Best Tent Camping near Ebro, FL
Tent campers seeking primitive outdoor experiences near Ebro, Florida can access several established options within state forests. Pine Log State Forest Primitive Campsites offers tent-specific sites in Ebro with basic amenities, while Point Washington State Forest provides two campground areas with Eastern Lake Campgrounds 1 and 2 offering primitive tent camping approximately 30 minutes south of Ebro in Santa Rosa Beach.
Forest roads leading to tent sites can become challenging after rain, with several reviews mentioning significant puddles that may be difficult for smaller vehicles to navigate. Most tent campgrounds require reservations through the ReserveAmerica system and provide a gate code for access. Sites typically include gravel tent pads, picnic tables, fire rings, and BBQ grills. Campground 1 at Point Washington allows parking at your site while Campground 2 requires a short walk from a parking area. Pit toilets are available but no running water or hookups exist in the primitive camping areas, making these true pack-in, pack-out experiences.
The tent sites at Eastern Lake provide access to multiple hiking trails, including a 3.5-, 5- or 10-mile loop that is part of the Florida Forest Service's Trailwalker Hiking Program. Sites are relatively private and spaced apart, particularly in Campground 1, offering a more secluded tent camping experience. Many tent campsites provide proximity to water, with some directly on Eastern Lake with dock access for launching canoes or kayaks. A visitor commented, "It's not far from Destin and other popular locations, but it's a gem itself! There's plenty room to walk and explore, the trails are very well kept up and clean." Wildlife presence includes active bear areas, though most campers report peaceful, quiet stays with minimal disturbance from neighbors or traffic noise, particularly at Campground 1 sites.
