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What campers say

Quiet, natural island park reached by a free ferry, Hontoon Island is often praised for peaceful trails, rich wildlife and a noteworthy Native American shell mound. Visitors frequently highlight well-maintained campsites with helpful amenities, wheelbarrows for transporting gear, bear-lock storage, clean restrooms and a water fountain, and options to rent canoes or kayaks. Staff are generally described as friendly and helpful. Practical tradeoffs: access requires the ferry and some visitors report occasional communication or boarding delays. Overall the park suits hikers, campers and paddlers seeking a relaxed, historic riverside setting.

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📖 About This Campground

Hontoon Island State Park in Deland Florida located in the St. Johns River in Volusia County, welcomes visitors to enjoy nature and history in quiet solitude. The island is accessible only by private boat or park ferry. Offers primitive tent and boat camping.

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