Fire rings double as trash receptacles at this US Forest Service campground, where campers often need to clear debris before lighting their first flame. Whitehead Landing sits within Apalachicola National Forest and operates year-round for $3 per night, featuring metal fire rings, picnic tables, and surprisingly clean pit toilets. Water spigots provide non-potable water throughout the grounds.
The boat ramp draws occasional fishing traffic, while hunters favor the area during deer season. Verizon provides decent cell coverage, though T-Mobile users face connectivity issues. Despite the fire ring maintenance issue, the campground stays clean overall, with trash receptacles and water access supporting extended stays for campgrounds near Apalachicola National Forest.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsWhitehead Landing NF Campground is located in Florida near Apalachicola National Forest
Coordinates
30.16592679 N
84.675956 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/7/26- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/7/26
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 51 min from Tallahassee, FL
- 1 hr 28 min from Panama City, FL
- 1 hr 49 min from Dothan, AL
- 2 hrs 1 min from Valdosta, GA
