Leon County Parks & Recreation manages Coe Landing Campground on the western shore of Lake Talquin, a reservoir outside Tallahassee that draws anglers, paddlers, and boaters throughout the year. The campground is small, and that compact scale shapes the experience: sites are gravel-padded, clearly marked, and level, with most positioned close enough to the water that campers wake up to open sightlines across the lake. Reservations are available and recommended, and arriving guests have found their names already posted on reserved signs at check-in.
Every site has a lake vista. That consistency is one of the campground's defining qualities, and it extends to the hookup infrastructure: electric, water, and sewer connections are available, along with a dump station, WiFi, and a bathhouse with showers that reviewers consistently describe as dated but clean. Multiple docks line the waterfront, including two with benches, and additional tie-ups accommodate boats and kayaks. "Many people also bring their boats with them and explore Lake Talquin," noted one camper, which reflects how the campground functions as a staging point as much as a destination in itself.
Wildlife is a regular presence. Alligators are frequently spotted on the water, frogs are audible at night, and the campground has a long-resident rooster and hen that wander the sites during the day. Mosquitoes and gnats are a real factor, particularly in warmer months. Several reviewers suggest visiting in cooler weather to reduce bug pressure, and one noted that early mornings bring a garbage truck around 5 a.m. on certain days. Sites 3, 4, and 5 back up to a fence bordering a private residence and can be noisier than others. Site 7 and site 16 have drawn favorable mentions for their waterfront positioning.
For paddlers or anglers who want more primitive options on the same lake, Fort Braden Tract Primitive Campsites — Lake Talquin State Forest and High Bluff Landing - Lake Talquin State Forest are both within a mile, offering a contrast to Coe Landing's full-hookup setup. Those planning a longer stay in the region can also find camping near Midway to compare options across the area. At $28 to $35 per night with full hookups and direct lake access, Coe Landing gives RV travelers and tent campers alike a functional, water-facing base worth booking ahead.
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Map & DirectionsCoe Landing Campground – Leon County Parks & Recreation is located in Florida near Midway
Directions
Coes Landing Road off of SR 20 on SE Lake Talquin
Coordinates
30.45446362 N
84.48189128 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 7/20/26
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 7/20/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 1/15/26
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 7/20/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 22 min from Tallahassee, FL
- 1 hr 19 min from Panama City, FL
- 1 hr 32 min from Valdosta, GA
- 1 hr 33 min from Dothan, AL







































