The Matanzas State Forest is in the U.S. state of Florida. The 4,699-acre (19 km2) forest is located in northeastern Florida, near St. Augustine, though it is closer to Crescent Beach. Matanzas State Forest is bordered approximately by U.S. 1 to the west, State Road 206 to the north, the Matanzas River to the east, and the Faver-Dykes State Park to the south.

Matanzas State Forest
Sign for the Matanzas State Forest, which also includes the Matanzas Wildlife Management Area
Map of Florida
LocationSt. Johns County, Florida
Nearest citySt. Augustine
Coordinates29°42′58.24″N 81°18′9.84″W / 29.7161778°N 81.3027333°W / 29.7161778; -81.3027333
Area4,699 acres (19.02 km2)
Governing bodyFlorida Department of Environmental Protection

Besides being owned by the Florida State Division of Forestry, Matanzas State Forest is also co-managed in cooperation with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the St. Johns River Water Management District.


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