There are a number of very picturesque creeks which cross the property. Being an avid hiker, the only tread that hits the pathways I am on is on the soles of my boots. Most of the areas can be accessed by hiking or biking. You will encounter just about every species of wildlife that is available in this segment of Florida. The variety of objects and ecosystems you will encounter in this State Forest is truly amazing. I have hiked most of the area, both using the roads and also wandering around in the woods and pastures. At the time of this writing, the land is being subleased to cattle ranchers, so a fair amount of cattle roam the land. Hunters with a quota permit are allowed access to drive the numbered roads during hunting season. The whole area is crisscrossed with numbered and unnumbered roads. The area is divided into three tracts: Joshua Creek Tract, Turkey Creek Tract and Clonts Tract. If you elect to enter the area from the Phillips Road parking area expect to pay a $2.00 entrance fee per person. The land is under the control of the Division of Forestry, while hunting is controlled by the Florida Wildlife Commission. The main entrance is at the end of Phillips Road which is off N Christmas Road. Its total landmass is 9,754 acres, with multiple access points, including the St Johns River. Bronson State Forest is a vast place to visit and an under-utilized gem for the sporting hiker/trailblazer, casual hiker, biker and equestrian.
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