Buckman Lock - St. Johns Loop North & South Campground
Buckman Lock - St. Johns Loop North & South Campground
Buckman Lock provides navigational access between the St. Johns River and Rodman Reservoir with scheduled lock operations Thursday through Sunday (inbound: 7 a. m. , 8 a. m. , 11 a. m. , 1:30 p. m. ; outbound: 7:30 a. m. , 8:30 a. m. , 1 p. m. , 2 p. m. ).
The St.
Johns Loop North and South offer multiple miles of natural surface trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, with 12 primitive equestrian camping sites available on a first-come, first-served basis at the south location, plus picnic pavilions, parking, and a playground at the north trailhead.
No fees are required for day-use or camping.
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