The best forest glamping near Jacksonville, Florida

Welcome to Hipcamp! If you're looking for a unique camping experience near Jacksonville, Florida, we've got you covered with over 270 options that cater to your preference for glamping and forested terrain. Our top-rated campsites include Wildflower Pond (151 reviews), Serene Forested Blueberry Farm (129 reviews), and Kokomo Farms (119 reviews). With prices starting as low as $11 and averaging at $60 per night, you can enjoy popular amenities like potable water, campfires, and pet-friendly environments, while engaging in activities such as fishing, hiking, and boating. Book your perfect glamping experience today!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Welcome to Hipcamp! If you're looking for a unique camping experience near Jacksonville, Florida, we've got you covered with over 270 options that cater to your preference for glamping and forested terrain. Our top-rated campsites include Wildflower Pond (151 reviews), Serene Forested Blueberry Farm (129 reviews), and Kokomo Farms (119 reviews). With prices starting as low as $11 and averaging at $60 per night, you can enjoy popular amenities like potable water, campfires, and pet-friendly environments, while engaging in activities such as fishing, hiking, and boating. Book your perfect glamping experience today!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. The Lodge at Hartley Oaks

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47mi from Jacksonville · 9 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Folkston, GA

Sleep under the stars at Buffalo Creek while at Hartley Oaks formerly known as Newell Lodge. Select your site or pitch your tent. The outdoors is right outside your door. Fire Pits and wood are available at a nominal fee. Guest full bathrooms are available. Nestled in the midst of a private 57-acre native live oak forest, you'll find yourself quite happily in the middle of nowhere. Out here, nature sings you to sleep. You'll awaken to a place and time found nowhere else in the world. Located in rural Georgia on a 57-acre tract of beautiful live oak trees. 30 and 50 amperage hookups are available for RVs. (Electric and Water.) Four full bathrooms are available for guests. An accessible dump station is on-site. Buffalo Creek Campsites are on the grounds of Hartley Oaks near the Okefenokee Swamp. Our sites are closed to the general public and available by reservation only. Welcome!

2. THE Farmstay for Animal Lovers!

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43mi from Jacksonville · 16 sites · RVs, Lodging · Keystone Heights, FL

Rooterville is a nonprofit sanctuary, home to approx 100 rescued farm animals of all types, THEY make it an amazing place to visit! When you stay with us, you are welcome to explore the sanctuary and interact with the animals after a brief introduction. The only place off limits is our cow pasture. But you can book a cow cuddle if you'd like to hug the fluffy cows, especially the Highland cow. It is a wonderful experience for the cow lovers. Come on out to the country for the experience of a lifetime interacting with sweet farm animals in luxury accommodations or bring your own RV or a tent and "rough" it in your choice of spots on our beautiful 20 acre property surrounded by lots of amazing wild creatures of all sorts and our friendly animal ambassadors. We have butterfly gardens, one with a bee hive, and we're surrounded by natural woodlands in a convenient yet private and peaceful setting. Maybe you'll spot a bald eagle getting a meal from our ponds! There's so much to see and enjoy right here at the sanctuary, we have over 100 rescued animals who can't wait to meet you and maybe bum a snack from you too. You are welcome to bring snacks to feed the animals or buy some from our gift shop. If you get bored, there is plenty to do nearby: Goldhead Park, a paved Bike Trail, Jacksonville, St Augustine, High Springs, Ocala and Gainesville are all within an hour's drive. Melrose is quaint and rural. We don't rush here. Except at feeding time! You'll get to experience that too if you get out early enough. (9AM) We can't wait to meet you! You'll come as a guest and leave as a friend! No smoking in our units, no pets due to our animals and our Anatolian guard dog who will love you but not a pooch they don't know. CAMPERS & RV's, NO ADMITTANCE TO THE SANCTUARY FOR BOOK-IN AFTER 10PM WITHOUT EXPRESS PERMISSION, please be considerate of the owner and others here trying to sleep! You are welcome to come and go as you please after you are here of course. Campers and RV's especially will need to be considerate of other guests on the property when setting up after dark. We have space in the front of the property to boondock for late campers' arrival and we'll get you into the sanctuary and set up in the AM if you get here late.

3. Okefenokee Pastimes Cabins and Camp

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37mi from Jacksonville · 5 sites · Lodging · Folkston, GA

Wooded private campground with Cabins, Rv Sites and Tent Sites. Right outside the Okefenokee Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. 13 acres with pond and hiking trails. Activities, events and camp store for visitors to enjoy. Bath house Dog Park and Laundry facilities onsite also. An Oasis near the Swamp!

4. Ichiban rv club

17mi from Jacksonville · 3 sites · RVs, Lodging · Jacksonville, FL

1 uncovered RV spot, 1 covered rv spot and 1 rv spot with a rv already in it for rent, all spread out away from each other, full hookups for rv, gravel in rv spot, fishing in freshwater lakes, boat ramp for salt water fishing, multiple lakes for canoes on additional property 1/2 mile away , nature walks , hunting, pickleball, pet friendly ,quiet peacefull, safe, secure looking for long term guest

5. Camp Declan

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49mi from Jacksonville · 1 site · Lodging · Interlachen, FL

Camp Declan is many things rolled into one. First, it is a private six-acre hardwood forest with 400’ of shoreline on a fresh-water, all-purpose lake. The air is clean and fresh and the fish, birds and Florida wildlife teem around you. Second, are the three buildings Cabin, Cabana and Bunkhouse. Each has a bathroom and the Cabin and Bunkhouse accommodate 18 overnight guests comfortably. The Cabana serves as outdoor bar/kitchen and hangout. Larger groups can be accommodated with a little ingenuity, too. Third, the layout of the property is such that the lake and large floating dock are always the star of the show. Whether you’re playing volleyball, badminton or horse shoes, sitting around the fire pit or canoeing on the lake, the sum of its parts makes a wonderful private indoor/outdoor lodging and recreation space for fishing, swimming, boating and grilling. Learn more about this land: "Old Florida" lake cabin, deck, dock, 12-bed bunkhouse, fully-equipped indoor kitchen, outdoor kitchen/bar and hot outdoor & indoor showers. Private, fenced grounds overlooks firepit, zipline and anchored swim raft. Ideal for groups up to 18 who seek a down-to-earth "fish camp" experience.

Public campgrounds near Jacksonville

Great Folks at Cascadia Vehicle Tents helping with the installation before heading for the Crooked River Campground

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Crooked River State Park Campground

36mi from Jacksonville · 15 sites · Tents, RVs · in Crooked River State Park

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Lake Johnson Cabins

39mi from Jacksonville · 16 sites · in Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park

Stories from the community

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Dennis

October 2025

2 nights at Okefenokee Pastimes Cabins and Camp

If you’re going to the swamp to kayak, this is a great location. It is right across from the National Wildlife Refuge entry. I stayed in the most basic cabin, whites just two beds, a mini fridge, microwave, fire pit, and small screened porch. Cabin is the size of a bedroom, basically. Communal shower and bathroom was satisfactory for a camping experience. Don’t expect hotel quality in the bathroom, that’s not what this is about. Charlene, a caretaker, was kind and helpful. I stayed her with my adult son. Perfect for two people. We brought a portable grill to make our own food and also went to Folkston for one dinner. It is quiet and family friendly. The swamp is an amazing natural wonder.

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Terry

August 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camp Declan

I’ve been here numerous times. Extremely relaxing. Kids loves it like they do every time we come. Plenty of room to run and play. Stayed outside almost the entire time. Dogs loved it too. I’m sure I’ll be back.

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Cory

May 2025

2 nights at THE Farmstay for Animal Lovers!

Wonderful time. Thank you so much. The wagon was lovely, and the animals were a joy to feed. Great trip with my teen daughter.

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Terry

April 2025

Weekend Trip to THE Farmstay for Animal Lovers!

What an amazing stay. The wagon was beautiful and clean. We had everything that we needed and the beds were very comfy. We loved sitting by the fire pit and enjoying the nature around us. I really loved feeding the animals and having them roam around freely around you was a treat ! Elaine was a lovely host and very attentive. I would definitely go back! Thank you Elaine for a wonderful weekend.

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Roberta

April 2025

Weekend Trip to THE Farmstay for Animal Lovers!

It was AMAZING!! We stayed in the Wagon #2 it was clean had very nice bathrooms, comfortable bed everything you could ask for. Loved feeding the animals and got to help brush the horses. Elaine was an amazing host and workers were more then helpful with questions and telling you about the animals and how some got lucky to make it to Elaine’s farm. Would definitely do it again!

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Chelsea

February 2025

Group trip

2 nights at Camp Declan

This was a phenomenal property. Absolutely perfect for our plans. We brought a ground of Young Men ages 14-17 here for a few days and they had such an incredible experience. There was something for everyone and I would highly recommend the property to anyone. I may be trying to organize another stay here specifically because of how great it was for our needs. Additionally, Declan was very responsive to our questions and requests. Top notch!

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olivia

January 2025

With kids

4 nights at Camp Declan

We were a group of 18, 8 adults and 10 kids and had THE BEST TIME. The kids could roam, fish, play in the dirt, just be kids. No Tv’s no screens, just nature! Highly recommend for anyone who wants a “camping” experience without actually camping! The owner was very attentive and answered any questions promptly. We believe he was on the property (in an RV far from the house) but never saw nor heard from him…but found safety in him knowing the neighbors/neighborhood, etc. We are already planning our next trip!

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Barbara

December 2024

Weekend Trip to THE Farmstay for Animal Lovers!

I can't say enough about this place! The wagon was clean and had thoughful touches throughout, including robes and slippers. It also had touches of Christmas decorations, which we loved. The most magnificant part was waking up to piggies wagging their tails outside our front door waiting for treats. Feeding all the animals was a real treat and walking in a parade of different animals coexisting harmoniously was memorable. The owner, Elaine, made us feel at home immediately, and was available to answer any and all questions. This place was a true delight and amazing for those who love glamping and animals. I have told everyone I know! We can't wait to return! Don't wait! Book now!

Jenna

December 2024

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camp Declan

Such a beautiful and peaceful place. The main cabin and bunkhouse were so cozy. We hung out at the outdoor kitchen area a lot, so many thoughtful things included. All of the dogs loved it too. Would definitely come back.