Once a thriving sugar plantation, the Bulow Plantation Ruins include extensive coquina
ruins of the sugar mill, a spring house, several wells, and the foundations of the manor
house, "Bulowville." Bulow was begun in 1821 by Charles Bulow. By the 1830s his
son operated the plantation with 300 slaves. At that time, Bulow was considered the most
prosperous plantation in East Florida. In December, 1835 the Seminole Indians, angry with
the territorial governments policy of forcible Indian removal, attacked and destroyed
sixteen plantations along the St. Johns and Halifax rivers. This marked the beginning of
the Second Seminole War. Many of the refugees gathered at Bulow Plantation, which was
abandoned and ultimately destroyed in January of 1836.
VISITATION
Approximately 28,000 visitors annually
ADDRESS
Bulow Plantation Ruins State Historic Site
P.O. Box 655
Bunnell, Florida 32110
TELEPHONE
(904) 517-2084
OPERATING HOURS
9:00 am until 5:00 pm 365 days a year
CLIMATE, RECOMMENDED CLOTHING
Summer: recommend long pants and sleeves due to ticks and mosquitos. Insect repellant
helpful.
Winter: clothing appropriate for weather. Closed shoes for hiking.
DIRECTIONS
From the South: I-95 to Highway 100 East to Old Kings Road, turn right at light and go
south 3 miles. From the North: I-95 to Old Dixie Highway south to Old Kings Road, left on
Old Kings Road 2 ½ miles.
TRANSPORTATION
Vehicle, bicycle, foot, boat or canoe.
FEES, COSTS, RATES
$2.00 per car.
FACILITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES
Visitor Center/Exhibits:
Museum and Sugar Mill Ruins.
Trails and Roadways:
2 nature trails - 1/4 mile picnic area to Sugar Mill; 1/8 mile Sugar Mill to Spring
House.
Programs, Activities:
Self-interpreted, talks/tours available upon request.
Lodging and Camping Facilities:
None available.
Food, Supplies:
Soda Machine.
Other Concessions, FPS Managed Visitor Facilities and Opportunities:
Canoe Rentals.
Accessibility:
Road and Creek.
Special Needs:
Contact Tomoka State Park.
RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES/PARK USE
Bulow Plantation Ruins SHS offers old sugar mill and springhouse ruins which can be
visited. It is also a designated state canoe trail (Bulow Creek). In addition to canoeing,
recommended visitor activities include picnicking, hiking, and birdwatching .
RESERVATIONS/PERMITS
Pavilion reservations.
BASIC VISIT RECOMMENDATIONS
Bring insect repellant and plenty of drinks in the summer. Please give prior notice for
groups.
SPECIAL EVENTS/PROGRAMS
Periodic - no set schedule.
VISITOR IMPACTS
Remember that all plants and wildlife in state are protected and should be respected
for future generations to enjoy.
ADJACENT VISITOR ATTRACTIONS
Bulow
Campground Resort - Concert Area
Tomoka State Park
Gamble
Rogers at Flagler Beach State Recreation Area
Daytona
Beach
Fort Matanzas
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Florida
State Parks WWW Site
