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  • Ed and Bernices Fish camp
  • Ed and Bernices Fish camp
  • Ed and Bernices Fish camp

Ed and Bernices Fish camp

96%
(24)
10mi from Apalachicola National Forest · 17 sites · Tents, RVs
Ed and Bernices fish camp is located st 15810 NW county road 120. Hosford, Florida 32334. We kept the name of the camp. It is a historical site and has a long history. Everyone in this small community has stayed or put their boat in at this camp one time or another. We look forward to you visiting and enjoying your stay. Come and check it out.Learn more about this land:You'll have beautiful scenery! You'll be in the middle of The Ochlockonee river and forest. Plenty of hiking and natural walks, take a walk to the big sand bar to go for a swim. You'll find otters, birds, and gators surrounding you. A real Old Florida getaway! Find woods, wild life in a secluded location.  Close to I10 to commute to the surrounding towns for great restaurants, etc.
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$41
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  • Goat House Farm
  • Goat House Farm
  • Goat House Farm

Goat House Farm

97%
(498)
13mi from Apalachicola National Forest · 11 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Goat House Farm is a 501(c)3 owned micro-farm in a rural area of Tallahassee on the beautiful Lake Talquin. The farm has its humble beginnings in the summer of 2015 with four acres, four goats, and four chickens. Founded on the love of animals and a passion for sustainability, we remain committed to compassionate practices and the most natural care of our land and animals as possible. As stewards of the land and herd, we believe we have a responsibility to share nature's blessings. We offer several agritourism opportunities on the farm, from farmstays to day visits. Our primary program is to serve area youth with agricultural education and the opportunities to work with our goats. All proceeds from bookings go toward our programming. It is our goal to create a space where our visitors can have fun and learn about the animals who share that space. We also strive to serve as a valuable resource for first time goat owners. To support that endeavor, we sell chicken eggs, specialty cottage goods, honey, and natural goat milk and honey products. We also sell raw goat milk (for pet consumption only, as per Florida law - Master Feed License #ZOO406).
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$20
 / night
  • Crazy 8 Ranch & 4 Steps Horse Rescue
  • One of our more secluded spots.
  • Crazy 8 Ranch & 4 Steps Horse Rescue

Crazy 8 Ranch & 4 Steps Horse Rescue

93%
(44)
16mi from Apalachicola National Forest · 7 sites · Tents, RVs
This is our own little piece of paradise and we love to share it with others. First, we are a horse rescue ranch under 4 Steps Horse Rescue, 501c3 non-profit. The business side is Crazy 8 Ranch. We offer guided trail rides, boarding, education and activities for all ages. All proceeds go towards the feed and care of our rescues. Everyone is welcome here, come enjoy our hospitality
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  • Beautiful quiet and serene mornings turn into beautiful days! View from our property looking upstream.
  • Sparkling "Big River" view from our property! Largest river in Florida by volume of water!
  • Beautiful quiet and serene mornings turn into beautiful days! View from our property looking upstream.

"Sweet Tupelo" on the "Big River"!

99%
(356)
23mi from Apalachicola National Forest · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
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.
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  • The Outside Inn
  • The Outside Inn
  • The Outside Inn

The Outside Inn

99%
(239)
23mi from Apalachicola National Forest · 9 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Planted pine, orchard, untouched wetlands, walking trails, planted fields for wildlife viewing. Quiet and peaceful escape. Close to several state parks, including Torreya, Three rivers, Seminole, Florida Caverns, and Lake Talaquin forest. At this time I can host 1 RV or camper with full hook ups, 3 RV sites with power, water and 1 boondock (no power/water) site but large enough for an off-grid/self-sustainable RV. I'm always happy to show folks around and share the story. Please note: During the rainy season the grass may get a bit long at times. You can also expect to experience a wide variety of agricultural activities, outside of quiet hours of course. Born out of a dream that started 10 years ago when I acquired 40 acres of forgotten and unmanaged rural woods. Having dug right in with the help of the Florida Forestry Service, FWC, IFAS, NRCS and a very knowledgeable private forester; we developed a conservation management plan to restore it to its native state. The neighboring land became available and happily added another 40, I've learned so much on this amazing journey. 25K pines and a great deal of sweat equity later, it is time to share and encourage others to join in on the conservation efforts and make sure it's around for future generations.
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$25
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  • Ho Hum RV Park
  • Ho Hum RV Park
  • Ho Hum RV Park

Ho Hum RV Park

100%
(11)
25mi from Apalachicola National Forest · 51 sites · RVs
Ho Hum RV is the perfect beachfront RV park to read, take a nap, or relax. Located just outside of Carabelle, Florida, you can fish from our 250-foot pier, walk the beach, or just sit back and enjoy the breathtaking sunrises, dolphins slowly swimming by, pelicans floating or flying in formation overhead, and seagulls and shorebirds doing their dance.
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$58
 / night
  • Lina & Mao's Paradise
  • Lina & Mao's Paradise
  • Lina & Mao's Paradise

Lina & Mao's Paradise

100%
(37)
26mi from Apalachicola National Forest · 8 sites · Tents, RVs
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$28
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  • Parking area. It is usually mowed :)
  • Tent pad #76 with small two person tent. Will fit a large cabin tent.
  • Parking area. It is usually mowed :)

Magnolia Mountain

100%
(122)
27mi from Apalachicola National Forest · 4 sites · Tents
Private campsite in the middle of the city! My family and I were lucky enough to find a four acre urban forest less than two miles from FSU, the Florida Capitol and downtown Tallahassee. And just a mile from midtown! We are welcoming tent campers to come experience camping in an urban forest. The camping area has a hot water shower and sink, and the main site (#76), is fully outfitted with fire ring, tent pad, fresh water, a picnic table and plenty of hammock trees! The camp area has space for up to 6 tent campers and 2 cars. All sites share the shower and sink areas and a port-o-potty that is professionally cleaned weekly. Sprinter style vans (UPDATE) - We successfully had a Sprinter Van on the site and have now started accepting booking for that style van. Due to limitations on space and clearance, we can only allow vans with a max of around 10 1/2' tall and 23' long. This is equivalent to a Sprinter 170. We can not fit RVs or extended wide bodies conversions. Pets: Pets on leashes are allowed on the property. Guests with aggressive animals will be asked to leave.
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$33
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  • Seaforest Sanctuary "The Cottage"
  • Seaforest Sanctuary "The Cottage"
  • Seaforest Sanctuary "The Cottage"

Seaforest Sanctuary "The Cottage"

90%
(15)
28mi from Apalachicola National Forest · 5 sites · Lodging
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
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$125
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  • View of St. George Island and Dog Island
  • This is Hwy 98. Children should be supervised at all times. Pets should be leashed or tethered for safety. Expect mostly light traffic.
  • View of St. George Island and Dog Island

Bayside Camping

92%
(65)
29mi from Apalachicola National Forest · 1 site · Tent, RV
Enjoy the charming fishing village of Carrabelle, Florida. Bayside Camping is a privately owned 100’ x 100’ tract of ocean front property. Take a walk alongside the natural beach and experience the ocean waves at the East Pass a.k.a. The Gateway to the Gulf with a direct view of Dog Island and St. George Island. Carrabelle‘s public beach is about 1 mile away and St. George Island is approximately a 15 minute drive with beautiful beaches and restaurants alongside the ocean. Enjoy the Carrabelle lighthouse tour or catch an airboat ride at Captain Hooks Airboat Excursions in Apalachicola. Boat rentals are available both in Carrabelle and neighboring East Point. Fishing charters are available at Cippio Creek in Carrabelle or East Point. Enjoy local seafood at Carabelle’s Millender’s seafood or enjoy dining out at The Farmer’s Daughter or Fathom’s Steam Room and Raw Bar to name a couple of popular night spots.
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$58
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  • The bathroom has all you need, including a good view!
  • Wildcat Creek Educational Ctr
  • The bathroom has all you need, including a good view!

Wildcat Creek Educational Ctr

99%
(41)
31mi from Apalachicola National Forest · 6 sites · Tents
Wildcat Creek Educational Center is located on 81 acres in North Florida, we are an off the grid organic farm and educational center, teaching solar energy, permaculture, eco-construction, mushroom identification and methods for simple independent living. We have many camp sites, beds in remodeled school buses, and other sleeping structures. Learn more about this land: Camping, lots of spots wooded, shady, near creek or upland. 81 acres with well marked trails. Don't have with, no problem we have sleeping space in restored school buses, clean, electricity for lights, fans, cell phone charging. The Chipola river is 1.5 miles away beautiful river allows fishing, swimming, boating, kayaks available for $35 all day includes necessary equipment and transport to and from river.
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$18
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  • Wewa Glamping
  • Wewa Glamping
  • Wewa Glamping

Wewa Glamping

100%
(22)
33mi from Apalachicola National Forest · 1 site · Tent, RV
Perfect rv spot with full hookups, patio, fire pit, and fenced yard for pets. Concrete pad. Right on the famous Dead Lakes. Easy to put in a canoe or kayak or use nearby launch. Easy bike to town or famous Honey Hole restaurant. Half an hour for Port St Joe, Mexico Beach and Panama City. Private lot with one camping spot. 35 foot max. Double kayak and washer/dryer available upon request.
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The Outside Inn
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Angela
1 week ago
18 ft campervan
Weekend Trip to The Outside Inn
This is a wonderful, peaceful, hideaway, that is a bit off my normal route of travel, but totally worth the trip. This is a completely dark camping experience with plenty of room for larger rigs needing hookups, primitive camping, and boondocking. This camp is well run and clean. It will force you to slow down, take a walk, and appreciate a true escape. William is friendly and very interested in making sure things go well. I completely enjoyed hanging out with him. I particularly enjoyed the peace and quiet and utter silence at night.
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"Sweet Tupelo" on the "Big River"!
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Allison
1 week ago
Tent
4 nights at "Sweet Tupelo" on the "Big River"!
What a beautiful and serene spot to spend outdoors! We tent camped and the space had everything we needed. The other two spots were far enough away that we didn’t feel cramped. There were two RVs with families in those spots. They were extremely respectful. We had plenty of room. We loved all of the furniture, the fire pit, and the grill set up. We used extra long (2-100 ft) power cords to get electricity to our tent so we could heat up our electric mattress pad. The fog on the river in the mornings was magical. The only thing I would pass on is to bring earplugs for those who are tent camping and are light sleepers. As another commenter mentioned, there are dogs in the neighborhood that tend to howl and bark a lot at night. I don’t think it would bother anyone in RVs, but it is something to think about if you are tent camping. That said, it would not stop me from coming back!! This was an amazing space and I hope to bring my kids back with me next time! I highly recommend driving an hour to Merritt Mills lake which is in Marianna. It is a springfed lake with gorgeous Cypress trees and clear water. We took our kayaks and thought it was one of our best kayaking outings. We also drove an hour south to Saint George’s Island. This camping spot is prime location for exploring.
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The Outside Inn
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Michael
1 week ago
Tent
2 nights at The Outside Inn
Nice host and beautiful property! Camp site are spacious, you won't be camping on top of anyone. We can't wait to stay again!!
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The Outside Inn
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Anastasia
1 week ago
With pets
4 nights at The Outside Inn
William’s property is an outstanding Hipcamp experience. The land is beautiful and expansive—over 80 acres with well-maintained trails, food plots that attract wildlife, and a real sense of privacy and peace. The amenities truly set this place apart. The heated bathhouse was spotless and felt more like a lodge than a campground. We stayed in the duck tent, which came with a heater and was warm, cozy, and extremely well set up—easily a glamping-level experience. The property is very dog-friendly and thoughtfully maintained throughout. Everything reflects care, intention, and pride of ownership. We stayed for five nights and would absolutely return. Highly recommend.
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Tent pad for site #76
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Taylor
2 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
1 night at Magnolia Mountain
Decent spot right in Tallahassee, wouldn’t know it was there without the detailed instructions. There was one other campsite on the property. You cannot see much of the city but you can still hear it, if you are looking for total secluded peace and quiet keep in mind. Would stay again if I was in the area and needed to. Host stopped by to say hi, seemed friendly
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The Outside Inn
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Larry
2 weeks ago
Group trip
1 night at The Outside Inn
Wow! What a great place! The White Duck was awesome and well equipped. Peaceful nights rest. Excellent!
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Goat House Farm
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Claudia
2 weeks ago
Weekend Trip to Goat House Farm
I loved the rustic cottage, extremely serene. Enjoyed petting the goats and taking walks to the lake. Melissa (the host) was very nice and informative. always a text or call away. Will be coming back!
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Mahan Farm Camping
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Meroe
2 weeks ago
39 ft fifth wheel
With pets
Weekend Trip to Mahan Farm Camping
Stopped in Tallahassee at Mahan Farms for 1 night with our 40 ft fifth wheel. Everyone was super friendly and helped getting parked. Horses all around, even two mini horses that my little loved to see.
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Mahan Farm Camping
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Paula
3 weeks ago
21 ft campervan
Weekend Trip to Mahan Farm Camping
I loved this hiocamp so much. I loved walking around and visiting the dwarft horses and the regular ones as well. It was a great place to watch the meteor shower also!
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Tent pad for site #76
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Kevin
December 2025
Tent
Weekend Trip to Magnolia Mountain
Great communication. Beautiful property, secluded and quiet
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Mahan Farm Camping
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Paula
December 2025
21 ft campervan
Weekend Trip to Mahan Farm Camping
I loved this hipcamp!! I loved it so much I stayed an extra night to watch the meteor shower. It was a great place for it.
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A perfect spot to pitch your tent under the stars (close to the creek).
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Robert & Tanya
December 2025
Tent
1 night at Wildcat Creek Educational Ctr
Absolutely beautiful sky can see all the stars. Nature camping at its best! And William the host is just California cool. Very comfortable chill situation
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Bayside Camping
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Fiona
December 2025
16 ft car
With pets
1 night at Bayside Camping
Beautiful bayside camping. Nice to have the place to ourselves.
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Tent pad for site #76
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Trav
December 2025
Tent
1 night at Magnolia Mountain
Great experience all around. Campsite was exactly as described and host was very helpful and welcoming. Location was perfect for exploring the city, but I was surrounded by beautiful wooded land.
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Site 2 living area with lots of wood furniture, charcoal grill, and firepit, along with fabulous river views!
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Jerry
December 2025
19 ft travel trailer
With pets
3 nights at "Sweet Tupelo" on the "Big River"!
Everything was perfect as always. Even tho the weather was iffy(it is December) we had a great time around the fire and saw Woodpecker's galore and a Bald Eagle that flew over multiple times. If you like peace and quiet-this is the place
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Rum Runner
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seth
December 2025
20 ft travel trailer
3 nights at Rum Runner
Really enjoyed this spot. We were passing through for a few days and needed to be in between friends that were located in PCB and apalachicola. It’s walking distance from public beach, great food/ Dollar General/Ace Hardware near by and very quiet at night. I mirror what others have said about unevenness of Pad and sewer hookups being a bit high. Probably only challenging for those of us with smaller travel trailers. Having two water supply hookups, 50,30,20 amp electrical hookups and this awesome shed with RV accessories extras, a washing machine, chairs, table, hoses, etc. makes up for any of the small site inconveniences. Can’t wait to stay here in the spring/summer so we can really enjoy the area. We recommend this spot and the host was great, instructions were great and communication was timely. Thanks for a great stay!
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Goat House Farm
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Abigail
November 2025
Tent
Group trip
Weekend Trip to Goat House Farm
I loved tent camping here! I have been here once before and wanted to come visit again—especially since it is in such a great area. The ammenities (bathroom, potable water, and commons room) make it all a little more comfortable without necessarily taking away from the beauty of being in nature. The farm animals are almost always very gentle and sweet, and the farm dog Toby was super loving and protective. The Goat House Farm were very sweet to all of us and answered any questions we had.
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"Sweet Tupelo" on the "Big River"!
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Megan
November 2025
23 ft travel trailer
With pets
4 nights at "Sweet Tupelo" on the "Big River"!
Sweet Tupelo was the perfect spot for our family campsgiving! This was my first time using my new travel trailer, and everything about the setup was perfect for easing me into a new way of camping. The view was incredible and we had loads of space and privacy. My niece told us that when she has kids she will bring them camping at Sweet Tupelo!
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The Outside Inn
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JOSHUA
November 2025
With kids
Weekend Trip to The Outside Inn
Outstanding! Easy to find, great accommodation with plenty of room for our family of four. Facilities were clean and effective.
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Ho Hum RV Park
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Diane
November 2025
20 ft travel trailer
7 nights at Ho Hum RV Park
We had an amazing time, great views and very nice people! 💜🙏
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The best camping in Apalachicola National Forest, FL guide

Overview

About

Covering 567,00 acres of the Florida panhandle, this national forest is the largest in the state. The vast, wet lowlands are home to haunting cypress, blooming magnolias, and soaring longleaf pine, as well as alligators, black bears, and white-tailed deer. Hundreds of miles of trails, ranging from short jaunts to long-distance hikes, run through the forest, including four Florida National Scenic Trails. Many are multi-use, allowing you to mountain bike and horseback ride. With over 700 lakes and ponds, there are also opportunities for canoeing and kayaking.

Notable campgrounds

  • Best for RVs: Wright Lake Campground can accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs up to 60 feet. 
  • Best for seclusion: Camel Lake provides a quiet place to relax next to crystal-clear water.
  • Best for paddlers: Porter Lake offers primitive camping and access to the Ochlockonee River Basin.

Tips for snagging a campsite

  1. Reservations are required at Camel Lake and recommended for Wright Lake. 
  2. Reservations can be made at the Florida State Parks website or by phone up to 11 months in advance. 
  3. Porter Lake sites are on a first-come, first-served basis and are closed during hunting season.

When to go

Apalachicola National Forest is open year-round. The wettest months of June through September are best for canoeing and kayaking, but heat and mosquitoes are prevalent at this time of year and can put a damper on hiking, which is more pleasant in spring or fall. Some campgrounds are open only from May to October.

Know before you go

  • Some recreational activities, such as ATVing, require a pass or permit.
  • Secure food and be aware of black bears throughout the forest.
  • Pets are welcome, as long as they are on a leash and stay out of swimming areas.
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