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Ochlockonee River

The Ochlockonee River splits the forest in half, running from Lake Talquin north of the forest down to the bay, navigable throughout its length for most of the year.

Boating -- Motorized and Non-motorized

  • Small motorboats can take advantage of the excellent fishing on the Ochlockonee by boat launches (called landings) at Highway 20, Pine Creek, Whitehead Lake, Revell, Mack, Hitchcock Lake and Wood Lake.
  • Canoes and kayaks may also launch from these sites.

Camping

  • Camping, water and restroom facilities are available at Whitehead Lake, Mack Landing and Wood Lake. All of these sites are hunt camps during hunting season (December-January).

General Information

Amenities

  • Water and restroom facilities are available at three of the areas with boat ramps: Whitehead Lake, Mack Landing and Wood Lake.

Licenses and Passes 

Boating 

  • Boating in the National Forests in Florida is regulated by the state of Florida. Please visit our boating web page before you grab your personal floatation device and head out onto the water.  

Fishing 

  • Florida requires a state license for all fishing activities. Visit our fishing web page before you grab your gear.  

Hunting 

  • Don’t forget your state license. Rules vary by each national forest. Check out our hunting web page for more information. 

Free

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Address: 11152 NW State Route 20 Bristol Bristol, FL 32321
Phone: 850-643-2282
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:-- a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Last updated April 8, 2025