SJRWMD

Hike-in / boat-in tent-only campsiteLocated along the shoreline of the St. Johns River on the Lake Monroe Conservation Area's Brickyard Slough tract, this riverfront hike-in/boat-in campsite is about 2 mi south of the State Road 415 parking area.The hike-in campsite is located on the red trail at the waterfront. The campsite has a fire ring with grill, picnic tables and benches. A day shelter is nearby for boaters to use in inclement weather (not for camping and not part of the designated campsite). See the property map and trail map here: www.sjrwmd.com/lands/recreation/lake-monroe/.Advance reservations are required to camp at the hike-in/boat-in campsite. Reservations must be made online at least 48 hours in advance and may be made up to 90 days in advance.Visitors to Lake Monroe Conservation Area can enjoy beautiful views of open floodplain marsh on both the Brickyard Slough and Kratzert tracts.There are about 7.6 mi of multi-use trails on the Brickyard Slough tract. Recreational activities at Lake Monroe Conservation Area include fishing, hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, seasonal hunting (Kratzert Tract) and wildlife viewing. Boaters and paddlers can access the conservation area but there are no launches located on-site.Check-in: No earlier than 1 p.m.Check-out: No later than 11 a.m. Maximum length of stay: 7 consecutive days Maximum occupancy: Six people and up to two pets (leashed and controlled at all times)

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Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Horseback Riding

Horseback Riding

Year-round
Paddling

Paddling

Spring Summer Fall

Campground Amenities

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Pet friendly Pet friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Waterfront Waterfront
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Campfire Ring
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
Cabin Outdoor Features

Cabin Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Seating

Views and Setting

  • Waterfront
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Hike-In/Boat-In Waterfront Campsite

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About this site

Located on the Brickyard Slough Tract, this riverfront hike-in/bike-in/boat-in campsite is about 2 mi south on the red trail from the SR 415 parking area. Reservations are required. No motorized vehicles are allowed past the parking area. Maximum length of stay is 7 consecutive days (30-day annual maximum). Maximum occupancy is six people. Up to two pets are allowed but must be leashed and controlled at all times.

Site Details

Up to 6 guests
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Lake Monroe Conservation Area Site 2 offers beautiful trails surrounded by classic Florida scenery, including swamps and pine trees. It's an ideal spot for hiking, biking, and enjoying wildlife, with dog and horse access. Visitors appreciate the flat terrain and sunny environment, making for a pleasant outdoor experience.

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Elisha Gilmore

Elisha Gilmore

August 31, 2025 Google Maps

Lots of wild life to see. nice trails that are easy to hike. beautiful Florida swap and pine trees. Easy to bring a mountain bike or just walk.

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Zack Hussain

Zack Hussain

March 12, 2025 Google Maps

Fantastic short hike with classic Florida scenery… dogs and horses are allowed on the trail.
Palm trees, creek, river, flat land & beautiful Florida sunshine!

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Angie Hunter

Angie Hunter

October 8, 2023 Google Maps

Every time I come out here, I see wildlife. Deer, hogs, gators, owls, etc. The scenery is amazing. Highly recommend (bring water /mud boots)

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Wendy Wilson

Wendy Wilson

March 7, 2020 Google Maps

Very easy to find all 3 trail heads in the 415 area. I found the trail muddy in some areas and was glad to have good, waterproof hiking boots. Headed off onto what is called the yellow trail but it's not blazed. It's marked with ties on the trees but even these petered out and I could not locate a trail with all the new, spring growth. I spotted 2 baby wild pigs basking side by side in a ray of sunshine :-)

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Levi Kline

Levi Kline

February 6, 2018 Google Maps

Nice and peaceful, though very wild so waterproof hiking boots are recommended, the path tends to wash out after heavy rain. Also be aware that hunting is allowed within the conservation area so be sure to check the sign posted on the fence before entering, and wear some form of easily visible/colorful clothing item

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Location & Directions for Lake Monroe Conservation Area Site 2 Hike-In SJRWMD

SR-415 Trail, Osteen, FL 32764 United States

Elevation: 8 ft

Nearest town

Osteen, FL - 1.4 mi

About 2 min to downtown

Highway access

The campground is on SR-415.

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Last updated: October 14, 2026

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