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Bear Creek Group Camp — Lake Talquin State Forest

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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.

Description

The Bear Creek Group Camp is in Lake Talquin State Forest (Gadsden County), Bear Creek Tract about 27 miles west of Tallahassee, FL. This tract is comprised of the 492-acre Bear Creek Educational Forest and has over 5 miles of hiking trails, including an audio-enhanced Living Forest trail where the trees tell their own stories. The youth group camp here is hike-in only, about 1-mile from the trailhead. No electric or water is available at the campsite; however, water (potable) and restrooms are available at the trailhead. Recreational activities featured here are: hiking, trail running, picnicking, bird watching, wildlife viewing and photography.

Campers must pack in all needed supplies including drinking water.

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Location

Bear Creek Group Camp — Lake Talquin State Forest is located in Florida

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Directions

From I-10 take exit 181 (Fl. Rd. 267),Continue on 267 south 4.6 miles to the entrance of Lake Talquin State Forest's Bear Creek Education Center. Parking lot GPS 30 28 37.94N, 84 37 32.52W

Address

8125 Pat Thomas Parkway (SR 267)
Quincy, FL 32351

Coordinates

30.475 N
84.6148 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Reservable
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • 30 Amp Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Bear Creek Group Camp — Lake Talquin State Forest have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Bear Creek Group Camp — Lake Talquin State Forest has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

Are fires allowed at Bear Creek Group Camp — Lake Talquin State Forest?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Bear Creek Group Camp — Lake Talquin State Forest, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

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