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Ochlockonee River State Park Campground offers camping with dogs along the picturesque Ochlockonee River with hot shower facilities and numerous hiking trails. The park features 30 pet-friendly sites on a small loop with water and electric hookups, accommodating tents, RVs, and cabins. Sites are relatively close together with partial shade and hammock poles, though vegetation between campsites provides a sense of privacy. Myron B. Hodge City Park, another pet-friendly option, provides full hookups by the road and water/electric hookups riverside, though riverfront sites can be challenging to level without blocks. Both parks maintain clean bathroom facilities with hot water, and neither charges additional pet fees. Camping photos and user guides for Sopchoppy, Florida are available on The Dyrt.
The natural setting offers excellent opportunities for dogs to explore maintained trails along the Ochlockonee River. Wildlife viewing is a highlight with white squirrels and deer frequently spotted throughout Ochlockonee River State Park, though campers should keep pets leashed and supervised due to potential wildlife encounters. The campground remains spotless with concrete pads that are level and electrical hookups that look new. Sopchoppy's remote location means provisions are a 30-minute drive away, so campers should arrive prepared with pet supplies and food. Cell reception varies by provider with AT&T offering consistent LTE coverage. The campgrounds provide a quiet, peaceful environment perfect for nature-loving campers and their four-legged companions, especially during cooler months when biting flies and mosquitoes are less active.
"One of our favs in Florida. Peaceful, beautiful, intimate - not huge. Good hikes right from campground and great spot for kayaking. Good shade and privacy at most sites."
"There are great walking/hiking trails throughout the park and others nearby in the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge and Bald Point State Park."
from $18 / night
Check Availability"Your real site area is behind you, but bc your all packed so tightly together, it’s really all just shared space."
"I liked it for the peace and quiet, but lacked trails for walking or biking."
"Several multi-family camping situations, and it was great to hear the children running around and playing. We reserved a waterfront site for our Class Super-C."
"Dog friendly and fine for kids but be mindful that there’s not much to do except fish and walk on the small beach."
"Apríl 7 to 9, 2021 I had a Sopchoppy River front site w/ water & electric, picnic table & fire ring, bench swing. Sites are first come, first served. Hot shower."
"Easy access to beaches nearby. Very chill atmosphere"
"Drive in was good with flat sandy roads, not too bumpy. The setting is beautiful among tall pines and saw palmetto."
"This is a great location for people who truly love nature, and the water."
from $14 - $23 / night
Check Availability"This is a nice park with a perfect location in Panacea. It is close to the water and everything else in Panacea. The park is near the main highway, which gets pretty quiet at night. "
from $44 / night
Check Availability"After entering the park, it's a four mile drive. The closest large town is about one hundred miles away."
"The campground is located at the end of an island away from city lights and is perfect for night photography of the stars."
from $24 / night
Check Availability"If you want to get away from it all, this site is for you! Just note that "non-potable water" means that there isn't any, not that you cannot drink it."
from $9 / night
Check Availability"It’s near hunting and lots of road noise from the nearby bridge but overall it’s a nice overnight getaway from the daily grind. There’s toilets and a non potable spigot to clean off personal items."
"Fun and laughter around a campfire. There is a boat ramp, pit toilets and water available here. Nice roads lead to this gem."
from $65 - $100 / night
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GuideWe had a wonderful stay. The place was very clean. The staff at the office were cheerful and very pleasant. The dog park area in back had good grass and was clear of poop and such.
The view. Wow! Just wonderful. This is my new favorite place to stay along the Florida Panhandle coastline.
GuideStayed one night, clean bathroom and showers. Dog park just a fenced in dirt area. Gravel and grass with a small concrete pad.
LegendVisiting friends in Quincy, easy to reserve a last minute site. Pull through with FHU. Under $50 with our GS discount. Excellent Dog park(huge and clean with lots of grass and seating) Pool was behind our site, clean but didn’t use. Our 40” fifth wheel barely fit. The front sites, and back of the park were the best sites. Staff was friendly, and nice general store. Facilities were clean, but we didn’t use. Close to town I-10. Had fair connection with T-Mobile.
LegendNice campground. Helpful staff at check-in. It has a nice pool and is on the beach. Access is across Route 98, but the traffic was minimal. There is some road noise at site#39, but it is not bad. Level site, full hooks, cable TV, and good internet speeds. Getting the RV positioned was a little tricky. While the site is long enough, the sewer connection is closer to the front of the site, so we could not park at the back. We had to be positioned to reach the sewer connection and work our rear slide around a large palm tree. Site 39 backs up to the pool and park office. At busier times, there may be a lot of people traffic, but not during our stay. Also note that there are no firepit or grills provided at the site. You must have your own grill. We enjoyed our five-night stay here. IGA grocery store in Carrabelle is the closest. Fathom’s Steam Room and Raw Bar is an old Florida open-air restaurant and bar with live music. There is a small dog park in the resort. Lots to explore in the area: Carrabelle, Eastpoint, St George Island, Lighthouse, and State Park, Tate’s Hell State Forest, Crooked River Lighthouse, or just relaxing by the pool or on the beach.
GuideVery nice and quiet camp site. Each site is very private, and the camp is very secluded. After entering the park, it's a four mile drive. The closest large town is about one hundred miles away.
The beach is walking distance, but no pets are allowed on the State Park Beaches, but pets are allowed on the public beaches outside the park.
There's not much shade for tent campers.
This camp ground is hard to get into, so it's best to book early.
Lastly, although the camp ground have electric outlets at each site, 20, 30, and 50 amps, the closest high speed EV charger is 56 miles away in Mexico Beach, about one and a half hours drive.
RangerApríl 7 to 9, 2021 I had a Sopchoppy River front site w/ water & electric, picnic table & fire ring, bench swing. Sites are first come, first served. Hot shower. (Ask Camp Host, Tom, for key when He comes by early evening to collect camp fee.) $20 per night. Swim, fish, boat launch, pavilion. Beautifully landscaped, clean campground and facilities. Handicapped accessable. Friendly locals are day users & will engage in conversation about the area if you’re interested. Sopchoppy, pop. 500+, is a little known, out of the way, inland Florida Panhandle location worth visiting.
RangerOne of our favs in Florida. Peaceful, beautiful, intimate - not huge. Good hikes right from campground and great spot for kayaking. Good shade and privacy at most sites. We live Hamaknockers BBQ in nearby Crawford/Sopchoppy. Ranger also suggested visiting Wakulla state park nearby - deepest cave system in US with glass bottom boats, swimming, gators, manatees. Also suggested Panacea where they have ocean animal rehab and preservation plus a great seafood restaurant in Trident.
GuideVery run down campgrounds that used to be a KOA and now a Good Sams campground. Not maintained very much even though the few staff tried to clean it a bit. Weeds, not mowed, peeling ceilings in dated bath house with exterior doors that do not close or have keyed entry. Only trash can was in laundry room which was at least open 24 hours but many machines out of order. WiFi only during business hours. Friend stayed in minimal cabin and was dim missing bulbs and smoke detector. They even charge a pet fee to clean cabin after pets.
TravelerThe location was beautiful with lots of birds chirping and not a lot of people around. The road to get here is flat and compact sand/dirt, but has a huge divots so you have to be careful and not go too fast.
We ended up leaving early because of the number of ticks that were present. Within a span of 30 minutes, I found and killed 7 just on myself.
Pets are allowed. Fires are allowed. There is a dumpster close to this campground. There are a couple picnic tables.
Sopchoppy sits in Florida's rural panhandle region where the Sopchoppy River flows through Apalachicola National Forest toward Ochlockonee Bay. The town has fewer than 500 residents and serves as a gateway to numerous camping options along rivers and coastal areas. Seasonal considerations are important as summer months bring biting flies and mosquitoes while winter offers more comfortable camping conditions.
Fishing opportunities: Launch from Myron B. Hodge City Park where you can fish from a walking pier. "Very pleasant campground. That caretaker is super nice and helpful, as well as knowledgeable of the area. Kinda in the middle of nowhere, but that's great if that's what you're looking for," notes Zachary J. about Myron B. Hodge City Park.
Kayaking access: Paddle the Ochlockonee River or explore Womack Creek. "The park features 30 pet-friendly sites on a small loop with water and electric hookups, accommodating tents, RVs, and cabins," according to reviews of Ochlockonee River State Park Campground. "We LOVED this campground. It's now one of our favorites in Florida," says Kathy L.
Wildlife observation: Look for unique species including dappled deer and white squirrels. "We came to see the white squirrels and white deer. We saw them and left the next morning," reports Annell N. The rare white squirrels are found primarily around the park area with distinctive gray patches on their heads.
Remote location: Many campers appreciate the solitude of this area. "This trip, we stayed 2 nights in space 25. It is convenient to the bath house (which is among the cleanest we've ever seen) and has plenty room for our 28' trailer," writes Marvin E. about Myron B. Hodge City Park.
Star viewing: Limited light pollution allows for excellent night sky viewing. "Rangers encourage campers to limit outdoor lights at night and the stars are amazing," says a camper. Another mentions that Holiday Campground offers "amazing sunset" views with waterfront sites backing up to "lots of trees to the bay beach."
Natural beaches: Small sandy spots along rivers provide places to relax. "River is serene with lots of tiny beaches along it. Trails go along river and through pine tree forest with prairie grasses," notes one review. These natural beaches offer quiet alternatives to more crowded coastal options.
Provisions planning: Stock up before arrival as nearest supplies are distant. "Provisions are a half hour drive. Full hookups by the road (maybe 5 cars a day drive past) and water/power riverside," notes a reviewer. Another camper mentions: "Sopchoppy's remote location means provisions are 30-minute drive away."
Insect considerations: Biting flies and mosquitoes can be problematic, especially in warmer months. "It rained so much that our tent was virtually floating and we had to seek shelter in the bath house," reports Lauren M. about St. George Island State Park Campground, adding that "mosquitoes and bugs were plentiful."
Site selection: Some campgrounds have tight spacing between sites. "All of the spaces are very close to their neighbors, some are too close. This park is the tightest FL State Park in our experience," notes one review. Pay attention to site maps when booking.
Dog friendly options: Several dog friendly campgrounds near Sopchoppy welcome pets but require leashing. "We had a waterfront site. The back of our site has lots of trees to the bay beach," notes Teresa S. about Holiday Campground. Pets should remain supervised due to wildlife presence.
Playground access: Bayside RV Resort & Marina offers riverfront sites with amenities for kids. "Each riverfront has a cabana and picnic table with water and electric hookups," mentions Juke W. Myron B. Hodge City Park features "a beautiful little park with a nice children's playground."
Swimming areas: Designated swimming spots available at some parks. One camper notes: "Canoeing, fishing, fire rings and all the uniqueness of the palmetto bushes and oak trees. If you like to be alone in the woods and no heavy city population this is the park to come."
Leveling challenges: Come prepared with blocks for uneven sites. "The riverfront sites can be challenging to level without blocks," according to camper reports. One reviewer notes, "We went there to see the white squirrels and white deer. We saw them and left the next morning."
Hookup availability: Check specific campground utilities before booking. Womack Creek Campground offers variable options. "Some have electricity hook ups, and some do not. Only one site on the whole property has water," explains Carrie. "Just note that 'non-potable water' means that there isn't any, not that you cannot drink it."
Site sizing: Many campgrounds accommodate smaller to medium RVs best. "Our site was tricky to back into but beautiful once we got in," notes one reviewer. Another adds: "In my opinion, the sites are best for small/mad size campers but there were several big guys in the campground."
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