Blue Spring Primitive Campsite - Tate’s Hell State Forest

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.