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2J8 · PIERSON, FL

St. John’s River Campground tent sites

Tent campers can use the campground showers and laundry. Several sites have grills and fire rings. The campground is less than a mile from the Astor Boat Ramp.

Camping

Website checked Nov 9, 2026 · PIERSON MUNI

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Before you go

Call to confirm hours.

Hours / check-in: Check in at the campground office. The campsite rate page lists 2 PM checkout. Confirm the arrival window when reserving.

Call 352-636-3139 Official website ↗

Ground-visit planning only. Use current aviation sources for weather, NOTAMs, airport restrictions and aircraft suitability.

From the airplane to your destination

Off airport. Agree on a landside meeting point at 2J8 with the town. Arrange a driver to the property in Astor and a timed pickup for the return to the airfield. Uber lists service in both towns, but rural driver availability varies.

Aircraft parking

Published source

Call the town at 386-749-2661 before flying to arrange transient aircraft parking, the fee and the landside gate for departure and re-entry. The posted tenant rates are monthly. Confirm overnight tie-down availability.

Source ↗Checked 2026-11-09

Getting to the entrance

Call to confirm

The pedestrian route and gate access have not been verified. Ask before leaving the aircraft.

Ground transportation

Published source

Off airport. Agree on a landside meeting point at 2J8 with the town. Arrange a driver to the property in Astor and a timed pickup for the return to the airfield. Uber lists service in both towns, but rural driver availability varies.

Source ↗Checked 2026-11-09

Overnight aircraft arrangements

Call to confirm

Confirm tie-down or hangar availability, fees and after-hours access.

Reservations & arrival times

Published source

Call 352-636-3139 for a tent-site reservation, rate, arrival time and current cancellation terms. Campsite permission applies only at the booked campground.

Source ↗Checked 2026-11-09

Facilities

Call to confirm

Restrooms, showers and other visitor facilities have not been independently confirmed.

MAKE A NIGHT OF IT

Nearby camping · Off airport

Season & restrictions: Call for tent-site availability. Special events and major holidays can change pricing and cancellation terms.

Book or confirm directly with the operator. Published information does not show live vacancies.

Camping rules & arrangements ↗

Airport & FBO contacts

FBOFBO contact not confirmed
Airport contact · Town of Pierson — Gray Leonhard, airport manager · 386-749-2661Source ↗ · Source checked 2026-11-09FDOT 2026 directory, printed page 90, lists Gray Leonhard and grayleonhard@townofpierson.org. The field is unattended and no named FBO appears. The town handles tie-down enquiries.
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  • Confirm the tent-specific rate, camping dates, airport overnight permission and the return driver. Camping beside the aircraft remains unverified.
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