Cobb Hunt Camp
If you're looking for a nice quiet spot outside of the city, the primitive Cobb Hunt Camp is perfect for you. The campground sits under the pines of the Osceola National Forest, located between Ocean Pond and Olustee Battlefield, with access to the Florida National Scenic Trail. Camping. This area is a perfect and spacious location for larger hunting groups or just individuals trying to catch their game. Hiking. With a year-round access to deep forest, this area is popular for hikers to wander off path to find look for their special spot away from civilization. Just remember that general gun season runs from mid-November to early January, please consider wearing bright flashy colors.
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Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | Free |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Forest | National Forests in Florida |
| Fees | Free |
| Rules | General gun season runs from mid-November to early January. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 30.2467° N, 82.4098° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireBee Haven (2) (24-06)
32 mi from the campground · 2,060 acres · 80% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 22.3 mi |
| RV sales & service | FB Trailers ↗ | 38.3 mi |
| Outdoor gear | J. Wayne Reitz Union ↗ | 41.6 mi |
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Trails nearby
- 0.8 miFanny Bay0.5 mi trail · hiking
- 2.3 miThe Trampled Track ↗0.2 mi trail · hiking
- 2.4 miOlustee Battlefield Connector0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 2.5 miOlustee Battlefield Tr1 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 2.7 miFNST - Osceola Section ↗20.9 mi trail · hiking, horse · national_scenic_or_historic
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Big Gum Swamp Wilderness begins about 4.4 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 4.4 miBig Gum Swamp Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 13,835 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Olustee BattlefieldSite · Olustee · 2.6 mi
- Glen Saint Mary Nurseries CompanyHistoric district · Glen St. Mary · 14 mi
- Hotel BlancheBuilding · Lake City · 14.1 mi
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Questions people ask
How much does it cost to camp at Cobb Hunt Camp?
Free
Source: Forest Service
Is Cobb Hunt Camp open right now?
Open as of Oct 26, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
Can I bring an RV to Cobb Hunt Camp?
Cobb Hunt Camp is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Cobb Hunt Camp is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Ocean Pond Campground (1.6 mi), Group Landing (2.5 mi), and The Landing Group Site (2.5 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby