Services & Amenities:
Within Park
- Boat Launch Ramp
- Boating
- Canoeing
- Fishing Lake
- Group Cooking Facilities
- Group/Community Facility
- Lake
- Picnic Area
- Picnic Pavilion
- Picnic Tables
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.
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.
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.
Bloxham Pavilion Lake Talquin State Forest, FL
12 Ratings
The Bloxham Pavilion is located on a beautiful high bluff, located on the southwest side of Lake Talquin. If provides a private place for your group to meet. Facilities include a small boat ramp and dock, picnic pavilion, large grill and restroom. Open for day use only, this is an ideal ...
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FACILITY OFFERING:
Description
The Bloxham Pavilion is located on a beautiful high bluff, located on the southwest side of Lake Talquin. If provides a private place for your group to meet. Facilities include a small boat ramp and dock, picnic pavilion, large grill and restroom. Open for day use only, this is an ideal place to spend the afternoon cooking out and /or fishing.Geography:
Located in Gadsden, Leon, and Liberty Counties, Lake Talquin State Forest is over 19,300 acres and only 20-minutes west of Tallahassee, FL. Most of the forest adjoins the Ochlockonee River and Lake Talquin, the body of water that gives the forest its name. The natural resources found here are very diverse due to the unique and various natural community types. Upland pine forest represents the largest forest cover type on the forest, but also includes pine flatwoods, swamp bottomlands, sand hill and temperate hardwood forests. Located in the southern extent of the Tallahassee Hills physiographic region of Florida, the topography at the forest can differ as much as 100 feet, in some cases. Outstanding examples of the unique slope and ravine natural community can be found at the Ft. Braden, Rocky Comfort, Joe Budd, and Bear Creek tracts. For further information about Lake Talquin State Forest, please Click Here.
Recreation:
Lake Talquin State Forest offers a variety of recreational opportunities on its many diverse tracts of land and can be enjoyed using existing roads, road beds and established trails. Horseback riders are welcome on open roads in the forest, and the Fort Braden Tract contains a 12-mile designated equestrian trail. Horseback riding is not permitted on designated hiking and biking trails or on the Bear Creek and Lines Tracts. Off-road bicyclists can enjoy the open roads on Lake Talquin State Forest; however, they are not permitted on designated hiking, nature, or equestrian trails or on the Ft. Braden and Bear Creek Tracts. The Lines Tract contains a designated off-road bicycle trail that offers a 9-mile course for beginner to intermediate level cyclists. Canoes, kayaks, and power boats are allowed on Lake Talquin which provides access to great freshwater fishing, which can be pursued from the shore or by boat, and several public boat ramps are located on the lake. Fishing requires a valid license. On the Bear Creek Tract, visit the Bear Creek Educational Forest, which is open daily from sunrise to sunset. This forest is part of the Florida Scenic Trail and Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail. Get outdoors and explore the recreational opportunities at Lake Talquin State Forest; for further information please Click Here.
Facilities:
Maximum capacity of 300 people. Groups over 150 will be required to provide portable toilets arranged and paid by the group. House has restrooms and water, but NO electricity.
Alerts and Important Information
General Information:
1. Keys to the facility will be picked up at the state forest office and turned in immediately after use.
2. There is no electricity at this facility. Everything taken in shall be taken out; including garbage.
3. The facility shall be neat and clean after use.
4. Safety around the lake shall be observed at all times.
5. The gate must be locked when leaving the property.
6. All users shall comply with rules outlined in Chapter 5I-4 (copy provided by state forest office).
1. Keys to the facility will be picked up at the state forest office and turned in immediately after use.
2. There is no electricity at this facility. Everything taken in shall be taken out; including garbage.
3. The facility shall be neat and clean after use.
4. Safety around the lake shall be observed at all times.
5. The gate must be locked when leaving the property.
6. All users shall comply with rules outlined in Chapter 5I-4 (copy provided by state forest office).
Contact Information:
Mailing Address:
Bloxham Pavilion Lake Talquin State ForestFL
Phone Number:
Project Office:
(850)681-5963Visit
