Ralph E. Simmons Memorial State Forest
Florida forest
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The Ralph E. Simmons Memorial State Forest (formerly the St. Mary's State Forest) is in the U.S. state of Florida. The 3,638-acre (15 km2) forest is located in northeastern Florida, near Hilliard, although it is closer to Boulogne. The forest was renamed in 1996 for Ralph E. Simmons, a former member of the St. Johns River Water Management District Governing Board.
LocationNassau County, Florida
NearestcityHilliard
Area3,638 acres (1,472 ha)
GoverningbodyFlorida Department of Environmental Protection
| Ralph E. Simmons Memorial State Forest | |
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Trailhead on Lake Hampton Road in Ralph E. Simmons Memorial State Forest. | |
 Map of Florida | |
| Location | Nassau County, Florida |
| Nearest city | Hilliard |
| Area | 3,638 acres (1,472 ha) |
| Governing body | Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
Access to the forest is available from Lake Hampton Road, the northernmost west to east paved road in Nassau County.[1]