This US Forest Service campground charges $3 per night and operates year-round within Apalachicola National Forest. Campers can access sites by driving, walking, or paddling in via Owl Creek. The facility provides pit toilets, picnic tables, and allows campfires and pets.
Sites offer privacy and seclusion according to visitors, with Owl Creek providing paddling opportunities directly from the campground. The boondocking setup attracts campers comfortable with basic amenities who want affordable access to water recreation and campgrounds around Apalachicola National Forest.
Description
A picturesque campground situated among cypress stands along the bank of Owl Creek, Hickory Landing provides easy access to the Apalachicola River. There are 10 sites with picnic table and grill. ACTIVITIES Boating: Hickory Landing, on Owl Creek, is another excellent put-in for the two-mile trip to the Apalachicola River. Owl Creek is deep and wide, lined by the beautiful river swamp habitat of the Apalachicola floodplain. Camping: Campsites have picnic tables and grills. Vault toilet nearby. Hiking: Access to the Wright Lake Trail, a 4.6-mile loop. Wildlife Viewing: Excellent birding.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundHickory Landing Campground is located in Florida
Directions
From Sumatra, take SR 65 south for 1.6 miles. Turn right (west) on Forest Road 101 and go 1.5 miles. Turn Left (south) on Forest Road 101B and go one mile to hunt camp entrance. Turn right on Forest Road 101 and go 1.2 miles to Hickory Landing
Coordinates
29.98905323 N
85.01257136 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 2/5/26
- AT&TNo Coverage
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
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 1 hr 13 min from Tallahassee, FL
- 1 hr 25 min from Panama City, FL
- 1 hr 52 min from Dothan, AL
- 2 hrs 16 min from Crestview, FL
