Camping options near Eastpoint, Florida blend waterfront experiences with forested seclusion. The area sits at the intersection of Apalachicola Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, creating unique camping microclimates. Summer temperatures often exceed 90°F with high humidity, while winter nights can dip into the 40s, making seasonal planning essential.
What to do
Kayak to St. Vincent Island: From Tate's Hell State Forest High Bluff Primitive Campsites, paddlers can access remote wildlife areas. "There are 3 separate High Bluff Primitive campsites, one at Dry Bridge, one at Rake Creek and one at Pidcock Road. Each spot is so far away from each other that you feel completely secluded," notes camper Laura M.
Fishing from waterfront sites: The region offers productive fishing directly from campsites. One camper at T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park Campground shared, "Great fishing opportunities. Medium size campground with clean facilities and showers... This place has miles of gorgeous large white sand beaches, clear water, excellent sunsets, decent fishing, bird watching, kyaking and sea turtle conservation."
Beach exploration: Access miles of undeveloped beaches with less crowding than popular Florida destinations. "The campground is located in an area with a lot of mosquitoes and raccoons that steal stuff as soon as you walk away, so bring tons of bug spray and put your food away," warns Tyler M. about St. Joseph Peninsula State Park.
What campers like
Waterfront yurt camping: Eastpoint, Florida and surrounding areas offer distinctive yurt accommodations. A visitor at Mexico Beach RV Resort mentioned, "Office staff were very helpful and WiFi worked great. Also short drive to the beach. Bath house needs lots of work but is functional."
Secluded primitive sites: Many campers appreciate the remoteness of certain campsites. "We stayed at pidcock 49 and it was lovely. Beautiful sunset. Grill, table and just the sights! It was hunting season so we did see/hear hunters! It came out to be a total of ~$15 including transaction fee," according to Caitlin R. at Tate's Hell State Forest.
Clean facilities: Well-maintained bathrooms and amenities stand out to visitors. "Easy to navigate, super clean and well maintained. Bathrooms are laid out super nice, clean and comfortable," reports Rhonda S. about Holiday Campground on Ochlockonee Bay, which offers "Nice little CG on the bay with a good number of direct bayfront sites. Some with pine trees for shade. Clean bathrooms. Swimming pool."
What you should know
Road conditions: Many forest campsites require careful navigation. "Road in was bumpy with some huge pits but easily navigable even in our 26ft class c, just watch the road and take it slow. There was no cell service on the roads once we entered the dense forest but the spot itself was cleared of trees enough that we got service on ATT and Verizon," advises Laura M. about Tate's Hell.
Wildlife awareness: Alligators and other wildlife require caution. "Even though nobody was around we still kept the dogs on leash because the spot is surrounded by water on 3 sides, and we didn't want to risk any alligator attacks," one Tate's Hell camper noted.
Reservation reliability: Some campgrounds have seasonal booking challenges. At El Governor Motel & RV Park, "This is a very small campground where you park very close together. The park is very clean. No shade. Full hookups. Bath and showers and laundry," according to one reviewer.
Tips for camping with families
Beach access with kids: Consider proximity to family-friendly beaches. "Nice spot in Mexico Beach literally across the road from the beach. We were a little concerned as our lot backed up to the road and there was no security we could see. Gates open 24-7, but had no issues," shares Brian about El Governor Motel & RV Park.
Site selection for children: Some campgrounds offer better family configurations. Florida State Parks did a great job redoing St. Joseph Peninsula State Park campground after Hurricane Michael in 2018. "Brand new facilities, excellent camping pads, and good beach access. You can still see some of the hurricane damage which is a testament to the severity of Michael in the area," according to Colin R.
Yurt options for families: Eastpoint area yurt camping provides an alternative to tent camping. "This place is great! A beach within a short walk, palm trees, clean bathrooms, wildlife, sunsets... There are very nice screened in cabins available," says Richard R. about St. Joseph Peninsula State Park.
Tips from RVers
Site size considerations: RVers should verify site dimensions before booking. "We have a 36 ft Class A with a Cherokee Trailhawk tow and stayed in site 64 for 4 days in mid April. This is a relatively small CG, with ~15 wooded sites that are reasonably spaced. The CG is very clean, recently renovated, well maintained and relatively inexpensive," explains Ray & Terri F. at Tate's Hell.
Connectivity challenges: Internet and cell service vary widely. "AT&T coverage was pretty dismal, with 1 bar of 5GE service and speeds only up to 0.9 MB/s. The CG has a lot of trees, but the pines only have top foliage, so access and coverage for DISH and Starlink was really good. Starlink was able to get speeds up to 20 MB/s with few if any dropouts. No CG WiFi," reports an RVer at Tate's Hell.
Hookup availability: Full hookup sites are limited in some areas. "The park is across the road from a nice beach. Campers could use the facilities in the hotel on the beach-side, but that is also being rebuilt," Carol C. mentions about El Governor Motel & RV Park.
