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Fort Braden Tract Primitive Campsites — Lake Talquin State Forest

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The Florida Forest Service will close all campgrounds and recreation areas on State Forests if the county where the State Forest is located is placed under a Tropical Storm or Hurricane WARNING by the National Weather Service. Reservations will be automatically refunded for closures related to tropical weather.

Fort Braden Tract in Lake Talquin State Forest is near Tallahassee, FL. The terrain consists of forested areas and is close to Lake Talquin. Temperatures range from 40°F in winter to 90°F in summer, and nearby attractions include Lake Talquin State Park and the Apalachicola National Forest.

Description

FL Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Forest Service

Lake Talquin State Forest

Explore a range of different ecosystems and enjoy the stunning views of Lake Talquin on the 1242-acre Fort Braden Tract. This recreation area features two designated Trailwalker trails and one Trailtrotter trail.

Three hiking trail loops range from 3 to 5 miles in length and are moderately strenuous, with steep inclines and narrow footing in some areas.

Two equestrian trail loops each extend 5 to 6 miles in length. Riders should expect an amazing trail that will include low-water crossings, inclines and winding trails. NOTE: All horses must have proof of current negative Coggins test results when on state lands. All children under the age of 16 are required to wear a protective helmet while riding on state lands.

Primitive campsites for both individual and group camping are available. Campers must obtain a State Forest Use Authorization for overnight camping from the Lake Talquin headquarters on Geddie Road.

Facilities include picnic pavilions and a trail head restroom.

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Location

Fort Braden Tract Primitive Campsites — Lake Talquin State Forest is located in Florida

Directions

From I-10 take exit 192 - US90, turn South-east (sign to Tallahassee) . Go 1.9 miles to Geddie Rd. Turn right on Geddie and go 1.8 miles to the intersection of Fl 20 and turn right. Go 5 miles and the Ft. Braden Trail head entrance will be on the right. \*\*Additional access from Capital Circle; travel 8.7 miles west on Fl.20 to access the trail head.

Address

14188 Blountstown Highway
Tallahassee, FL 32310

Coordinates

30.446259 N
84.495488 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Hike-In
Backcountry sites.

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WiFi
Good
Verizon
Available
AT&T
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T-Mobile
Poor

Site Types

Tent Sites
Group
Equestrian

Features

For Campers

Reservable
Electric Hookups
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Pets
Fires

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Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups
30 Amp Hookups
50 Amp Hookups

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Drive Time

22 min from Tallahassee
1 hr 18 min from Panama City
1 hr 33 min from Valdosta
1 hr 34 min from Dothan

Edward W.

Guide

Reviewed Mar. 26, 2023

Excellent primitive but not private

A fantastic stay over all. About a mile hike in. Primitive, which is exactly what we wanted. Fetch your own water from the lake. No modern amenities. Brilliant view of Lake Talquin, right on the water. Thickly treed so hanging hammocks and bear lines was no problem. Brilliant quiet spot, mostly, I’ll get to that in a bit. Even got a visit from your friendly neighborhood alligator in the middle of the night, which when I realized after the fact what the sound was was terrifying. Lol. Steep bank on this sight though so fewer worries about him actually visiting camp. Fabulous spot for fishing and camping. But, and this is the one star off, the camp sites are about 30 feet off the trail. So there is virtually no privacy. Makes… let’s use the euphemism “#2”… a bit challenging. The trail wasn’t heavily trafficked but it was travelled so we had maybe 9 or 10 people pass the site over the course of the weekend. If you can tolerate that I’d say put it on your list.

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Jeanene A.

Legend

Reviewed Jun. 13, 2017

Three for One

Three wonderful loop trails 2 primitive camp sites and a great view through the trees. Camping was in the Center and West loops with 2 of the 3 sites being near the lake (the third site was in the center of hte Center Loop and for groups). Nice elevation changes (refreshing for Florida hiking)

It took us an extra try to find this location - first our directions lead us to the Lines Tract - great for biking and bike camping - but not so much for hiking and camping. Make sure you review your directions because there is not much of a signal out there. There are 5 separate tracts to this forest.

When we finally got to the correct location the hike was beautiful. We chose the 2 campsites that were near the water for our stay (but a bit of a steep drop off (you do not want to fall in - we were told lots of gators hand along the shore). The shore was fish-able though. Lots of frogs to sing us to sleep. There was some boat activity on the lake, but not as much as I expected. You do have to watch your step - this is prime copperhead territory.

Primitive campsites were small and cozy. There was a group site in between that was very nice and we were told was often used by youth groups. Was worth the hike in and we had a lot of down time to relax even hiking all 3 loops. Was nice to have sit down quiet time. only saw 3 other people in the 3 days we were there.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at Fort Braden Tract Primitive Campsites — Lake Talquin State Forest?

Camping at Fort Braden Tract Primitive Campsites — Lake Talquin State Forest can cost between $8.89 and $17.78 depending on the site.

Does Fort Braden Tract Primitive Campsites — Lake Talquin State Forest have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Fort Braden Tract Primitive Campsites — Lake Talquin State Forest has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

Are fires allowed at Fort Braden Tract Primitive Campsites — Lake Talquin State Forest?

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According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is available, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is poor.

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