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Best Tent Camping near Havana, FL

259 Reviews

Tent camping options around Havana, Florida primarily center on Lake Talquin State Forest, where several primitive sites offer direct water access. Fort Braden Tract provides walk-in tent camping with lakefront sites accessible via hiking trails. Goat House Farm offers a unique tent camping experience where campers share space with farm animals, particularly goats. These locations provide varied experiences from basic forest camping to unique agricultural settings within approximately 20 miles of Havana.

Most primitive tent campsites in the area require campers to be self-sufficient, as amenities are minimal. Fort Braden Tract features primitive sites about a mile hike from parking areas with no modern facilities and requires visitors to fetch water from the lake. Pope Still Hunt Camp offers basic sites with only portable toilets and no drinking water or electrical hookups. Campers should verify permit requirements, as some locations require advance registration or camping permits. Wildlife encounters are common, with alligators reported near waterfront sites at Lake Talquin, making proper food storage essential.

The tent camping experience around Havana offers genuine seclusion at many locations. Fort Braden Tract features three loop trails with tent sites near water, though campers should be aware that some sites lack privacy due to their proximity to hiking trails. The terrain includes refreshing elevation changes uncommon for Florida hiking. Hall Landing Campground provides basic tent sites with water spigots, though the water quality may be questionable. A recent review noted, "Spacious and quiet camping area. At only $3/night, you can't beat the peace and quiet! These campsites include a metal fire ring and picnic tables."

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259 Reviews of 22 Havana Campgrounds

  • D
    Jul. 10, 2018

    Florida Caverns RV Resort

    Awful

    We called ahead to reserve tent sites and ensure they had electric and water on every site. Upon arrival, we were told all sites to the right edge (water side) and right of the road were tent sites. However, the first half of this row has electric for rv’s only. Moving down the row, the sites had no electric or water hookups. The last sites were in complete sun and next to a boat ramp. All the sites had trash on the ground and none had picnic tables. The showers were just curtained off from the bathroom with no privacy, hook or bench. The staff was unwilling to help and we left without staying.

  • L&A C.
    May. 19, 2024

    Three Rivers State Park Campground

    A Great Florida State Park

    Small, well maintained park and sites, with 30/50 amp and water hook ups. A pleasant surprise when we arrived, after miles of rural driving! GPS took us the correct way, but seemed we were lost! Staff greeted us at entrance, gave us a map and explained how to get to our site. It was raining, and our site was back-in and downhill, mostly level with gravel, a picnic table, has a fire-ring with grill grate. Bathhouse is clean and impressed how the trash area and dump station were placed away from campers. The dock/pier, and boat ramp, are at the back part of the campground, The amenities are nice and there is outdoor cleaning sink behind the bathhouse, sitting area overlooking the river, the fish cleaning station, fire pit area, trails, and canoe/kayak drying area. 3 concrete sites, as well as tent sites. Lots of spacing between most of the sites, some are waterfront. Wildlife is plentiful and the trails are a great way to enjoy it all! We will come back! And it’s only $20 a night!

  • Dale W.
    Jul. 11, 2021

    Torreya State Park Campground

    Well maintained and beautifully located.

    Awesome campground with good amenities. Each site has fire ring, picnic table, water and electric. Most sites had good flora between sites, offering a little privacy. Restroom and shower facilities with a coin operated laundry.

    Ranger Rob shared a secret, two campsites cannot be reserved and are always available first come first served. I got to spend two nights in one of those and it was great.

    I found the hiking trails to be quite strenuous and not well-maintained in spots, but that's part of the adventure. I even took a tumble down a steep hill but made it to the primitive camp sites just to see them and get down to the river.

  • Elaine W.
    Jan. 18, 2022

    Eastbank

    Quiet, Clean and Quit Beautiful

    I arrived after lunchtime and set up my tent. There were two tent spaces all the way at the other end from the RVs on the water. They were large had picnic table, grills and fire rings. The bathrooms were a nice little walk and the water and the showers were hot. Nice place to break in my new tent. Oh I took her through a heck of a wind and rain storm. On my found it said the winds were over 60 miles an hour. But my Core tent held up fine.

  • Rachel G.The Dyrt PRO User
    Feb. 18, 2021

    Eastbank

    Friendly COE campground

    This is a great COE campground on Florida Georgia border. Everyone here was so friendly. Sites are large but very open. Three camping loops. We stayed in C 17. Great site all have fire rings, picnic table, lantern pole, charcoal grill, and prep table. Sites are paved or gravel. Several pull through sites. Great for larger rigs. Loops A & C have waterfront sites. Loop B is inner part of campground. Bathhouses have separate showers from restroom area. Campground is right on lake Seminole. Great fishing, boating, and kayaking. Went in February it was cold and very windy coming off lake. Not much to do in area but great for long weekend stay. Ate at local restaurant called Rutabaga cafe which was great. You are right on the time zone switch so your phone will switch from eastern to central several times. There are amenities close by such as grocery, liquor store, Dollar general. Jim Woodruff Dam is across the lake. It was closed to visitors but we drove to the overlook which was cool. Will definitely come back for another stay.

  • C
    Feb. 27, 2021

    Ed and Bernices Fish Camp and RV Park

    Very peaceful place with great people!

    Nice pavilions with a picnic table and new fire rings. We had a flat spot and not needing to bust out the levelers is always a treat! The staff here is so kind and helpful. The others here have great knowledge about the area and we got some tips on what kinds of fish to catch...if you are into that sort of thing! If not, it is a great relaxing place to watch the river float past. Great cell signal and friendly four legged friends came to great us and our pups. Definitely stop here! Fantastic find!

  • K
    May. 23, 2021

    Sugar Mill Plantation RV Park

    Basic, decent for overnight

    This is a review of Sugar Mill RV Park in Ochlocknee, GA which is in south Georgia off US Hwy 19 near the Florida state line. Other reviews seem to be for a north Georgia park which is not this one.

    There is no tent camping at this park. 

    Overnight stay in a 38' class A. Selected site 26, no online reservations, sites assigned at arrival. Very flexible on checkout time. Site was dirt/grass, FHU, 50 amp, relatively level. Hookups we're in acceptable shape, office staff(Nancy?) was very nice. Our site had some trash and charcoal left by prior guest(looks like they tried to burn) which we cleaned up. Grounds are fairly well kept. Lots of longer term/perm residents. We couldn't pick up campground wifi nor was there cable. Road noise from US 19 as expected since park borders the highway but not too bad overnight. Bugs as expected in south Georgia in May. Fairly basic campground(they do have laundry, bathrooms, showers none of which we used) but priced right. We paid $30 for a night which included the Good Sam discount. Would stay again for overnight

  • Dale W.
    Jul. 10, 2021

    Womack Creek Campground — Tate's Hell State Forest

    Primitive, rustic, and deserving of its name.

    At over 200,000 acres, Tate's Hell is the second largest State Forest in Florida, second only to Blackwater River State Forest in Santa Rose County. That's Hell is located off of U>S> Highway 98 in  Franklin County, between the Apalachicola and Ochlockonee rivers. Check out The Ledgend of Tate's Hell on the State Forest webpage, https://www.fdacs.gov/Forest-Wildfire/Our-Forests/State-Forests/Tate-s-Hell-State-Forest.

    For roughing it in the woods, nothing I have found beats Tate's Hell. With 36 primitive campgrounds (tent space, fire ring, and picnic table) with multiple campsites and 4 campgrounds with facilities (restrooms and some RV sites) there is plenty of room to camp and explore Tate's Hell.

    The Womack Creek campground, where I spent one night, has both RV and tent campsites and a boat ramp with access to Womack Creek. 

    Recreation opportunities include the High Bluff Coastal Hiking Trail which is part of the Forest Service's Trailwalker Program.

  • Elliott B.
    May. 3, 2017

    Eastbank

    Great "RV sites" which are all about the lake

    These sites are really for RVs of every size and are truly all about the lake. Either for fishing or for a nice relaxing evening enjoying the sunsets. There are 3 loops with both restroom/shower/laundry facilities on the B loop and for some reason, it seemed that everyone really wanted to drive from the other loops to the facilities in the back which had knobs for the showers instead of short timed buttons. There are unfortunately only 2 dedicated tent sites which are off to the side a nice distance from the RV loops, but it's right by the boat ramp which also has a nice bright streetlamp so be prepared for people coming and going early and/or arriving late in the evening along with the ever present light. We camping in our tent at site 59 which is one of the few sites which has a nice stretch of open grass and tree coverage along with the either leveled concrete pad or gravel "driveway" surfaces at the sites. Each site had a nice grill, fire ring, picnic table, prep table and lantern/bag hook. We thankfully had the trees to partially obscure the streetlamp, but thankfully had brought eyemasks... If you're afraid of animals sneaking up on your tent at night, then this campground is definitely for you, as with all the extremely bright lights on all night long you won't have to worry about anything bothering you in the slightest... Overall, the camp host and the staff were incredibly nice and went out of their way to make sure we were in a nice spot for using our tent. Although there are some better sites on loops A and C because they are right on the water people tend to book those out for weekends way in advance.

Guide to Havana

Tent camping near Havana, Florida offers a unique blend of natural beauty and outdoor adventure, perfect for those looking to escape into the wilderness.

Tent campers should check out Fort Braden Tract - Lake Talquin State Forest

  • This site provides a primitive camping experience with stunning views of Lake Talquin, ideal for those who appreciate nature's tranquility.
  • Campers can enjoy a mile hike to reach their site, making it a great choice for those who love a bit of adventure before settling in.
  • Fishing enthusiasts will find this location particularly appealing, as it's known for its excellent fishing opportunities right on the water.

Tent campers like these nearby activities

  • At Goat House Farm, families can enjoy a unique experience camping alongside friendly goats, making it a hit with kids and animal lovers alike.
  • Hall Landing Campground offers access to boat-in camping, perfect for those looking to explore the waterways and enjoy a day on the lake.
  • For a more secluded experience, Buckhorn Hunt Camp provides a quiet spot for tent camping, surrounded by the natural beauty of the Apalachicola National Forest.

Explore local attractions near your campsite

  • The scenic trails at Fort Braden Tract allow for peaceful hikes through thickly wooded areas, perfect for spotting local wildlife.
  • Visitors to Goat House Farm can participate in farm tours, giving a glimpse into farm life and the chance to interact with various animals.
  • The nearby Apalachicola National Forest offers numerous trails and natural sites, making it an excellent destination for hiking and exploring the great outdoors.

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