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Camp Chowenwaw Park

Address
1517 Ball Rd.
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 United States Get Directions
Phone 904-529-8058

Camp Chowenwaw (Cho’-wen-waw), is a beautiful 150-acre site at the mouth of Black Creek, near its confluence with the St. Johns River. The Girl Scout Council of Duval County operated the site as a camp for over 70 years. The original cabins and the Big Cabin were built with  federal aid using logs cut on site.  The camp opened on July 1, 1933.

Camp Chowenwaw has played an important role in the lives of three generations of young women in Northeast Florida.Thousands of campers have stayed at the Camp; many have gone on to be leaders in our community.

In 2006, Clay County purchased the camp from the Girl Scouts of Gateway Council with assistance from Florida Communities Trust using Florida Forever funds.

It is now a public park offering a variety of recreation including trails, camping and overnight cabins, nature programs, fishing pier, canoe launch, picnicking, swimming pool, museum, playground, and meeting rooms.

The Park is managed as a conservation, historic preservation, and outdoor recreation area.

Events at this venue

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  • a treehouse located in a dense forest

    EcoFest 2026

    Camp Chowenwaw Park 1517 Ball Rd., Green Cove Springs, FL, United States

    Discover more about Black Creek and St. Johns River at Eco Fest! Dive into ecology, uncover local history, and connect with nature. Join us for interactive programs, local vendors, hands-on activities, guided hikes, and more! ***Funding for the acquisition of Camp Chowenwaw Park was provided by Clay County and the Florida Communities Trust using Florida […]

  • Airing of the Quilts

    Airing of the Quilts 2026

    Camp Chowenwaw Park 1517 Ball Rd., Green Cove Springs, FL, United States

    Join us at Camp Chowenwaw for a unique opportunity to view and learn about the art of quilting and other fiber arts. If you would like to display a quilt or other fiber arts piece, please email LetsPlayClay@ClayCountygov.com ***Funding for the acquisition of Camp Chowenwaw Park was provided by Clay County and the Florida Communities […]

  • Big Cabin Holiday Open House 2026

    Camp Chowenwaw Park 1517 Ball Rd., Green Cove Springs, FL, United States

    Festive decorations, crafts, sweet treats and family photos! Photos will be by registration only ***REGISTRATION TO COME*** ***Funding for the acquisition of Camp Chowenwaw Park was provided by Clay County and the Florida Communities Trust using Florida Forever Funds. The site was acquired in March 2006 and is managed as a conservation, historic preservation, and […]