Abandoned Farmstead in Seminole State Forest

Vacant Wooden House

I had been exploring in a part of the Seminole State Forest where I found this abandoned farmstead area. It seems the place is used more for hunting but I found it is really nice to walk the trails and roam around the place. I just made sure to check that hunting season wasn't going on at the time. I walked through old pastures and pine flatwoods with not a soul around...

Vacant Barn

I hiked back to an area where I found a couple pole barns and a vacant wooden house. Upon entering the area I was a little nervous because I wasn't sure who could be back there. My research indicated that the place should be abandoned and was on wildlife management land but you never know. I entered into a big pasture area where you could see the barns and house in the distance. I scoped it out with my binoculars and saw that it was clearly empty except for a bunch of cows up by the treeline. The area is nice and open surrounded by forests. I thought to myself how nice it must have been to live out here!

Vacant Barn

I first approached the house and began hearing booming sounds coming from inside which spooked me some. Just as I turned off my video camera to go inspect it I saw three baby cows run out of the house! I continued filming and photographing the surrounding area and buildings. There was nothing in the house really just debris from what I could see. It had one bathroom, one bedroom, front room and enclosed porch. Across the way were a couple empty barns and more cows. You could see old telephone poles with ripped out wiring where the place once had power.

The place is vast and you can find all sorts of neat stuff out here in this wilderness! I posted some of my videos and helpful links below.


My Video
Abandoned Farmstead

Resources
Seminole State Forest
Seminole Forest Wildlife Management Area