https://www.claycountygov.com/community/parks-and-recreation/camp-chowenwaw-park

You can visit https://www.claycountygov.com/community/parks-and-recreation/rentals to learn more about the amenities for rent and to reserve a site or facility.

No, you can’t have alcohol in any Clay County park.

 No. We only have cabins, tent sites, and day-use meeting buildings.  However, there may be available RV parking at the Clay County Fairgrounds. 

All Clay County parks are open dawn to dusk.  All community parks are open from dawn to dusk unless scheduled for athletic practices or games. To find a park visit claycountygov.com/community/parks-and-recreation/find-a-park.

Outside - Charcoal or firewood from a 60-mile radius for grilling, skewers for roasting hot dogs or marshmallows (do not use branches) insect repellent, and flashlights
Cabins and Tents - Bedding: Bunk beds 32 x 74; Ahwenassa Bunk beds 39 x 74, full size mattresses 54 x 74.
Tents - tent pads are 14x18, accommodate two-person tents or one six-person tent
Bathhouses - towels, washcloths, shower shoes, soap, shampoo, etc.
Dining Halls - All cooking utensils, disposable plates, cups (no glass), dish pan, dish soap, sponges, towels, etc.

Outside - Picnic tables, barbecue grills, fire ring with benches, carts for transporting gear

Cabins - Vinyl mattresses, electricity (except our treehouses), AC/heat in the Ahwenassa Cabins and Squirrel Run Cabins, shared Dining Hall with a fireplace, range, refrigerator, tables and chairs

Bathhouses - commode stalls, sinks, hot showers, electric lights, hand soap, paper towels, toilet tissue, garbage bags

Dining Halls - standard sized range and refrigerator, fireplace inside with connecting wood-burning grill outside, tables and chairs.

Camp Chowenwaw Park (Cho’-wen-waw), is a beautiful 150-acre recreation site on Black Creek, located in Green Cove Springs near its confluence with the St. Johns River. The park offers camping, event facilities, hiking, fishing, kayak access, a volleyball court, picnic areas, a seasonal pool, a museum, a nature center, and a playground.  For more information please visit https://www.claycountygov.com/community/parks-and-recreation/camp-chowenwaw-park.

To view our fees, please visit https://www.claycountygov.com/community/parks-and-recreation/rentals.

Visitors can enjoy hiking, fishing, camping, a kayak launch, picnicking, paddle boarding, swimming, the pool (seasonal), bird watching, museum (call for hours) and dog walking. There’s also a nature center, playgrounds, tetherball, a boardwalk and a fishing pier. We do not have RV camping. https://www.claycountygov.com/community/parks-and-recreation/camp-chowenwaw-park

Clay County has athletic associations and sports providers that provide a variety of athletic opportunities for youth ages 4-18. These sports include but are not limited to baseball, softball, lacrosse, and football. For a list of athletic associations and park locations, please email athletics@claycountygov.com or visit https://www.claycountygov.com/community/parks-and-recreation/athletic-complex.

You can find more information about the pool, including hours, here https://www.claycountygov.com/community/parks-and-recreation/camp-chowenwaw-park/pool.

Clay County has over 20 pet-friendly parks for you and your furry friend to enjoy.  For a list of parks & locations, visit https://www.claycountygov.com/community/parks-and-recreation/find-a-park.

There are more than ten boat launches in Clay County.  For a list of locations and addresses please visit https://www.claycountygov.com/community/parks-and-recreation/piers-boat-ramps-and-kayak-launches.