Tent Camping near Marianna, FL

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    Tent campsites near Marianna, Florida offer a mixture of primitive and established options within short driving distances. Neals Landing Park provides basic tent camping with drinking water and shower facilities, though fires are not permitted at this location. White Oak Landing Campground, approximately 20 miles southwest of Marianna, offers tent sites with picnic tables, trash collection, and toilet facilities, making it suitable for campers seeking more amenities while maintaining a natural setting.

    Most tent areas require campers to bring their own water filtration equipment or sufficient water supplies. The terrain typically consists of flat sites with mixed dirt and grass surfaces, with some locations featuring direct water access for fishing and recreation. Hall Landing Campground provides water spigots at each site, though a visitor noted the water had "a brownish tinge" and recommended filling separate containers. Sites at Fort Braden Tract in Lake Talquin State Forest require approximately a mile hike to access, and campers must fetch water from the lake, creating a more authentic wilderness experience.

    Pine Log State Forest offers primitive tent campsites with fire rings but minimal facilities, providing a secluded experience for tent campers. The private tent sites feature sufficient tree cover for shade and hammock setup, with minimal traffic disruption. At Fort Braden Tract, tent sites position campers near Lake Talquin with excellent fishing opportunities, though campers should be aware of local wildlife. One camper described it as having a "brilliant view of Lake Talquin, right on the water" with sites that are "thickly treed so hanging hammocks and bear lines was no problem." Most primitive sites require advance reservations or permits, and campers should check seasonal restrictions, particularly during summer months when heat and insects can be challenging.

    Best Tent Campgrounds near Marianna (16)

      1. Neals Landing Park

      3.0(1)18mi from MariannaTents

      2. Center Stage Alabama RV Park

      Be the first to review22mi from MariannaTents

      3. Hall Landing Campground

      4.5(2)47mi from MariannaTents

      "This campground is for tents only, however, due to a mix up with our reservation at Walker Landing, they moved us to this campground even though we are in an RV."

      "This small county primitive campground has 10 campsites plus a small group site. It is well maintained and has a friendly camp host. Most of the sites have a beautiful lake view."

      4. Goat House Farm

      5.0(2)48mi from Marianna3 sitesTents, Cabins, Glamping

      from $25 - $35 / night

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      5. Vilas Campsite

      5.0(1)44mi from MariannaTents

      6. Pine Log State Forest Primitive Campsites

      4.0(2)47mi from Marianna3 sitesTents

      "It’s definitely primitive, so no toilets or hook ups or anything."

      "Private maybe one person will drive down the road but they turn around pretty fast with out a problem nice back country campground"

      from $9 / night

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      7. Fort Braden Tract Primitive Campsites — Lake Talquin State Forest

      4.0(2)49mi from Marianna3 sitesTents

      "Three wonderful loop trails 2 primitive camp sites and a great view through the trees."

      "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."

      from $9 - $18 / night

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      8. White Oak Landing Campground

      5.0(1)48mi from MariannaTents

      "It has open areas for more room to spread out, picnic tables and restrooms. This site also has a everflowing water supply that has been there for decades. It's sulfer water but it's clean and cold."

      9. Faceville Landing

      Be the first to review33mi from MariannaTents

      from $60 / night

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      10. Big Gully Landing Hunt Camp

      Be the first to review40mi from MariannaTents

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    Tent Camping Reviews near Marianna, FL

    356 Reviews of 16 Marianna Campgrounds


    • Dale W.
      Jul. 10, 2021

      Sand Pond Campground — Pine Log State Forest

      Quiet, secluded, and beautiful.

      I initially had a reservation at one of the primitive camp grounds, but my reservation was cancelled due to flooding that closed all three primitive camp grounds. Better yet, I got an RV spot on the day of arrival. Great pull-through sites with fire ring, picnic table, water, and electricity. Pitched my tent on the banks of Sand Pond.

      The two-mile Campground Trail, part of the Forest Service's Trailwalker Program, winds along the banks of Cyprus Pond, through the mixed hardwood/pine forest, and around Sand Pond. This is a nice and easy, well-maintained, level trail.

      Was lulled to sleep by the croaking of bull frogs while watching the moon rise from my sleeping bag. A thoroughly enjoyable stay.

    • 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.

    • jason F.The Dyrt PRO User
      Mar. 18, 2026

      High Bluff Campground — Joe Budd WMA and Lake Talquin State Forest

      Nice, very simple

      This was a quick overnight stay for myself. I arrived a little bit after sunset and left fairly early in the morning.

      Stayed at site number 18, which was Lakeside, but all campsites have decent view of lake through the trees. There is a dock and she can walk down to the water itself.

      This is a very isolated place, and you have to drive down a dirt road, but very packed, which even sedans can handle no problem, unless it’s been raining that it might get a little slippery

      When I stayed, it was 34° so didn’t do a whole lot but get set up in the rooftop tent and sleep. No real issues with Internet, for Verizon, but signal wasn’t super strong.

      There is a toilet bathroom that is composting style, without sinks or showers.

      But I booked I thought it said electrical, but after I booked, it said no electrical and when I arrived on site, there was a electrical pedestal, looked brand new, but not working. Unknown if they will soon have electricity or not ever used.

      For its isolation and quietness and availability, I would definitely return. I don’t have a lot in this area to attend to, but this is a nice spot.

      Star count is only down, ranked due to lack of electricity and water, as well as the slightly difficult drive in. That’s a plus for some people, but that’s how I do my star rankings.

    • 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!

    • Laura M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Feb. 11, 2022

      Florida River Island

      Free! Reservations Required.

      There are about 10 sites total at this free campground.  There is a tent-only side with about 4 sites, with a pit toilet.  The tent sites are much nicer than the RV sites.  They are among the trees, they are more spread out, and on the water.  The RV sites are all lined up in a row in an open field with no shade.  The RV sites have a concrete pad as well as a fire pit and a grill and a picnic table.

      We were here over a weekend and it was really, really quiet.  There was only one other RV camper here besides us and no hooligans coming through, surprisingly.

      Good cell service with ATT and Verizon.  There are garbage bins (no recycling).

      Not a fancy place but great for free.  You need to make reservations in advance with the Northwest Florida Water Management District.


    Guide to Marianna

    Tent camping near Marianna, Florida offers multiple primitive sites within the Apalachicola River basin region, which sits at elevations ranging from 100 to 200 feet above sea level. The surrounding areas feature substantial cypress and hardwood forests with a subtropical climate producing hot, humid summers with daily thunderstorms. Winter camping provides milder temperatures averaging 50-65°F during daylight hours but can drop below freezing overnight.

    What to do

    Fishing opportunities: Goat House Farm provides easy access to nearby fishing spots with well-maintained paths from campsites. "We were able to play with a ton of goats and chickens! It was such a great experience with genuinely kind people," notes camper Dianna B.

    Hiking trails: Fort Braden Tract features three loop trails with elevation changes unusual for Florida terrain. "Three wonderful loop trails, 2 primitive camp sites and a great view through the trees," reports Jeanene A., who adds, "Nice elevation changes (refreshing for Florida hiking)."

    Water activities: White Oak Landing Campground provides direct water access for various activities including swimming and paddling. "This site is just off hwy 65. It has open areas for more room to spread out, picnic tables and restrooms," explains Jacob A.

    What campers like

    Private settings: Pine Log State Forest Primitive Campsites offer secluded tent camping with minimal disruption. "Private maybe one person will drive down the road but they turn around pretty fast without a problem nice back country campground," notes Barb D.

    Unique experiences: Goat House Farm delivers an unusual camping experience where livestock roams near campsites. "Where you literally camp with goats. The male goats hang out right beside you and your tents. (Be sure to keep your tents closed or they will sleep with you too, ha!)" explains Abby.

    Natural amenities: Tent sites offer various natural features including tree cover for shade and hammock setup. Campers appreciate sites where they can directly access water features. "Thickly treed so hanging hammocks and bear lines was no problem," notes Edward W. about Fort Braden Tract.

    What you should know

    Water supplies: Natural water sources require treatment before consumption. "Water spigots at each site, but we filled up our jug with it and dumped it back out, water had a brownish tinge," warns Laura M. about Hall Landing Campground.

    Permit requirements: Some sites require advance permits with limited availability. "Call ahead for your camping permit!" advises Jeanene A. regarding Fort Braden Tract in Lake Talquin State Forest.

    Wildlife awareness: Campers should prepare for encounters with local wildlife including alligators. "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," reports Edward W., adding "Steep bank on this sight though so fewer worries about him actually visiting camp."

    Tips for camping with families

    Animal interactions: Goat House Farm provides unique livestock encounters perfect for children. "The kids absolutely loved it. They cried when it was time to leave and told all the animals bye," shares Abby.

    Bathroom facilities: Some campgrounds offer basic toilet facilities while others have none. "Free hot showers, not the cleanest or best smelling bath house but it was ok," notes Laura M. about Hall Landing Campground.

    Safety precautions: Take appropriate measures around water bodies where wildlife may be present. "This is prime copperhead territory," warns Jeanene A. about Fort Braden Tract, noting campers "do not want to fall in - we were told lots of gators hand along the shore."

    Tips from RVers

    Solar considerations: Tree cover impacts solar panel effectiveness at most tent sites. "Lots of tree cover so our solar panels were struggling to get enough sun," notes Laura M. about Hall Landing Campground.

    Site selection: While most areas cater to tent camping, some accommodate small RVs. "Most sites are big and level enough for an RV so it may be worth asking, if you want to stay here in an RV," suggests Laura M. about Hall Landing Campground.

    Local services: Limited facilities exist for RV needs including dump stations and hookups. "No power and no dump station, but the county operator said we were welcome to use the dump station at Coe Landing since we were Leon County Parks guests," notes Laura M.

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