 Summary:
Across a long bridge from Eastpoint and a drive up to the tip of the island, it's easy to imagine being isolated on a private island when you visit this park.
There's plenty of beach area for everyone. In fact, its hard to imagine large crowds coming down US Hwy 98 to get to the island. Maybe that's why this area is sometimes refererred to as Florida's Forgotten Coast.
The camping area has excellent facilities and each campsite is semi-hidden in a wooded area of the park. There was a nice trail leading from the camping area that was populated by an amazing variety of birds.
The park has six large picnic shelters equipped with grills, tables, and restrooms. The campground features full facility campsites and a primitive campsite can be accessed by trail or by private boat.
But its best feature is its 9 miles of beach. With warm Gulf water making for an extended season, you're sure to enjoy your stay at this park.
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| 29° 45' 40.28" N |
| 84° 41' 59.72" W |
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Features:
The park offers ample opportunities for sunbathing, swimming, canoeing, boating, hiking, camping, and nature study. Two boat ramps provide access to Apalachee Bay where anglers can fish for flounder, redfish, sea trout, pompano, whiting, and Spanish mackerel.
The park has six large picnic shelters equipped with grills, tables, and restrooms. The campground features fullfacility campsites; a primitive campsite can be accessed by trail or by private boat.
There are two Picnic Pavilions which can be reserved. One at Sugar Hill and the other at East Slough. The rental fee is $30.00 (plus tax) per day. Pavilions are not rented on holidays. No pets or alcohol permitted. For further information about this park, please call
(850)927-2111.
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park has 60 campsites with electric and water hookups available for reservation through Reserve America.
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 Activities:
Beaches
Boat Ramp
Boating
Fishing
Full Facility Camping
Nature Trails
Pet Camping - Pet camping is available.
Picnicking
Primitive Camping
Showers
Swimming
Wildlife Viewing
Youth Camping
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Area Attractions:
Constitution Convention Museum State Park, Orman House, John Gorrie Museum State Park, Ochlockonee River State Park, Bald Point State Park, Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park, Cape St. George Lighthouse,
St. Vincent's National Wildlife Refuge
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Food & Sundries:
There's a market and restaurants in Eastpoint and area communities.
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Directions:
Access to St. George Island is via a 4 mile bridge that is accessible from Eastpoint, Florida. Eastpoint is located approximately 75 miles southwest of Tallahassee, Florida. The park is located on the east end of St. George Island.
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Local Towns:
Apalachicola
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Local Accommodations:
Apalachicola
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 Camping & RV:
This 1,962 acre barrier island park has 60 campsites with electric and water hookups available for reservation through Reserve America.
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Notes:
This campground is across a long bridge and located on an island. As such it's very vulnerable to the weather.
For park updates or other information, please call John Gorrie Museum, (850)653-9347. Call Reserve America for camping information at 1-800-326-3521.
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