Established Camping
New River — Tate's Hell State Forest Juniper Creek Primitive Campsites
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
The Florida Forest Service will close all campgrounds and recreation areas on State Forests if the county where the State Forest is located is placed under a Tropical Storm or Hurricane WARNING by the National Weather Service. Reservations will be automatically refunded for closures related to tropical weather.
Description
The Juniper Creek Primitive Campsites are in Tates Hell State Forest (Franklin County). There are eight tent or RV accessible primitive campsites: New River sites #2 through 7, Boundary Road and Bus Stop. New River sites #2 through 7 are along the east side of the New River, and Boundary Road is near Juniper Creek; however, Bus Stop is not located along a waterway. Going north of Carrabelle, FL, the closest campsite is New River #2, about 13 miles (25-minute drive) and the furthest campsite is Boundary Road, about 21 miles (35-minute drive). None of these primitive campsites have electricity, water, or restrooms. New River #5 and Boundary Road have water access that feeds into the river. Recreational activities featured here are: fishing, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, picnicking, bird watching, wildlife viewing and photography.
No water at campsite.
Must have off-highway vehicles permit to ride ATV/OHV/ROV within the OHV area surrounding the campsites.
If you have non-emergency situation and need assistance between 5:00 pm - 8:00 am, please contact Florida Forest Service Dispatch at (850) 681-5950.
Location
New River — Tate's Hell State Forest Juniper Creek Primitive Campsites is located in Florida
Directions
**GPS Info** 12 New River: 29.9635 -84.7225 13 New River: 29.9708 -84.7261 14 New River: 29.9820 -84.7334 15 New River: 29.9889 -84.7374 16 New River: 29.9931 -84.7449 17 New River: 30.0102 -84.7554 18 Boundary Road: 30.0337 -84.7469 22 Bus Stop: 29.9815 -84.6266 12, 13 ,14 and 15 New River campsites: From CR 67, turn onto Gully Branch Road and travel about 5.7 miles; turn right onto E. River Road. 12 New River campsite access road is 0.5 mile ahead on your left; 13 New River campsite access road is 1 mile ahead on your left; 14 New River campsite access road is about 1.8 mile ahead on your left; For 15 New River campsite, travel 2.6 miles on E. River Road and take a left onto Rock Landing Road, campsite is at the end of the road. 16 and 17 New River campsites: From CR 67, turn onto Rock Landing Road heading west and travel about 7.5 miles; turn right onto E. River Road. 16 New River campsite access road is about 0.7 mile ahead on your left; 17 New River campsite access road is about 1.8 miles ahead on your left. 18 Boundary Road: From CR 67, turn onto Boundary Road. The campsite is about 7.3 miles ahead at the end of the road. 22 Bus Stop: From CR 67, turn onto Rock Landing Road heading west and travel about 1.5 miles; turn left onto School Bus Road. The campsite is 0.7 mile ahead at the end of the road.
Address
East River Rd, Bus Stop Camp Rd.
Carrabelle, FL 32322
Coordinates
29.96314904020183 N
84.7242522002024 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonGood
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
