Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park Campground
Florida State Park
Write a Review 6239 FL-21 Keystone Heights, FL 32656 352-262-8129 352-473-4701 Reservations: 800-326-3521 Official WebsiteGPS: 29.8477, -81.9616
Overview of Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park Campground
Last Price Paid: $20
Reported by Tori W on 10/8/2023
Longest RV Reported: 40 feet (Class A)
Reported by Tom & Sandy on 11/27/2021
Number of Sites 73
Pad Type dirt
Reservations yes
Elevation 196 ft / 59 m
Max Stay 14
Max Length 45 ft
Tent Camping Yes
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To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 352-262-8129
HPCaldwell asked on 3/4/2023
Can you leave the campsite to go to Jacksonville and return around midnight? Or will you be locked out?
Reviews of Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park Campground 25 people have reviewed this location.
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“Recent Burn”
Reviewed 5/23/2021
| Nightly rate: | $28 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 10 |
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Be aware, this park is surrounded by a recent fire. Trees and vegetation completely burned. This was a controlled burn to help the pine trees survive. We stayed in the Sandhill loop and the outside sites had nothing but burnt forest around their sites. We were in the inside - site 10 and had live vegetation around our site, which I wa... more
Be aware, this park is surrounded by a recent fire. Trees and vegetation completely burned. This was a controlled burn to help the pine trees survive. We stayed in the Sandhill loop and the outside sites had nothing but burnt forest around their sites. We were in the inside - site 10 and had live vegetation around our site, which I was thankful for. The Turkey Loop was also surrounded by the burn. The Lakeside loop is not affected by the burn and had lush vegetation around the sites- but the lake isn’t much of a lake.
It was a quiet campground, clean and had some nice hiking trails and the NICEST volunteer working the entrance booth, who was very informative and fun to talk to!
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Wonder&Wander would stay here again
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“Peaceful sites for trail-lovers.”
Reviewed 5/16/2021
| Nightly rate: | $22 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 11 |
| RV Length: | 31' (Class C) |
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We stayed in the Sand Loop, which isn't named as you might think. The Sand Loop is actually the paved one; so book carefully if you prefer a paved loop. The Lake View Loop looked nice, too, but the road can be a bit bumpy. There's not a whole lot to do at this park, aside from hike the (gorgeous) trails. But that's its appeal. *The swi... more
We stayed in the Sand Loop, which isn't named as you might think. The Sand Loop is actually the paved one; so book carefully if you prefer a paved loop. The Lake View Loop looked nice, too, but the road can be a bit bumpy. There's not a whole lot to do at this park, aside from hike the (gorgeous) trails. But that's its appeal. *The swimming area isn't somewhere I'd swim or let my little child swim - looks a bit alligator-ish to this Florida Mom. Overall we liked the park. The Loblolly Trail at dusk is fantastic; you'll see hidden streams and a few deer. Site 11 was a good one; I wouldn't want to camp on one of the interior sites on a loop. The outside numbered sites have a lot of privacy as they back up to a huge expanse that makes for a pretty sunset. *Pack groceries thoughtfully if you're not towing; there's very little shopping available nearby. Keystone Heights is about six miles away from the Ranger Station. Staff was nice. Bath house is very old but was very clean.
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Mandy the Beachcomber would stay here again
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“Relaxing”
Reviewed 4/23/2021
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 14 |
| Site Number: | 73 |
| RV Length: | 29' (Travel Trailer) |
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Check in at the Ranger Station was quick and easy. We stayed in the Lake View Loop. Our campsite was large and the view from our back and side windows were amazing. Plenty of wildlife to see. We walked the trails every day. Bathhouse was clean and a short walk from our unit. Camp hosts were friendly and walked through the loop daily. T... more
Check in at the Ranger Station was quick and easy. We stayed in the Lake View Loop. Our campsite was large and the view from our back and side windows were amazing. Plenty of wildlife to see. We walked the trails every day. Bathhouse was clean and a short walk from our unit. Camp hosts were friendly and walked through the loop daily. They do have a washer and dryer there but we did not use. Did not have any internet and the cell service was spotty. Very peaceful and relaxing 2 weeks.
SS&S would stay here again
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“Great location very clean”
Reviewed 4/18/2021
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 40 |
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The camp sites are clean and nice size. The bathrooms are clean and well kept. If you like to bike ride this is the place for you. Miles of paved roads my wife and I like a bike ride in the morning and evening. ‘WiFi We stayed in camp site 40 great signal for 3 days then moved to site 71 near the water the cell service was not as good... more
The camp sites are clean and nice size. The bathrooms are clean and well kept. If you like to bike ride this is the place for you. Miles of paved roads my wife and I like a bike ride in the morning and evening.
‘WiFi We stayed in camp site 40 great signal for 3 days then moved to site 71 near the water the cell service was not as good.
I used a MiFi 8000l sprint
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jb1203 would stay here again
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“All-around Winner”
Reviewed 4/7/2021
| Nightly rate: | $24 |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| Site Number: | 46 |
| RV Length: | 28' (Travel Trailer) |
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Gold Head Branch has a nice variety of activities to keep you entertained. It has nice hiking trails, nice bicycling on paved as well as sand roads, a swimming beach, and I suspect some fishing as well. It's nice to be in a state park with so many options. There are two loops with electricity in the park. The Lakeview loop and th... more
Gold Head Branch has a nice variety of activities to keep you entertained. It has nice hiking trails, nice bicycling on paved as well as sand roads, a swimming beach, and I suspect some fishing as well. It's nice to be in a state park with so many options.
There are two loops with electricity in the park. The Lakeview loop and the Sandhill loop. The Lakeview loop sites tend to be large with a few exceptions. Screening from your neighbors was hit or miss, but given the site size, not an issue. The parking pads are sand but I found ours to be reasonably level. I did like that it was close to a small lake and there were nearby sand roads to go hiking on. I took a bike ride through the Sandhill loop. One thing struck me. The sites are huge! I'm not sure I've ever seen a state park with sites that large.
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Beerboy would stay here again
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“Peaceful ”
Reviewed 3/13/2021
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 14 |
| Site Number: | 42 |
| RV Length: | 31' (Class C) |
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Level sites. Some have a water view. We stayed twice. Second time was for 2 nights at site 74. We liked the view and wildlife better at site 74. Both were nice though. Decent hiking available and lots of people out on bikes around the park. Sites are a Decent size. You're not on top of eachother. Easier to use the dump as you leave lak... more
Level sites. Some have a water view. We stayed twice. Second time was for 2 nights at site 74. We liked the view and wildlife better at site 74. Both were nice though. Decent hiking available and lots of people out on bikes around the park. Sites are a Decent size. You're not on top of eachother. Easier to use the dump as you leave lake loop as it sits between both Campgrounds. We really enjoy staying at this park.
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Clean Slate, Dirty Tires would stay here again
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“Beautiful and quiet”
Reviewed 3/23/2020
| Days stayed: | 6 |
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| Site Number: | 43 |
| RV Length: | 33' (Fifth Wheel) |
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A beautiful state park. Our RV site had water and electric only. The bath house was close and adequate. There was even a washer and dryer available. Our site was fairly large and on dirt, with a large wooded area behind us. A picnic table and fire ring was available. We did have cell service but no WiFi. Some great walking and biki... more
A beautiful state park. Our RV site had water and electric only. The bath house was close and adequate. There was even a washer and dryer available. Our site was fairly large and on dirt, with a large wooded area behind us. A picnic table and fire ring was available. We did have cell service but no WiFi. Some great walking and biking trails. There was no pool or swimming area. The large lakes in the park looked to be very low. There were cabins for rent along the lake side. It was a nice stopover spot for us.
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RSmith would stay here again
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“Nice and quiet ”
Reviewed 1/22/2020
| Nightly rate: | $24 |
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| Days stayed: | 10 |
| Site Number: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 28' (Travel Trailer) |
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Nice campground. Very quiet. Turkey and deer sited. Lots of trails. Clean level site. Good WiFi/Verizon coverage. Nice staff at the gate. Good paved roads in the park and Sand Hill campground. Turkey Oak campground was a little more rough with sand roads. The dump station was kinda far from our location but very accessible. Bathroom... more
Nice campground. Very quiet. Turkey and deer sited. Lots of trails. Clean level site. Good WiFi/Verizon coverage. Nice staff at the gate. Good paved roads in the park and Sand Hill campground. Turkey Oak campground was a little more rough with sand roads. The dump station was kinda far from our location but very accessible. Bathrooms were clean and had a washer and dryer on the exterior. Nice picnic area. Park is kind of isolated. Keystone Heights is a short drive and has several amenities. We would stay here again.
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Bruce would stay here again
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“Oh so sandy!”
Reviewed 1/6/2020
| Nightly rate: | $20 |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| Site Number: | 46 |
| RV Length: | 31' (Class A) |
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We stayed over the week of Christmas. The staff at the Ranger's station was friendly and helpful. When I arrived at the loop I was camping in I discovered that it was a bit tight and a sand road. I backed into my site and using auto leveling it put one rear wheel off the ground.... Not as level as I would like. After setting up we... more
We stayed over the week of Christmas. The staff at the Ranger's station was friendly and helpful. When I arrived at the loop I was camping in I discovered that it was a bit tight and a sand road. I backed into my site and using auto leveling it put one rear wheel off the ground.... Not as level as I would like. After setting up we were hit with a rain storm and the site basically had a stream running through it. When the rain stopped it was fine.
We had a great time that week and hiked many miles. There are well-marked trails all over the park. The day use area was excellent for picnics and such.
We had two large groups that were very loud and neither the rangers nor camp hosts seemed to be able to quiet them down. Not the fault of the park, but pretty annoying.
Once I got over the issue with sand being everywhere, I enjoyed the week. I would come back again, but wish there was some gravel, grass or concrete.
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David Gillespie would stay here again
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“45 minutes outside of Jacksonville FL”
Reviewed 3/5/2019
| Nightly rate: | $25 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 17 |
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Very nice camp ground, friendly staff, three lakes, RV and tent camping, miles of walking trails.
Deer and turkeys in our camp sites.clean showers and restrooms.
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J would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- water
- dry camping
- Partial Hookups
Recreation
- boat rental
- fishing
- picnic area
- recreation trail
- swimming beach
- water access
Site Amenities
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- cabins
- dump station
- group sites
- ADA Accessible
- laundry
- recycle
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- trash
Pets
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