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St. Marys Shoals Park
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Dougherty Creek, Cedar Creek, Baker County |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This area has around 25 miles of ATV trails that are mostly hard packed and wide but are marked and form nice long loops. The forest is bordered by the Cedar Creek and St. Mary’s River which has some decent swimming spots.
The main staging area is paved with plenty of room for large trailers. Three large picnic pavilions, restrooms are among the onsite amenities. The area has a lot of wildlife that range from turkey, deer and some hogs. Fishing is permitted in the rivers which is home to mostly catfish, bass and perch.
The park is open daily beginning at sunrise to 30 minutes prior to sunset. Overnight parking is not permitted but camping can be found at nearby Ocean Pond Campground.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | No | |
| Dates Open | Friday, Saturday and Sunday sunrise to sunset. Closed Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day and Easter. | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Unknown | |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Prohibited | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Swamp Buggy 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | |
 Camping | Prohibited | |
 Campfires | Some Areas | permitted in park provided grill or area specified for grills |
| Night Riding | No | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | keep on the trail |
| Alcohol | Prohibited | |
| Rule Enforcement | Many | Dedicated Rangers/Officers ATV/Saddle Mounted Patrol |
| Comment | Florida law requires OHVs to be titled when operating on public land. Proof of ownership is required when operating machines. | |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | County Land |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | Yes ($5.00 per vehicle) Passenger vehicles and vehicles with trailers - $5. |
| Riding | Yes ($5.00 per OHV) Annual Pass - $30/OHV |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Glen Saint Mary, FL | ||
| Address | 9316 Odis Yarborough Road, Glen Saint Mary, FL 32040 | ||
| From: Jacksonville, FL
1) Take I-10 West to Exit 33 2) Turn right (north) off the exit ramp onto CR-125, continue about 6 miles 3) Turn right (east) onto Odis Yarborough Road, continue about .3 miles 4) Park entrance is on the left (north). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Sara Little (Secretary To the Board of Commissioners Administrative Assistant To the County Manager) Baker County Administration 55 North 3rd Street Macclenny, FL 32063 (904) 259-3613 sara.little@bakercountyfl.org www.bakercountyfl.org |
St. Marys Shoals Park Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 1/18/2019 (Thanks!)
St. Marys Shoals Park Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 7/23/2019 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 2,568 acres (4 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 25 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 75 to 90 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  None | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  Little | |
| Mud |  Some | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | None | |
| Trees |  Many | |
| Steep Hills | None | |
| Water Crossings | Some | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | None | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Shade | Some | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (SE) | Macedonia Grocery (904) 259-2258 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (S) | Exxon (904) 259-2022 |
 Water | 20-30 Miles (SW) | Ocean Pond Campground (850) 523-8500 |
 RV Hookup | 20-30 Miles (SW) | Ocean Pond Campground (850) 523-8500 |
 RV Disposal | 20-30 Miles (SW) | Ocean Pond Campground (850) 523-8500 |
| Campground | 20-30 Miles (SW) | Ocean Pond Campground (850) 523-8500 |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (SE) | Macedonia Grocery (904) 259-2258 |
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