Within Park
- Bird Watching
- Boating, Kayaking
- Camping, Primitive
- Fire Rings
- Fishing, River/Stream
- Grills
- Parking
- Photography
- Picnic Tables
- River/Stream
- Walking
- Wildflower Viewing
- Wildlife Viewing
The Florida Forest Service offers camping discounts for individuals age 65 and older, active-duty military or honorably discharged veterans, and for individuals 100% disabled at applicable camping facilities on Florida's State Forests. If you qualify for any of these discounts, please call the Reserve America Call Center at (877) 879-3859 and provide the appropriate document number (e.g., driver's license number; military ID number) to have the documentation added and your profile updated. Once this is complete, your discount will automatically apply upon checkout. The Florida Forest Service reserves the right to verify documentation provided to Reserve America.
Important Notice:
The Florida Forest Service will close all campgrounds and recreation areas on State Forests if the county where the State Forest is located is placed under a Tropical Storm or Hurricane WARNING by the National Weather Service. Reservations will be automatically refunded for closures related to tropical weather.
The Florida Forest Service will close all campgrounds and recreation areas on State Forests if the county where the State Forest is located is placed under a Tropical Storm or Hurricane WARNING by the National Weather Service. Reservations will be automatically refunded for closures related to tropical weather.
Krul Campground Info: Day Passes are not valid for entry at Krul Campground. Reservations are required for entry and are available 2 days in advance here. Annual passholders also require a reservation, but will be admitted for free.
Florida State Forests
Important Notice: The Florida Forest Service will close all campgrounds and recreation areas on State Forests if the county where the State Forest is located is placed under a Tropical Storm or Hurricane WARNING by the National Weather Service. Reservations will be automatically refunded for closures related to tropical weather.
Baptism Hole Group Camp Pine Log State Forest, FL
15 Ratings
The Baptism Hole Group Camp is in Pine Log State Forest (Washington County), about 14 miles north of Panama City Beach, FL. This is a primitive group camp along Pine Log Creek without access to water, electric or restrooms. Recreational activities featured here are: fishing, ...
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Overview
Description
The Baptism Hole Group Camp is in Pine Log State Forest (Washington County), about 14 miles north of Panama City Beach, FL. This is a primitive group camp along Pine Log Creek without access to water, electric or restrooms. Recreational activities featured here are: fishing, hiking, mountain biking, picnicking, swimming, bird watching, wildlife viewing and photography.
Geography:
Acquired in 1936, Pine Log State Forest was Floridas first state forest and is named for Pine Log Creek, which runs through the forest. This forest is approximately 7,000 acres and is comprised of various natural communities including sand hills, flatwoods, Cypress ponds and titi swamps, which are home to a diverse mixture of indigenous animal and plant species. For further information about Pine Log State Forest, please Click Here.
Recreation:
Pine Log State Forest has campgrounds, day-use areas and recreational trails that offers many activities for the outdoor enthusiast, including camping, horseback riding, birding, wildlife viewing, photography, picnicking, hiking, mountain biking, swimming, fishing, and hunting. Please note that the trails are designated hiking only, hiking and biking only, and horseback riding only. This forest is part of the Florida Scenic Trail and Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail. Get outdoors and explore the recreational opportunities at Pine Log State Forest; for further information please Click Here.
Facilities:
Pavilion, fishing piers, swimming area, picnic areas, hiking/biking trails.
Nearby Attractions:
Panama City Beach, Shipwreck Island, Gulf World, Zoo World, Ebro Greyhound Park.
Booking Window
Fri Jun 12 2026 - Wed May 12 2027
Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 11 Month(s) in advance.
Season Dates
Season Schedule
Park Season
Start
End
Peak
Thu Jan 01 2026
Thu Dec 31 2026
Peak
Fri Jan 01 2027
Fri Dec 31 2027
Services and Amenities
Fees and Cancellation Policies
Special Policy Applicable to this Facility
Cancellations: - Cancellations can be made on the website and through the call center.
- 1 or more days prior to arrival: $9 non-refundable cancellation fee.
- Day of or after arrival, must be cancelled through the call center.
- $9.00 plus the 1st night's use fee.
- After the arrival date, $9 non-refundable cancellation fee, fees for the nights following the call will be refunded. No same night refunds.
Refunds:
- Credit Card refunds are automatically credited back to the original credit card and will take up to 3 - 5 business days to appear on the customer's statement.
- The State Forest campgrounds cannot process refunds for reservations processed online or through the call center.
- The State Forest can process refunds for cash or check payments made through walk-in office reservations and walk-up campsites. State Forest do not process any credit card refunds.
Facility Rates*
Park Season
Site Type
Nightly/Daily Rates
Peak Season
Jan 01 2026 -
Dec 31 2026
Jan 01 2026 -
Dec 31 2026
Tent Only
$9.09
Peak Season
Jan 01 2027 -
Dec 31 2027
Jan 01 2027 -
Dec 31 2027
Tent Only
$9.09
*Displayed rates do not reflect attribute fees (electrical hookups /water hookups), taxes or incremental charges.
**Weekly rates may not be available for all sites
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
30.42167, -85.86917
30°25'18"N, 85°52'9"W
From I-10 take Exit 112 for FL-79 S toward Panama City Beach.
Head South on FL-79 for 29.8 miles.
Turn right onto Environmental Road and proceed for 0.4 miles.
Turn left onto Longleaf Road (Forest Road C-2) and proceed to kiosk.
Head back East on Environmental Road toward FL-79.
Entrance to Baptism Hole Group Camp is on the East side of FL-79 directly across from Env. Road.
30.42167, -85.86917
30°25'18"N, 85°52'9"W
From I-10 take Exit 112 for FL-79 S toward Panama City Beach.
Head South on FL-79 for 29.8 miles.
Turn right onto Environmental Road and proceed for 0.4 miles.
Turn left onto Longleaf Road (Forest Road C-2) and proceed to kiosk.
Head back East on Environmental Road toward FL-79.
Entrance to Baptism Hole Group Camp is on the East side of FL-79 directly across from Env. Road.
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