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Camping at Hontoon Island State Park near West Deland

State park · West Deland

A forested campground.

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  • Pets not allowed
  • Public land
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  • Alert

    Seasonal flooding impacts the campground. If you are planning to visit the park in August or September, please call 386-736-5309 ahead of your visit to check the conditions.

  • Attention

    Our cabins are very rustic. Each cabin has a ceiling fan, overhead lighting, one electrical outlet, bunk beds (no linen), and a screen porch with table and chairs. Outside each cabin is a picnic… Read full notice

    Our cabins are very rustic. Each cabin has a ceiling fan, overhead lighting, one electrical outlet, bunk beds (no linen), and a screen porch with table and chairs. Outside each cabin is a picnic table, water faucet, and a ground grill suitable for cooking or a small campfire. All cabins are less than 30 yards to the restroom and about 3/10 of a mile to the playground.

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Hontoon Island State Park: questions answered

How do I reserve a site at Hontoon Island State Park?
Reservable on reserve.floridastateparks.org (per the listing)
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Listing Reservable on reserve.floridastateparks.org
Getting there
Listing West Deland, FL (map in Location below)
Max rig length · Hookups & power · Pull-through / back-in · Road & site access · Pets · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Shade · Price · Stay limits
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Travel Alert

You must enter Hontoon Island's address into your GPS in order to arrive at the correct destination. The address is 2309 River Ridge Road, Deland, FL 32720. Entering the parks name into your GPS will not bring you to the parking area.

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  • Facility Important Information

    • The park gate closes a half hour before sunset. There is no access to the island except by private vessel once the park closes. • Hontoon Island, located in the St Johns River, is accessible by a… Read full notice

    • The park gate closes a half hour before sunset. There is no access to the island except by private vessel once the park closes.
    • Hontoon Island, located in the St Johns River, is accessible by a park operated passenger only ferry (no R.V.s) or by private boat. The ferry service runs from 8 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. during the summer. Please call 386-736-5309 for winter hours. All cabins and tent sites are located 3/10 of a mile from the ferry dock. Marina sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
    Check in time is 3 p.m. Check out time is 1 p.m.
    Quiet time begins at 11 p.m. and must be observed by all campers.

    For everyone's enjoyment, including pets, please observe the pet camping rules found in the complete Florida State Parks Pet Policy, click here floridastateparks.org/things-to-know/pet-policy.

    Pets are not allowed in any state park cabins or cabin areas.

    Service animals are welcome in all areas of the park where visitors are normally allowed.

    No one younger than 18 may camp overnight unless accompanied by a responsible adult, who will remain onsite for the period rented.

From the Florida State Parks booking site, checked Nov 7, 2026.

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  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Daytona Beach Dolphin & Manatee Tour – Paddleboard or Kayak 26 mi · 2 hr · from $69/person
    • Polynesian Fire and Dinner Show Ticket in Daytona Beach 26 mi · 2 hr · from $53/person
  3. Optional full-day extension

    Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.

    • Rock Springs 2-Hour Glass Bottom Guided Kayak Eco Tour 29 mi · 2.5 hr · from $101/person
Ways to stay

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    Rentals that may deliver here. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    2022 Jayco Jay Flight SLX
    2022 Jayco Jay Flight SLX

    Travel trailer · 20 ft · sleeps 5 · 7 mi from campground

    $75/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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    Water Bear
    Water Bear

    Travel trailer · 23 ft · sleeps 6 · 20 mi from campground

    $110/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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    2022 Four Winds - Bunkhouse & Outdoor TV
    2022 Four Winds - Bunkhouse & Outdoor TV

    Class C motorhome · 32 ft · sleeps 7 · 46 mi from campground

    $189/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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    Things to do

    Activities near Hontoon Island State Park

    Bookable tours nearby

    Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

    Daytona Beach Dolphin & Manatee Tour – Paddleboard or Kayak
    Daytona Beach Dolphin & Manatee Tour – Paddleboard or Kayak

    26 mi · 2 hr · from $69/person

    Polynesian Fire and Dinner Show Ticket in Daytona Beach
    Polynesian Fire and Dinner Show Ticket in Daytona Beach

    26 mi · 2 hr · from $53/person

    Rock Springs 2-Hour Glass Bottom Guided Kayak Eco Tour
    Rock Springs 2-Hour Glass Bottom Guided Kayak Eco Tour

    29 mi · 2.5 hr · from $101/person

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    Florida Everglades Airboat Tour and Wild Florida Admission with Optional Lunch
    Florida Everglades Airboat Tour and Wild Florida Admission with Optional Lunch

    29 mi · 1 hr · from $37/person

    Kennedy Space Center with Transport from Orlando and Kissimmee
    Kennedy Space Center with Transport from Orlando and Kissimmee

    29 mi · 11 hr · from $89/person

    90-Minute Everglades Airboat Eco Tour Near Orlando Florida
    90-Minute Everglades Airboat Eco Tour Near Orlando Florida

    29 mi · 1.5 hr · from $71/person

    The Outta Control Magic Dinner Show in Orlando
    The Outta Control Magic Dinner Show in Orlando

    29 mi · 2 hr–4 hr · from $39/person

    Drawn to Life presented by Cirque du Soleil and Disney
    Drawn to Life presented by Cirque du Soleil and Disney

    29 mi · 1.5 hr · from $87/person

    Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park
    Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park

    29 mi · 3 hr · from $65/person

    Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights7 sites open for every night

    Orange City

    5.7 mi from Hontoon Island State Park (straight-line)
    Sites from $42/night
    $84 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
    Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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    Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights3 sites open for every night

    True Trail Farm

    7.1 mi from Hontoon Island State Park (straight-line)
    Sites from $35/night
    $70 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
    Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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    Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights21 sites open for every night

    Clearwater Lake Rec Area

    11.9 mi from Hontoon Island State Park (straight-line) 5.0 · 386 Recreation.gov reviews
    Tent sites · RV sites
    Sites $38/night
    $76 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
    Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · you book on their site
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