Free Camping Collection
Established Camping
Florida River Island
Florida River Island offers camping near the Apalachicola River, surrounded by flat terrain and dense forest. Temperatures range from 40°F in winter to 90°F in summer. Nearby, visitors can explore the Apalachicola National Forest and the Gulf of Mexico's beaches.
Description
Florida River Island is an approximately 5,800-acre island in the Apalachicola River floodplain which is accessible during normal-to-low water conditions by crossing the Florida River bridge at the west end of Forest Road 188, off Highway 379. Two improved roads are open to vehicles and a number of mowed management roads are open to pedestrian use. During and after high-water events, the gate at the Florida River Island bridge is closed to prevent vehicle access due to unsafe conditions on the island. Pedestrian access is allowed at those times. On the east end of the Florida River Island bridge is a recreation area with a day-use picnic area, boat ramp, and 10 overnight campsites that are available by reservation only. This recreation area offers two picnic pavilions, pedestal grills, fire rings and a composting toilet. Each campsite can hold a maximum of eight people and two vehicles. Campsites 1 through 6 are for use by campers with tents only, while campsites 7 through 10 may be used by campers with all types of camping equipment, including RVs, trailers and vans. The campsites do not have power, water or waste disposal hookups. The day-use area is open daily from dawn to dusk and launching and retrieval of boats is permitted at all times.
Location
Florida River Island is located in Florida
Coordinates
30.18559992 N
85.0850004 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 user- AT&TNo Coverage
Detours Nearby
Blue Springs Private Campsite
55 min away
Blue Spring Recreation Area
55 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 8 min from Panama City, FL
- 1 hr 8 min from Tallahassee, FL
- 1 hr 35 min from Dothan, AL
- 1 hr 58 min from Crestview, FL
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 user
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Florida River Island needs a permit.
