Camp Milton Historic Preserve Holiday Forest Walk & Campfire

About this adventure

Discover nature and holiday traditions under the stars at Camp Milton Historic Preserve on Jacksonville's Westside. Families embark on an evening guided holiday forest walk along the preserve's crushed-gravel trails, surrounded by pine flatwoods and illuminated by soft solar lanterns. Park rangers share stories of Florida winter wildlife and 19th-century frontier holidays. After the walk, children can gather around a blazing community campfire to roast marshmallows, make classic s'mores, sip warm spiced cider, and sing seasonal campfire songs beneath the starry Florida night sky. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Flat, wide crushed-coquina trails and wooden boardwalks are suitable for rugged all-terrain strollers; baby carriers recommended for deeper nature paths. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Covered picnic pavilions with wooden picnic tables; climate-controlled educational center offers family restrooms with baby-changing facilities. • Age Suitability: Wonderful outdoor adventure for school-age children, adventurous toddlers, scouts, and nature-loving families. • Sensory Tips: Peaceful natural environment away from city lights; crackling campfire sounds and dark night skies; flashlights or red-light headlamps encouraged.