Region: Central

WILLIAM BEARDALL TOSOHATCHEE RESERVE STATE PARKS
Christmas, FL

Contact Information
3365 Taylor Creek Road
Christmas, Florida 32709
Phone: 407-568-5893

Description
The 28,000 acres of Tosohatchee border 19 miles of the St. Johns River in east Orange County. The land was purchased in 1977 under Florida's Environmentally Endangered Lands program in order to preserve its aesthetic qualities and the extensive wetlands that are essential water cleansing and storage areas for the St. Johns River.

Hours of Operation
Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.

Driving Directions
Tosohatchee State Reserve is located on Taylor Creek Road in Christmas (east of Orlando).

Heading east on State Road 50, turn right on Taylor Creek Road and proceed three (3) miles to the park entrance on your left.

From State Road 528 (Bee-line), take the State Road 520 exit and go north on State Road 520 approximately 1/2 mile, turn right on Taylor Creek Road and proceed approximately two (2) miles to park entrance on right.

ACTIVITIES

Camping

TENT CAMPING ONLY. NO RV’S, POP-UPS,OR CAMPER SHELLS.

FEE: All campsites are $4.00 a night for all ages.
TO MAKE RESERVATIONS: Call the park office at (407) 568-5893.
FIRE RESTRICTIONS: MANDATORY COMPLIANCE w/ FIRE BAN RESTRICTIONS.
PETS: Pets are not allowed overnight.
CUTTING TOOLS: One ax or hatchet permitted per campsite. No Machetes. Use downed wood only.

CAMPING IS NOT PERMITTED THE NIGHT BEFORE OR DURING QUOTA HUNTS. CHECK THE SCHEDULE UNDER OUR “ACTIVITIES” PAGE

NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, GUNS, OR FIREWORKS

Our Youth Group area is reserved for non-profit organizations such as Boy or Girl Scouts of America, church or school youth groups, 4-H clubs, etc.

Tosohatchee has two primitive backpack campsites, located approximately 2 ½ and 3 miles from the parking area/trail head. Each site has a fire circle, picnic table, in-ground pump (not potable) and privy. There are no trashcans, so be sure to carry everything out with you. Each site is quiet, very remote and truly pristine. Reservations must be made at least 2 weeks in advance by calling the park office. Plan to arrive at the park at least 2 hours before sundown to allow yourself time to hike in and set up camp.

A horseback campsite is reserved exclusively for riders and their horses. For safety reasons, only one group at a time may stay in the campsite overnight; however, day use riders may park their rigs in this area. The campsite has a designated fire ring, picnic table, and an in-ground pump with a water trough for the horses (not potable for humans). Riders can picket their horses to trees (NO NAILS PLEASE!) or bring portable fencing. We advise that you double-halter stallions when tied to picket lines and use panic snaps for safety on picket lines. Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance by calling the office. Cost is $4.00 per night per horse/rider. Be sure to bring proof of negative coggins.