Public Campground
Tate's Hell State Forest Blue Spring Primitive Campsite
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
Tate’s Hell State Forest is approximately 212,645 acres located in Franklin and Liberty counties, sharing a border with the Apalachicola National Forest to the north. Tate’s Hell is a large patchwork of flatwoods and savannahs with an intricate web of creeks and wetlands. The forest features the unique dwarf cypress that only reach a mature height of about 15 feet, with some trees estimated at over a century old.Pitcher plant prairies hold a diverse mixture of carnivorous plants, wildflowers and grasses. The carnivorous plants include glistening sundews, butterworts, bladderworts and several species of pitcher plants which trap insects in their erect trumpet-shaped leaves. Tate’s Hell is home to a rich array of wildlife including deer, turkey, black bear, alligators, and many resident and migratory birds. The forest offers space, solitude, and unique natural beauty to the visitors
This area is for primite tent camping only.
Warning alligators, snakes, and other wildlife are part of the Natural Habitat. Pets allowed, but must be on leash.
No Consumption or Possession of Alcohol Permitted. Do not feed or molest wildlife, including alligators per Florida Statute 372.667.
Location
Tate's Hell State Forest Blue Spring Primitive Campsite is located in Florida
Directions
**Traveling South on Highway 319 from Sopchoppy , FL** go approximately 7 miles turn left on fire tower road, travel East on Fire Tower road to parking area approximately 1 mile on right. From parking are follow blue marked trail to campsite. **Traveling north on Highway 319 from Carrabelle, FL** go approximately 13 miles turn right on fire tower road, travel East on Fire Tower road to parking area approximately 1 mile on right. From parking are follow blue marked trail to campsite
Address
865 Geddie Road
Tallahassee, FL 32304
Coordinates
29.950965 N
84.483628 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups

