Camp Chowenwaw Park

Category: Park in Green Cove Springs, Florida

Address: 1517 Ball Rd, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043, USA

Phone: +19045298058

Opening hours

Sunday: 7AM–7PM

Monday: 7AM–7PM

Tuesday: 7AM–7PM

Wednesday: 7AM–7PM

Thursday: 7AM–7PM

Friday: 7AM–7PM

Saturday: 7AM–7PM

Reviews

Sienna Parocha

Mar 22, 2022

Looking🔎👀for a great place to🏕🧭🌳🪵♨️🥩camp? Check out Camp Chowenwaw. They offer standard tent⛺️sites,🛖cabins(ranges from 2-6👨‍👩‍👦‍👦👨‍👦people, depending on which cabin), and🌲🌳tree house tents(2👨‍👩‍👧‍👦bunks)! Each site will have a🍽dining hall, & a🚻bathroom/🚿shower near by. Bring your bike🚵‍♂️🚵‍♀️to ride on the trails or walk to get your daily🚶‍♂️👣steps in. The camp🏕also includes a🏊‍♀️swimming pool, and they offer paddle🛶🏄‍♂️🦆board rentals. Don't forget to bring some fishing🎣🐟🦦🐠poles as well!

Doula Cherise Gordon

Jan 13, 2022

Cute little cabins and treehouses in a quiet campground. Took children hiking and spent time at the park right down the street which was also beautiful!

Jesse Van-Harlinger

Jan 3, 2022

This is a great place for a short, casual, relaxing walk in nature. The trails are short but I didn't mind because the grounds have character. You can camp there and rent cabins too. How awesome! There a pool for guest there too. It was built in 1932 and more land was added in the 1950's. It certainly has a late 50's feel to it. It's pet friendly too.

Kristina Varnum

Sep 7, 2021

The reasons why this is not a 5, is based upon rudeness we faced in regards to the use of the pool. I guess we were supposed to be given wrist bands when we checked in for our treehouse but we weren’t so they wanted to charge us. Then once we got that issue overcome, the entire time we swam we had to listen to the lifeguards complain about being there. That, and our treehouse hadn’t been cleaned very thoroughly as there was dirty underwear under a bunk. Otherwise, our experience has been awesome. Check in was friendly. A bit of traffic sounds that’s a tad annoying but mostly it wasn’t too bothersome. The joy of hearing the owls, insects, and frogs made up greatly for it. Nice bathhouse and very nice kitchen area! It’s a wicked fun place and my three year old is loving it!

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Questions & Answers

can we get there by boat?

Angela Knost | Sep 8, 2020
Karen VanVactor | Sep 8, 2020

Yes you can they have a brand new dock

Can you do portrait photography here? Is permission needed?

Angelisa Blyden (MzAngieB) | Sep 9, 2019
Lauren Marie | Sep 9, 2019

I do not think permission prior is required. I have taken tons of pictures, different styles and people all over the grounds over the years and have never had anything said to me at all. Such a beautiful place perfect for photos!! 😊

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Is this a place to have a wedding??

Tasha Eichmann | Sep 8, 2020
Becky Rawlins | Sep 8, 2020

Yes I had my wedding there it was great and clean they help you in anyway possible I would highly recommend it

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Is there tent camping

Jim Gibson | Sep 8, 2020
April Robbins | Sep 8, 2020

Yes there is two different tent site's. One is close to the tree houses and the other is closer to the office. They both have bath house's and a closed in kitchen/eating building.

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How much for two people to rent a lot for a tent? Daily, week end, weekly rates?

Glenn Russell Hall | Sep 9, 2018
lesha martin | Sep 9, 2018

The treehouses are 25, the cabins are 50 a night, in the tent sites are 20 a night tent sites really nice

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What time is check-in

Çháśtÿńè Dominguez | Sep 8, 2021
Megan Cassell | Sep 8, 2021

1pm-4pm

Can you bring atvs?

Brads Automotive LLC | Sep 8, 2021
John T | Sep 8, 2021

No definitely not

Are they air-conditioned?

Kimberly Jordan | Sep 9, 2019
Willie Ocasio | Sep 9, 2019

Yes it is very well air-conditioned

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Do they allow camp fires?

DALE KERTESZ | Sep 9, 2019
Kyle Harpe | Sep 9, 2019

Yes.

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Can i just go there like a normal park or World i have to play to get in (i just want to go and Explore the place)

Maria Hernández | Sep 9, 2019
Jean W | Sep 9, 2019

During daylight hours you can go in & explore. No fee.

Do you have a tree house for tonight

Sherri | Sep 9, 2019
orion firestorm | Sep 9, 2019

You have to rent them months in advance

Have a campground for full hook up?

Kelly Jackson | Sep 9, 2019
Robert Brown | Sep 9, 2019

No, cabin rentals only.

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Why hasn't for over a year, the board walk and nature trail hasn't been repaired.? The park employees say it's not been decided yet where the money is coming from. It would be great to start deciding!

Douglas Dixon | Sep 9, 2019
Chris Oyenarte | Sep 9, 2019

May not be their decision. Lots of parks are still in disrepair due to lack of funding

Can you bring dogs.

Renee Lybrand | Sep 9, 2018
Jim Beyerl | Sep 9, 2018

Dogs on leash are welcome. The doggie bags stations are not always filled. Only service dogs can stay overnight. Pets are not allowed inside buildings.

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Can you paddle board?

Miss Megan | Sep 9, 2018
John Pretzell | Sep 9, 2018

Yes, you can launch from the camp. The city/county are in the process of making improvements.

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Do they rent fishing equipment there?

Joan Williams | Aug 18, 2022
Derrek Johnson | Aug 25, 2022

No not to my knowledge.

Can we fishing here ?

Sut Nawww | Jun 10, 2022
Joseph C | Jun 10, 2022

Yep right off the Pier on black Creek I Believe.

Are their clean restrooms on site?

Julie F. | Jan 11, 2022
Jenny Yeaman | Jan 11, 2022

Yes and showers

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Can you kayak here

Karen Gullick | Oct 13, 2021
Becky Rawlins | Oct 13, 2021

Yes you can even rent one there

Is there RV parking?

Connie Coley | Sep 8, 2021
Steve Brako | Sep 8, 2021

All the campsites are walk in so I don't think you could stay in your rv but I'm not sure if you could park it, probably.

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How do I book it ?

Sandy D | Sep 8, 2021
Brenda Dodd | Sep 8, 2021

Online or go to office

Do you have cabins avaliable for 2 people how much

Linda Favinger | Sep 8, 2020
Ryan Buckner | Sep 8, 2020

They do have cabins available for two people. I'm not sure on price but here's a link to get more info. https://www.claycountygov.com/departments/parks-and-recreation/camp-chowenwaw-park

Is it open ? What is the cost per night for a 27 foot camper?

William Aitken | Sep 8, 2020
Jason Stanier | Sep 8, 2020

No room for a camper. This was a girl scout camp that was bought by the county. It has set buildings and tree houses and 4 or 6 tent pads

Can some one tell me about your experience in reference to the treehouses? Is it ok for toddlers? Are bathrooms close to it?

Cintia Martinez | Sep 8, 2020
Justin Duce | Sep 8, 2020

The tree houses are at the back of the property. There are bathrooms but you have to walk to them. They treehouses have 4 bunk beds on each side and are screened in all the way around.

Can dogs stay over night in a tent??

Tracie Holden | Sep 8, 2020
brian barton | Sep 8, 2020

You'll have to call. I've not heard of anyone camping with pets. Sorry

Can you still hike there when they are closed? We want to explore on Christmas day.

C C | Sep 8, 2020
brian barton | Sep 8, 2020

No you can not. They are open sun up to sun down. Then closed.

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Can you swim in the lake and are you aloud to bring your dogs

J Jordan | Sep 9, 2019
Jean W | Sep 9, 2019

There is no lake. There is a pool. Can kayak on Black Creek. No pets

Is the pool open now and hours and how much

Linda Noll | Sep 9, 2019
Christian Bruce | Sep 9, 2019

The pool is open from like 10- 5 until labor day and it used to be 1.00 ea

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What time does the pool open on fridays

Ava McClellan | Sep 9, 2019
Michele Spencer | Sep 9, 2019

According to their website they are open from 10-7 today.

Is there rv camping there

Shannon Hernandez | Sep 9, 2019
Margie BORRERO Vicente | Sep 9, 2019

Whats the maximum days you can stay?

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Do you have a kiddie pool

Dawn Salmons | Sep 9, 2019
David Nasemann | Sep 9, 2019

Nope

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How much is a tree house for one night? And can you reserve them?

K H | Sep 9, 2019
orion firestorm | Sep 9, 2019

They are RSVP booked months in advance last year..

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How much is a tree house a night?

K H | Sep 9, 2019
David Nasemann | Sep 9, 2019

No idea. Call the park office.

Is Biking allowed? If so, is there any bike trails?

R H | Sep 9, 2019
James Wood | Sep 9, 2019

Biking is allowed, but no set trails means your on the gravel roads with the autos.

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We have a small popup. Would that be accommodated?

sandi perkins | Sep 9, 2019
David Nasemann | Sep 9, 2019

Yes.

Who owns this camp exactly?

Pati Cakes | Sep 9, 2019
Margaret Baker-Jones | Sep 9, 2019

The county according to the website. https://www.claycountygov.com/departments/parks-and-recreation/camp-chowenwaw-park

Can you Tent camp there

Cynthia Hawsey | Sep 9, 2019
David Nasemann | Sep 9, 2019

Yes, but the park office will have to assign you an appropriate site.

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I understand that funding hasn't been decided, but who is responsible for pushing it forward?

Douglas Dixon | Sep 9, 2019
David Nasemann | Sep 9, 2019

The county council has to approve funding in their annual budget.

Any kayak rental place nearby? Can you kayak ar the near by creek?

Mumuksh Singh | Sep 9, 2018
Margaret Baker-Jones | Sep 9, 2019

Search for kayak rentals near Black Creek... I'm sure you can kayak, not sure why you wouldn't be able to...

Are there many trails that visitors can walk on?

Dainsley | Sep 9, 2018
Michele Spencer | Sep 9, 2018

Yes

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Anyone know how the bunk houses or cabins are?

Donna Babcock | Sep 9, 2018
Bethany Scully | Sep 9, 2018

They look nice but I have only stayed in the tree houses and they are great!!

Is the pool open to the public? If so what's the price per a person?

Melissa Boyd | Sep 9, 2018
Nick Talvy | Sep 9, 2018

4 for adults. 3 for kids above age 2.

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Do the cabins have electricity

Doreen Jolley | Sep 9, 2018
Barbara Archer | Sep 9, 2018

Yes some of them have electricity and some of them are without electricity it just depends on what you want the ones with electricity are about 10$ more

Are the treehouses with or without central heating and air? And does it have running water and electricity?

todd tilley | Sep 9, 2018
Jim Beyerl | Sep 9, 2018

No heat/air in tree house. Water & electricity in dining hall.

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Is there a playground?

Terri Coates | Sep 9, 2018
Joseph Smith | Sep 9, 2018

Yes

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Do you have to pay any deposits for dogs when you are renting a cabin?

Tiara Watson | Sep 9, 2018
Nicholas Rivera | Sep 9, 2018

I have no idea unfortunately,but you can ask someone that's in charge of Camp Chowenwa.

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How do we get into the camp with all the construction on ball rd? It looks as if it is blocked off!

Judy Drysdale | Sep 9, 2018
Candy S | Sep 9, 2018

Yes, construction is at the front, no problem getting in.

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Do they have pull trailer hook up love to come and camp

renee wells | Sep 9, 2018
John Pretzell | Sep 9, 2018

No its a former girl scout camp, no hoik ups. Clay county has visions for it but it will be at least 1 year out before it changes.

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Can you bring a fifth wheel there

Sherry Hontz | Sep 9, 2018
Terra Mannon | Sep 9, 2018

No it only has tent camping and cabin rentals

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Do they allow dogs at the camp grounds?

Tiffany Luck Valls | Sep 9, 2018
Richard Jones | Sep 9, 2018

Yes

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