The best forest campgrounds near St George Island, Florida

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for all things camping! If you're looking for a forest adventure near St George Island, Florida, you're in luck. We have over 250 options available just for you. Whether you're pitching a tent or looking for a cozy cabin, we've got you covered. Plus, with options starting as low as $15 per night, you can enjoy the great outdoors without breaking the bank. Looking for recommendations? Check out our top campsites with rave reviews: Goat House Farm (247 reviews), Maggie's Musical Farm (148 reviews), and Moonpie Farm and Creamery (129 reviews). With popular amenities like potable water, pet-friendly sites, and toilets, and activities such as horseback riding, boating, and wildlife watching, you're sure to have an unforgettable camping experience. So pack your bags and get ready to explore the beautiful forests near St George Island, Florida!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for all things camping! If you're looking for a forest adventure near St George Island, Florida, you're in luck. We have over 250 options available just for you. Whether you're pitching a tent or looking for a cozy cabin, we've got you covered. Plus, with options starting as low as $15 per night, you can enjoy the great outdoors without breaking the bank. Looking for recommendations? Check out our top campsites with rave reviews: Goat House Farm (247 reviews), Maggie's Musical Farm (148 reviews), and Moonpie Farm and Creamery (129 reviews). With popular amenities like potable water, pet-friendly sites, and toilets, and activities such as horseback riding, boating, and wildlife watching, you're sure to have an unforgettable camping experience. So pack your bags and get ready to explore the beautiful forests near St George Island, Florida!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Seaforest Sanctuary "The Cottage"

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17mi from St George Island · 5 sites · Lodging · Carrabelle, FL

Seaforest Sanctuary is a collection of enchanting modern "campy" dwelling spaces hidden in a forest of pine trees.This is just a leisurely 5 min stroll to the edge of the sea and lovely Carrabelle Beach with white sand ,shells, driftwood and dolphins.The Seaforest Sanctuary also is protected nightly by the light from the neighboring Crooked River Lighthouse which gently swooshes through the trees all night long. ***Group Yoga Classes , Couples Yoga, massage, art experiences, Solo Stove Fire Pit available to all guests. Dwelling options include : The Retreat, The Cottage, The Gypsy Escape Airstream, The Tent, The Lucky Bamboo Woodland Cabin. *Seaforest Sanctuary : "The Cottage" (two bedrooms ( bedroom 1 :one king, bedroom 2: tow twin or king setup, kitchen , full bathroom, outdoor shower, screened porch with Daybed, 2 desks for working remotely can be inside or on screened porch. outdoor sitting area, grill, beach chairs, coolers. SLEEPS 4

2. Sugar White Sand - St. Joe Beach

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33mi from St George Island · 1 site · RV · Port Saint Joe, FL

Most people come here for the sugar white sand beaches, (St. Joe Beach - between Mexico Beach and Port St. Joe), which is within walking distance from your single private RV camper site. 50 and 30 amp service, water hose bib, full sewage hook up, outdoor shower and foot shower, washer/dryer available. Picnic table. Ample parking. Very quiet area. No light pollution. Star gazing is amazing. Able to accommodate BIG RIGS ! Relax on soft, white-sand dune beaches, go snorkeling in the Gulf of Mexico, or go fishing at a local, rustic fish shack. The local area also provides an educational and even inspirational peek into the state’s early past. Gift and antique stores, bistros, vest-pocket parks, vast greenways, and an appealing waterfront marina make up this tiny, easily accessible Port St. Joe downtown. Not to mention, you have easy access to some of the best seafood in the nation!

3. "Sweet Tupelo" on the "Big River"!

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46mi from St George Island · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Bristol, FL

R.V. DUMP STATION for guests! . ALL THREE sites now have large pull-through circular driveways! . "SWEET TUPELO" is a magical 12-acre RIVERFRONT property offering 3 riverfront R.V. sites, spaced 150 feet apart from each other. We're directly on the Apalachicola River, approximately 15 minutes south of Bristol, Florida. These campsites have so much to offer with sweeping water views on a wide bend of the river! The campsites feature: . 1. Waterfront R.V. camping sites spaced far enough from another camper for your enjoyment, (150 feet apart from each other with Site 1 and Site 3 having woods on one side). 2. Picnic table at EACH SITE. 3. Swivel-top charcoal grill at EACH SITE. 4. Fire Pit with wood Adirondack Chairs AT EACH SITE. 5. EACH SITE has a 30-amp and 50-amp hookup, plus 110v electric outlets, along with two city drinking water spigots, (bring your own RV electric cord and RV drinking water hose). 6. Room for boat parking 7. County-owned boat ramp, playground, restrooms, just 300 YARDS AWAY! 8. R.V. size limit recommendations: Site 1 up to 50', Site 2 up to 40', Site 3 up to 40'. . (For best results to see ALL features of our listing, including dates/availability of ALL 3 campsites, view our Hipcamp listing on a laptop rather than your mobile phone) . Our three "SWEET TUPELO" R.V. campsites are located on 12 riverfront acres in the northern Panhandle of Florida on the historic Apalachicola River. The name “Sweet Tupelo” is taken from the Tupelo tree that grows exclusively in the floodplains and sloughs along the Apalachicola River. Local bees make their honey with the pollen of these trees creating many unique health and taste benefits found only in this part of the world. When you venture back into civilization, make sure you pick up a jar of Tupelo honey. You won’t be disappointed! . "Sweet Tupelo" is located roughly halfway between Apalachicola and Chattahoochee, at the river's mile marker 60. This river is Florida's LARGEST by volume of water, stretching 103 miles from the FL/GA border in Chattahoochee to the historic fishing village of Apalachicola on the Gulf coast. . WE DO NOT OFFER RESTROOMS - You would use your RV bathroom and our RV Dump Station. . Quiet and respectful campers only! No loud parties allowed.

4. Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park

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55 sites · St George Island, Florida

Gasp in awe at a beautiful Gulf Coast sunset plus the the best stargazing in the area.

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5. Apalachicola National Forest

63 sites · Hosford, Florida

Florida's largest national forest reveals the tropics’ ecological diversity on a vast scale.

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6. It's Creek Time - Howard Creek

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20mi from St George Island · 1 site · Tent, RV · Wewahitchka, FL

One acre with an area of 80x120 fenced in the eclectic fishing community of Howard Creek. DOG FRIENDLY! You can put your boat in just 5 minutes away. Howard Creek is located just 20 minutes from the St Joe Bay for saltwater fishing or access to the Gulf of Mexico, 15 minutes from the Intracoastal waterway access at White City, FL and 35 minutes from the Dead Lakes in Wewahitchka, FL. Flat site partially tucked behind some trees and set back 80 feet off of the sand street. Well water hookup, septic capabilities with macerator (lav pump), electric with 30 and 50 amp at the box on the pole (approx. 100 feet from primary parking spot) or 30 amp at the parking spot, corner of pole barn. COLD water shower and sink available. There is a pole barn on the property with our camper stored under it. You're welcome to use the remaining space under the pole barn for your leisure, approximately 20x35 ft. We're dog people! Your dogs are welcome but must supervised while you're away from the property. We have some wonderful neighbors and do not want to disturb them. There are security cameras present on the property. This is a wonderful "Forgotten Coast" region of the Florida panhandle with so much to see and do within minutes. This area took a direct hit from Hurricane Michael in 2018 and has worked hard at recovery, with so much rebuilding and growth over the last few years. Howard Creek is an eclectic little fishing community made up of a variety of residents from weekend fishers, summer or winter visitors and full time residents. This little golf cart community offers a small general store, a small community church, a volunteer fire department and two landings to put your boat in. Just 20 minutes from the quaint little beach town of Port Saint Joe, Florida. PSJ is known for its warm, welcoming people, old world Florida feel, dog-friendly beaches, Cape San Blas and Indian Pass. Many locally owned wonderful restaurants, bakeries and shops. It's easy to find a charter out of PSJ if you're interested in fishing! If you leave our site and head north, you're just 35 minutes from the Dead Lakes in Wewahitchka; some gorgeous old Florida natural views and fresh water fishing; bream, large mouth bass, crappie, shellcracker and catfish.

7. Tiny Stoners

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25mi from St George Island · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · Sumatra, FL

Great piece of property in development to become more than just tents. However we want to achieve this on a step by step basis. We feel this will be a great start to some feedback.

8. Little Bear Run

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39mi from St George Island · 1 site · Tent, RV · Sopchoppy, FL

Come relax at our 23 acre oasis, nestled into the Apalachicola National Forest. We’re located on the Big Bend Scenic Byway in the Florida Panhandle. We are 45 southwest of Tallahassee and 30 minutes north of the Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy the tranquil landscape, star-gazing and plenty of room for your RV, vehicles and pets. We have a 50 amp full hook up, deck and free firewood. There are state parks, hiking trails and a lot to do in this area of the panhandle. You’ll enjoy watching the wildlife that frequent our property as well.

9. T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park

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114 sites · Port St Joe, Florida

Get two bodies of water for the price of one in northwest Florida.

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10. Ochlockonee River State Park

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27 sites · Sopchoppy, Florida

Discover Ochlockonee River State Park's natural charm and outdoor activities.

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Public campgrounds near St George Island

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Gap Point Primitive Campground

7.6mi from St George Island · 1 site · in Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park

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Sugar Hill Campground

9.7mi from St George Island · 54 sites · Tents, RVs · in Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park

Smith Creek Landing Primitive Campground

20mi from St George Island · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Apalachicola National Forest

Hickory Landing Campground

24mi from St George Island · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · in Apalachicola National Forest

Wright Lake Campground

25mi from St George Island · 18 sites · Tents, RVs · in Apalachicola National Forest

Harpers Hunt Primitive Campground

27mi from St George Island · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Apalachicola National Forest

Magnolia Landing Primitive Campground

29mi from St George Island · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Apalachicola National Forest

Cotton Landing Primitive Campground

30mi from St George Island · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Apalachicola National Forest

The Gulf around this area is gorgeous! Excellent place to go scalloping- though you'll want to get in right away when season starts, otherwise the grasses are pretty picked through.

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Gulf Breeze Campground

32mi from St George Island · 52 sites · Tents, RVs · in T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park

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St Joseph Bay Cabins

32mi from St George Island · 7 sites · in T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park

Beautiful dunes and miles secluded beach are just steps away!

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Shady Pines Campground

32mi from St George Island · 55 sites · Tents, RVs · in T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park

Wood Lake Primitive Campground

32mi from St George Island · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Apalachicola National Forest

Stories from the community

Site 2 living area with lots of wood furniture, charcoal grill, and firepit, along with fabulous river views!

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Kenneth

1 week ago

31 ft travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at "Sweet Tupelo" on the "Big River"!

Awesome site! Always love staying here! Wish we could’ve stayed longer.

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Colleen

1 week ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to "Sweet Tupelo" on the "Big River"!

Beautiful scenery, and very clean. Very enjoyable

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Trisha

2 weeks ago

26 ft travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to "Sweet Tupelo" on the "Big River"!

The site was beautiful and so peaceful! Directions were great. Loved the chairs and brick fireplace! Thank you!

J

2 weeks ago

30 ft travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to "Sweet Tupelo" on the "Big River"!

Loved everything about this place…will definitely be back!!

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Sarah

3 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to "Sweet Tupelo" on the "Big River"!

Very well, kept with a beautiful scenery, the fact that there’s only three campsites is really nice as well so you don’t feel overcrowded. The firewood, being chopped and ready for you for $.50 a log was awesome. Beautiful sunrise, and sunset, I highly suggest you try to stay up just for a little bit because we were able to see a ton of shooting stars.

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Casey

3 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to "Sweet Tupelo" on the "Big River"!

We had another great stay at Sweet Tupelo! I just wish the weather would have been a little cooler. Facilities are awesome and the smores still tasted great. Definitely recommend this spot.

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James

November 2025

31 ft Class C

With pets

Weekend Trip to "Sweet Tupelo" on the "Big River"!

We loved camping on site 1 ar sweet tupelo. The hosts were absolutely phenomenal whenever we need anything they were always there to answer any questions and help us. We certainly will be coming back and would recommend this location to anyone wanting some peace and quiet next to the river. If you want to relax sweet tupelo is your place.

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Rhonda

September 2025

35 ft travel trailer

7 nights at "Sweet Tupelo" on the "Big River"!

We absolutely loved staying at Glens place it’s such a gorgeous and peaceful place…. Would definitely recommend

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Michael

September 2025

26 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to "Sweet Tupelo" on the "Big River"!

This is an amazing hipcamp! The location very much gives you a feeling that you are in the middle of nowhere, which it is. It was very quiet although it sounds like someone is keeping a pack of hunting dogs nearby and they like to bark and howl...alot. And it was very dark, not a single light in sight except the stars. All three of the sites were huge (we were in site #1) and the entire location was very clean and neat, even manicured. There was an excess of furniture for just our needs but we appreciated the grill and fire pit and adored the benches set along the rivers edge where we enjoyed our morning coffee. It isn't clear from all of the user-provided pictures but there is absolutely no access to the river itself. It's a good 20 foot drop and the warnings against getting too close to the edge are there for a reason. The utilities were great and well kept and as easy to get in an out as advertised.

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Mackenzie

August 2025

35 ft toy hauler

With kids

Weekend Trip to "Sweet Tupelo" on the "Big River"!

This place is tops. 50/30 amp electric along with 110v, AND Clean water at every site. Glenn obviously wants the best experience at this place and it shows. We camped in August heat and made it work so you could too. This is the place, I'm telling you. BTW we are in a horse trailer so with an actual camper it is probably easier. Not a bad thing to say about our experience. Honest.

Mike

August 2025

16 ft car

1 night at Tiny Stoners

Super thanks Derek for allowing me to stay on your property! If anyone is visiting the Apalachicola Florida region, I highly recommend this spot if you are look for a cheap spot to park overnight. It is gated, but Derek gave instructions on how to access. The only negatives are the area is heavy with mosquitoes as there is stagnant water in the back. The other is the cell signal for me (Verizon) was poor.

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Elizabeth

July 2025

28 ft travel trailer

With pets

5 nights at Sugar White Sand - St. Joe Beach

We had a wonderful time camping at Sugar Sands Beach. The set up is fairly private, it is in a backyard but there is a fence separating the campsite from the garage. It’s very quiet and the campsite faces the woods. We loved the outdoor shower and foot shower. Would be even better if someday Wayne decides to make it enclosed. But very useful for keeping the sand down. It was an easy 3 block walk to the beach and the beach access is right there. The beaches are beautiful and not crowded at all. It was a fantastic vacation. Wayne was very quick to respond with questions and advice for places to go in the areas.

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Allison

July 2025

28 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to "Sweet Tupelo" on the "Big River"!

Beautiful location, with grill set up, lots of seating, and plenty of room to stretch out. We will be back.

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Jennifer

July 2025

24 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to "Sweet Tupelo" on the "Big River"!

This camp site is fantastic! Site is huge for large families. Easy fit our camper, truck, boat and 2nd vehicle with no issues. Site has been well planned with multiple outdoor seating or cooking areas. The sunsets over the river are wonderful and the stars shine bright. Great place to relax for the weekend!

Jennifer

July 2025

20 ft travel trailer

4 nights at Sugar White Sand - St. Joe Beach

Absolutely loved our time at Wayne's. It's private, backed up to a beautiful yard and woods. Just blocks from the beach, and not right next to other campers in a campground. Absolutely would stay here again! Wayne was fast with the only question we had, and a great guy.

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Amy

July 2025

26 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Sugar White Sand - St. Joe Beach

Site as described. Feels isolated due to facing the wooded area. Wayne has picnic table, shower, garbage can and full hookup. 3 blocks from beach access. You will want a cart if have much to carry. Wayne is easily reachable if you need anything. We love this area and would use the site again.

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Dennis

July 2025

19 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to "Sweet Tupelo" on the "Big River"!

Clean and spacious, with only 3 sites there is plenty of room for each camp. Lots of chairs tables and fire pits.

Ashley

July 2025

30 ft travel trailer

3 nights at "Sweet Tupelo" on the "Big River"!

Another great stay at Sweet Tupelo! The site is clean and amenities are perfect! The view was incredible and we had a fun time fishing from the boat dock at the end of the road. We will be back!

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Tina

July 2025

14 ft toy hauler

With pets

4 nights at "Sweet Tupelo" on the "Big River"!

Beautiful and private! Only three campsites, but they are very nice and have a great view of the river.

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Lindsey

July 2025

14 ft toy hauler

With pets

4 nights at "Sweet Tupelo" on the "Big River"!

Wonderful site! Perfect view of the river. The site had everything we needed from extra tables and chairs to a big fire pit. The grill was even better because you can use it for grilling or move the grill cover over and have a small fire in it. My family really enjoyed the spot. We will definitely be coming back in the cooler months of the year.