Hontoon Island State Park

The tent camping area is located along with the cabins one quarter mile from the docks. Reservations are accepted.
Six rustic cabins are located along with the tent camping sites. Reservations are accepted.
Docks are provided for day use and overnight dockage is available. First come, first serve basis.
The picnic area is located near the boat basin and overlooks the St. Johns River.
Largemouth bass may be caught on artificial bait or live shiners. Most bluegills and shell crackers are caught with earthworms and crickets, but may also be taken on small artificial top water bugs. Small live minnows are the best bait for speckled perch. Channel cats are often caught on earthworms sunk to the bottom along the main river channel. A Florida fishing license is required for persons 16 years of age or older.
Canoes may be rented at the park.

NOTE: Hontoon Island is accessible only by private boat or passenger ferry which operates free of charge from 8 a.m. till sundown. A parking area is provided on the mainland, as there is no vehicle access to the island or in the park.

For more information, contact Hontoon Island State Park, 2309 River Ridge Road, Deland, Florida 32720; (386) 736-5309.

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