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Apalachicola National Forest
The Apalachicola National Forest is home to some of the most unique animal and plant species in the world. Here, visitors can enjoy safe, family-friendly activities such as fishing, hunting, hiking and trail-riding while surrounded by tranquil, diverse ecosystems.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | FIRE Danger is MODERATE in Apalachicola National Forest (as of Sept. 29, 2022). |
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Activities
Mountain Biking
The Apalachicola offers two designated bicycle trails: the Munson Hills Off-Road Bike Trail (natural surface) and the Georgia, Florida and Alabama (GF&A) Rail Trail (paved). Riders are also welcome on numbered roads and the OHV trails.
Areas for Mountain Biking at Apalachicola National Forest
Road Cycling
Two paved trails are available for road cyclers: the Georgia Florida and Alabama (GF&A), still under development between Tallahassee and Sopchoppy with certain portions completed at both ends, and the St. Marks Rail Trail, following an old rail line from Tallahaassee to St. Marks. Forest roads are also open to cycling.
Areas for Road Cycling at Apalachicola National Forest
Campground Camping
Areas for Campground Camping at Apalachicola National Forest
RV Camping
Areas for RV Camping at Apalachicola National Forest
Group Camping
Dispersed Camping
Areas for Dispersed Camping at Apalachicola National Forest
- Big Gully Landing
- Cotton Landing
- Kennedy Creek
- Smith Creek Landing
- White Oak Landing
- Bradwell Bay Wilderness
- Brown House Hunt Camp
- Buckhorn Hunt Camp
- Clear Lake Wilderness Study Area
- Cliff Lake Hunt Camp
- Harpers Hunt Camp
- Mud Swamp/New River Wilderness
- Magnolia Landing
- Hitchcock Lake
- Pine Creek Landing
- Revell Landing
- Wood Lake
- Otter Hunt Camp
- Pope Still Hunt Camp
- Twin Poles Hunt Camp
Lake and Pond Fishing
Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at Apalachicola National Forest
- Camel Lake Recreation Area
- Cliff Lake Hunt Camp
- Porter Lake
- Silver Lake Recreation Area
- Silver Lake Trail
- Wright Lake
River and Stream Fishing
Areas for River and Stream Fishing at Apalachicola National Forest
- Apalachicola River
- Big Gully Landing
- Cotton Landing
- Hickory Landing
- Kennedy Creek
- Owl Creek
- River Styx
- Smith Creek Landing
- White Oak Landing
- Clear Lake Wilderness Study Area
- Mud Swamp/New River Wilderness
- Magnolia Landing
- Ochlockonee River
- Hitchcock Lake
- Mack Landing
- Pine Creek Landing
- Revell Landing
- Whitehead Landing
- Wood Lake
- Prospect Bluff Historic Sites
- Sopchoppy River
- Upper Sopchoppy River
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at Apalachicola National Forest
- Hickory Landing
- Bradwell Bay Wilderness
- Camel Lake Recreation Area
- Camel Lake Trail
- GF&A Trail
- Log Landing Trailhead
- Trout Pond Trailhead
- Leon Sinks Geological Area
- Prospect Bluff Historic Sites
- River Sinks
- Silver Lake Recreation Area
- Silver Lake Trail
- Wright Lake
- Wright Lake Loop Trail
Backpacking
Areas for Backpacking at Apalachicola National Forest
Horse Riding
Small Game Hunting
Most of the Apalachicola is a Florida wildlife management area (WMA). Hunting seasons, permits, limits and other rules are posted on the FWC website Apalachicola WMA Brochure Detail (floridamarine.org).
Areas for Small Game Hunting at Apalachicola National Forest
- Apalachicola River
- Big Gully Landing
- Cotton Landing
- Hickory Landing
- Smith Creek Landing
- White Oak Landing
- Brown House Hunt Camp
- Buckhorn Hunt Camp
- Clear Lake Wilderness Study Area
- Cliff Lake Hunt Camp
- Former Bradwell Game Farm
- Harpers Hunt Camp
- Mud Swamp/New River Wilderness
- Magnolia Landing
- Hitchcock Lake
- Mack Landing
- Pine Creek Landing
- Revell Landing
- Whitehead Landing
- Wood Lake
- Otter Hunt Camp
- Pope Still Hunt Camp
- Porter Lake
- Twin Poles Hunt Camp
Viewing Wildlife
Areas for Viewing Wildlife at Apalachicola National Forest
- Apalachee Savannahs Scenic Byway
- Hickory Landing
- Leon Sinks Geological Area
- Ochlockonee River
- Mack Landing
- Silver Lake Recreation Area
- Wright Lake
- Wright Lake Loop Trail
Viewing Plants
Areas for Viewing Plants at Apalachicola National Forest
- Apalachee Savannahs Scenic Byway
- Hickory Landing
- Leon Sinks Geological Area
- Prospect Bluff Historic Sites
- River Sinks
- Wright Lake
- Wright Lake Loop Trail
Viewing Scenery
Areas for Viewing Scenery at Apalachicola National Forest
Group Picnicking
Areas for Group Picnicking at Apalachicola National Forest
Scenic Driving
Areas for Scenic Driving at Apalachicola National Forest
Boating - Motorized
Areas for Boating - Motorized at Apalachicola National Forest
- Apalachicola River
- Kennedy Creek
- Owl Creek
- River Styx
- Smith Creek Landing
- White Oak Landing
- Ochlockonee River
- Hitchcock Lake
- Mack Landing
- Pine Creek Landing
- Revell Landing
- Whitehead Landing
- Wood Lake
- Wright Lake
Boating - Non-Motorized
Areas for Boating - Non-Motorized at Apalachicola National Forest
- Apalachicola River
- Cotton Landing
- Hickory Landing
- Kennedy Creek
- Owl Creek
- River Styx
- Smith Creek Landing
- White Oak Landing
- Bradwell Bay Wilderness
- Clear Lake Wilderness Study Area
- Lost Creek
- Mud Swamp/New River Wilderness
- New River
- Magnolia Landing
- Ochlockonee River
- Hitchcock Lake
- Mack Landing
- Pine Creek Landing
- Revell Landing
- Whitehead Landing
- Wood Lake
- Porter Lake
- Prospect Bluff Historic Sites
- Silver Lake Recreation Area
- Sopchoppy River
- Upper Sopchoppy River
- Wright Lake
Swimming
Areas for Swimming at Apalachicola National Forest