- Canoeing
- Fire Rings
- Hunting
- Picnic Tables
- Kiosk
- Bird Watching
The Rock Landing Campground is in Tate's Hell State Forest (Franklin County), about 13 miles (18 minute drive) northeast of Carrabelle, FL. This campground is located close to Crooked River and has tent or RV accessible primitive campsites. No electric or water is available; however, a restroom is within 50 - 100 yards from the campsites. This location does have a pavilion and boat launch. Recreational activities featured here are: fishing, boating, canoeing, hiking, picnicking, bird watching, wildlife viewing and photography.
Located in Franklin and Liberty Counties, between the Apalachicola and Ochlockonee rivers, Tate's Hell State Forest is one continuous tract of land comprising over 202,437 acres. The natural resources found on Tate's Hell State Forest are very diverse due to the unique and various natural community types. Currently, the forest contains approximately 107,300 acres of hydric communities such as wet prairie (contains a vast diversity of plant species), wet flatwoods, strand swamp, bottomland forest, baygall and floodplain swamp. which are home to a diverse mixture of indigenous animal and plant species. Tate's Hell State Forest is home to several stands of dwarf cypress, also known as "miniature" or "hat-rack" cypress. Although some of the trees are over 150 years old, none are taller than about 15 feet. The Ralph G. Kendrick Boardwalk offers an observation tower overlooking one of the areas where these dwarf cypress trees grow most prolifically. For further information about Tate's Hell State Forest, please Click Here.
Tate's Hell State Forest offers a variety of recreation activities for the outdoor enthusiast. There are 35 miles of rivers, streams, and creeks available for canoeing, boating and fishing. A concrete boat launch site is located at Cash Creek, with additional launch sites available at locations throughout the forest. Fishing requires a valid license. Picnicking at one of the many day-use areas is a popular activity and primitive campsites are dispersed throughout the forest. Most campsites are on the river banks with canoe/kayak/small boat access and fishing. This forest is part of the Florida Scenic Trail and Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail. Get outdoors and explore the recreational opportunities at Tate's Hell State Forest; for further information please Click Here.
Vaulted restroom, pavilion, boat ramp, parking
Franklin County Beaches
St. George Island
Carrabelle Lighthouse
Camp Gordon Johnson Museum
Apalachicola
Apalachicola National Forest
Apalachicola National Estuary Research Reserve
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