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Tate's Hell State Forest High Bluff Primitive Campsites, FL

Tate's Hell State Forest High Bluff Primitive Campsites, near Carrabelle, Florida, offers a unique camping experience surrounded by nature's beauty. This spot is all about seclusion, with well-spaced sites nestled among the trees, making it a perfect getaway for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle.

The campsites are equipped with picnic tables and fire rings, allowing you to enjoy cozy evenings under the stars. Visitors have noted the peaceful atmosphere, with one camper mentioning, “Grand Seclusion, quiet land.” Just keep in mind that there are no water or electric hookups, so come prepared for a true primitive experience.

For those who love the night sky, this location is fantastic for stargazing, especially during meteor showers. The nearby waterways add to the charm, but be cautious with pets, as some sites are surrounded by water. The access roads can be a bit bumpy, but they’re manageable with a little care.

If you're up for an adventure, there are hiking trails in the area, although none lead directly from the campground. Just remember to pack out what you pack in, as there are no garbage facilities. Whether you're pitching a tent or parking your RV, Tate's Hell is a great spot to unwind and connect with nature.

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Tate's Hell State Forest High Bluff Primitive Campsites, FL is located in Florida

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29.8285363 N
84.86072874 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

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  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • WiFi
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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Reviewed Apr. 19, 2024

Nice, quiet, well maintained, friendly, wooded CG

We have a 36 ft Class A with a Cherokee Trailhawk tow and stayed in site 64 for 4 days in mid April. This is a relatively small CG, with~15 wooded sites that are reasonably spaced. The CG is very clean, recently renovated, well maintained and relatively inexpensive. Most of the sites are water only, but there are a handful of them that also have 50A service. The roads and sites are sandy gravel. Our site had a little bit of slope side to side, but not too bad. There aren’t any hiking trails leading from the CG, but there are others in the area. There are no lights in the CG except the two on the bathhouse, which are unnecessarily as bright as the Sun

AT&T coverage was pretty dismal, with 1 bar of 5GE service and speeds only up to 0.9 MB/s. The CG has a lot of trees, but the pines only have top foliage, so access and coverage for DISH and Starlink was really good. Starlink was able to get speeds up to 20 MB/s with few if any dropouts. No CG WiFi.

Site64
Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Tate's Hell State Forest High Bluff Primitive Campsites, FL by Ray & Terri F., April 19, 2024
Reviewed Feb. 12, 2022

Great!

There are 3 separate High Bluff Primitive campsites, one at Dry Bridge, one at Rake Creek and one at Pidcock Road.  Each spot is so far away from each other that you feel completely secluded, which is nice.  We stayed at Pidcock Rd.  Even though nobody was around we still kept the dogs on leash because the spot is surrounded by water on 3 sides, and we didn't want to risk any alligator attacks.

Site wasn't totally clean but definitely not the worst we've seen.  There is a fire ring, picnic table, and grill.  No toilet or garbage facilities so please pack out your waste.

Road in was bumpy with some huge pits but easily navigable even in our 26ft class c, just watch the road and take it slow.  There was no cell service on the roads once we entered the dense forest but the spot itself was cleared of trees enough that we got service on ATT and Verizon.

We followed the step by step directions that were in the confirmation email and not google maps' directions and we had no problems.

Site was $9/night plus tax and fees which brought it to $16.79 for the one night.

SitePidcock Rd
Month of VisitFebruary
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Reviewed Apr. 6, 2021

Too Bad

Apríl 6, 2021 Site:49 Pidock Rd. Remote, secluded, primitive camping Use GPS coordinants but still very Difficult to find w/o assistance from Park Service Office about two miles north of access road. Very pretty site is off a woods road on a river with wetland on two other sides

I have two dogs so worried about gators which are no doubt here.

Too bad that thoughtless,idiot campers left fair amount of used toilet paper and empty cans and bottles a few feet away from the picnic table. Not putting up with that. Booked three nights, stayed one.

  • Review photo of Tate's Hell State Forest High Bluff Primitive Campsites, FL by Lisa S., April 6, 2021
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Reviewed Mar. 7, 2021

Secluded sites, great night sky

We camped at Pidcock Road Campsite #49 during the 2020 Leonid meteor shower.  Nice place for dogs (req'd on leash) as no other campsites nearby.  Very quiet, no water or electricity.  Don't trust google map for road directions, you have to approach from the east or north.  Dirt roads could be an issue if wet and for larger RV-type set-ups.  Marginal cell phone coverage (AT&T).

SitePidcock Road Campsite #49
Month of VisitNovember
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Reviewed Jan. 15, 2021

Gorgeous and secluded

If you forget to reserve, there’s a sign reminding you to call. 2 sites on the cash creek boat launch, both clean and scenic. The boat ramp gets some use (4 kayaks total for the day) but otherwise it’s very quiet. Bathroom available because of the boat ramp. It says tent only but the sites are big enough to back in a 20 foot trailer.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Tate's Hell State Forest High Bluff Primitive Campsites, FL?

    Camping at Tate's Hell State Forest High Bluff Primitive Campsites, FL can cost between $9.17 and $16.00 depending on the site.

  • What is the elevation of Tate's Hell State Forest High Bluff Primitive Campsites, FL?

    Tate's Hell State Forest High Bluff Primitive Campsites, FL is located at 8 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Tate's Hell State Forest High Bluff Primitive Campsites, FL?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Tate's Hell State Forest High Bluff Primitive Campsites, FL, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Tate's Hell State Forest High Bluff Primitive Campsites, FL have wifi?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Tate's Hell State Forest High Bluff Primitive Campsites, FL does have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Tate's Hell State Forest High Bluff Primitive Campsites, FL?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is unknown.