Dog kennels and signs of long-term occupation mark this hunt camp deep within Tate's Hell State Forest, managed by the Florida Forest Service. The site accommodates RVs up to 24 feet but lacks the typical amenities of developed campgrounds. Access requires navigating forest roads, and the remote location places campers roughly as far into the combined Apalachicola National Forest and Tate's Hell system as possible.
One recent visitor noted the campground's unusual atmosphere during hunting season, describing it as not conducive to family camping due to the presence of hunting dog facilities and what appeared to be semi-permanent residents. The reviewer ultimately chose to camp in a nearby prescribed burn clearing rather than stay at the designated site. For those prioritizing proximity to Tate's Hell State Forest Sumatra Primitive Campsites, this alternative sits less than a mile away and may offer a more conventional camping experience.
Description
Primitive camping. Used as a hunt camp during general gun season.
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Map & DirectionsHarpers Hunt Camp is located in Florida near Apalachicola National Forest
Address
10.3 mi east of 65 on FR 22
Sumatra, FL
Coordinates
30.03311749 N
84.81313536 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 1 hr 28 min from Tallahassee, FL
- 1 hr 41 min from Panama City, FL
- 2 hrs 8 min from Dothan, AL
- 2 hrs 38 min from Valdosta, GA
