Notice to Hikers
9/1/26
Map 17
Permanent
Camp Blanding Open – Permit Needed
The Florida Trail at Camp Blanding is now open after a long closure, by PERMIT ONLY. It is absolutely critical that Florida Trail users adhere to these guidelines! This route is an important linkage in the trail and illegal use puts us at risk to lose access again. Obey the rules, follow all posted signs. Read on for instructions on how to apply, plus the rules and regulations of Camp Blanding.
The directions are listed below:
What you need to do:
1. Create a free iSportsman account at http://blanding.isportsman.net. Be sure to select the correct
STATUS that applies to you. (Civilian or DoD Dependent – or Military status that applies)
Guests must also register for an iSportsman account, complete FDLE background check if applicable,
and purchase the free guest pass. Youth complete the same process but are excluded from the
background check.
2. Complete mandatory FDLE background check if you are a “Civilian or DoD Dependent”. Instructions
are provided under the “PROGRAM INFORMATION” tab. PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CARFEULY, ESPECIALLY STEP #3. It can be found by clicking on the 3-bar icon at the top left of the
webpage. You will receive notification from the iSportsman portal once your background check has
been approved and you will then be able to move forward with the permit purchase. Youth 17 & under
do not need to complete a background check.
3. Complete all required tasks in iSportsman for CBJTC WMA including Safety & UXO brief and
background check acknowledgement. This may be done while waiting for your background check to be
approved.
4. Once the background check has been approved or denied, you will receive a notification from the
iSportsman portal. Once approved, log in to your account and purchase required permit.
5. Instructions for the current gate code will be provided when you check in on the iSportsman site.
If you are parking at the trailhead, print a copy of your permit and leave on the dash of your vehicle in a
visible area.
More information can be found at:
https://blanding.isportsman.net/FLTrailInfo.aspx
For questions, please reach out to:
michael.t.kubisiak.nfg@army.mil
904-682-3790
