Camping areas located on public land in North Florida

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Staying at one of the many hunting camping areas on public land in Northwest Florida can be an enjoyable wilderness experience. There are several hunting camping sites provided in the wildlife management areas.

While many of these are primitive camp sites, some do have restrooms and water. If you're in need of supplies you might want to look at these Hot Buys On Camping Gear at Sportsman's Guide.

Each wildlife management area has its own rules for their camping areas. However, there are some management areas that do not allow camping.

Listed below is camping information for the wildlife management areas in Northwest Florida, along with a link to their WMA brochure.

Apalachicola Wildlife Management Area

CAMPING:

1. Hunting camping during the general gun season is allowed only in designated camping areas indicated on the hunt map and is limited to tents, trailers or self-propelled camping vehicles only. Camping is allowed from 14 days prior to 14 days after the general gun season. Outside this specified timeframe,camping is not confined to these designated areas, but is limited to a maximum of 14 days. Hickory, Whitehead and Mack Landings have restrooms and water and require camping fees. All other hunt camps are free of charge and have no permanent restrooms or water. For additional information on camping in the Apalachicola National Forest, contact the U.S. Forest Service at 850-926-3561 or 850-643-2282.

2. Camping is allowed year-round throughout that portion of the area posted as Northwest Florida Water Management District lands. The District provides a camping area at Florida River Island. Camping in the northern portion of that campground is limited to primitive camping while the southern portion of the campground has sites for motor homes. For additional information, contact the Northwest Florida Water Management District at (850) 539-5999.

Big Gully Landing - Off Highway 379, Franklin County.
Brown House Hunt Camp – Off Forest Road 309, Wakulla County.
Buckhorn Hunt Camp – Off Forest Road 304, Wakulla County.
Cliff Lake Hunt Camp (photo) – Off Forest Road 13, Liberty County.
Cotton Landing – Off Highway 379, Liberty County.
Harpers Hunt Camp – Off Forest Road 125, Liberty County.
Hickory Landing – Off Highway 65, Liberty County.
Hitchcock Lake – Off Highway 67, Liberty County.
Mack Landing Hunt Camp – Off Highway 375, Wakulla County.
Magnolia Landing Campsite (photo) – Off Forest Road 182, Liberty County.
Otter Hunt Camp – Off Forest Road 344, Wakulla County.
Pope Still Hunt Camp – Off Forest Road 13, Wakulla County.
Pine Creek Hunt Camp – Off Highway 375, Wakulla County.
Porter Lake Campsite (photo) – Off Forest Road 13, Liberty County.
Revell Landing – Off Highway 67, Liberty County.
Smith Creek Hunt Camp – Off Highway 65, Franklin County.
Twin Poles Campsite (photo) – Off Forest Road 13, Liberty County.
White Oak Landing – Off Forest Road 115, Liberty County.
Whitehead Lake Campsite (photo) – Off Forest Road 13, Liberty County.
Wood Lake Hunt Camp – Off Forest Road 338, Wakulla County.

Apalachicola Wildlife Management Area Brochure
Apalachicola National Forest Camping Areas MAP

Apalachee Wildlife Management Area

CAMPING: Prohibited.
Apalachee Wildlife Management Area Brochure

Blackwater Wildlife Management Area

CAMPING:
Hunting camping is allowed at the following sites: Blackwater State Park, Bear Lake, Hurricane Lake, Karick Lake, Krul Lake and other designated campsites. Some overnight camping areas require a fee. Some campsites may be closed for maintenance. Contact the Division of Forestry more information at (850) 957-6140.
Blackwater Wildlife Management Area Brochure

Blackwater - Carr Unit Wildlife Management Area

CAMPING: Prohibited
Blackwater - Carr Unit Wildlife Management Area Brochure

Blackwater - Hutton Unit Wildlife Management Area

CAMPING:

1. Hunting camping equipment may be taken onto the WMA after 8 a.m. the day before the opening of a season and shall be removed by 6 p.m. one day after the end of the season.

2. Camping is allowed only at designated campsites.
Blackwater - Hutton Unit Wildlife Management Area Brochure

Box-R Wildlife Management Area

CAMPING: Prohibited.
Box-R Wildlife Management Area Brochure

Bradwell Unit - Apalachicola Wildlife Management Area

CAMPING: Prohibited.
Bradwell Unit - Apalachicola Wildlife Management Area Brochure

Choctawhatchee River Management Area

CAMPING:
Hunting camping is allowed throughout the area and limited to tents, trailers or self-propelled camping vehicles only. Kitchen stoves, refrigerators and freezers, unless contained in mobile campers, lumber, sheet metal or other building materials are prohibited. For additional information, call the Northwest Florida Water Management District at (850) 539-5999.
Choctawhatchee River Wildlife Management Area Brochure

Econfina Creek Management Area

CAMPING:
Hunting camping is allowed only at designated camping areas or by permit from the Northwest Florida Water Management District (850) 539-5999.
Econfina Creek Management Area Brochure

Eglin Air Force Base Wildlife Management Area

CAMPING:
Contact:
Jackson Guard
107 Highway 85
Niceville, Florida
(850) 882-4164.

Escambia River Management Area

CAMPING:
Camping is allowed throughout the area (except where posted as no camping) and limited to tents, trailers, or self-propelled camping vehicles only. Kitchen stoves, refrigerators, and freezers, unless contained in mobile campers, lumber, sheet metal or other building materials, are prohibited. For additional information, call the Northwest Florida Water Management District at 850-539-5999.
Escambia River Management Area Brochure

Flint Rock Wildlife Management Area

CAMPING: Prohibited.
Flint Rock Wildlife Management Area Brochure

Joe Budd Wildlife Management Area

CAMPING:
Hunting camping is prohibited, except at the High Bluff campground by permit from the Florida Division of Forestry. Permits are available at a self-service pay station located at the camping area. For fee and other information, call (850) 488-1871.
Joe Budd Wildlife Management Area Brochure

L. Kird Edwards Wildlife Management Area

CAMPING: Prohibited.
L. Kird Edwards Wildlife Management Area Brochure

Lafayette Creek Wildlife Management Area

CAMPING:
Hunting camping is allowed only at the designated campsites along the Florida Trail provided that access to the area is by the Florida Trail.
Lafayette Creek Wildlife Management Area Brochure

Ochlockonee River Wildlife Management Area

CAMPING: Prohibited.
Ochlockonee River Wildlife Management Area Brochure

Perdido River Wildlife Management Area

CAMPING:
Camping is allowed at designated campsites only or by permit from Northwest Florida Water Management District (850-539-5999).
Perdido River Wildlife Management Area Brochure

Pine Log Wildlife Management Area

CAMPING:
Camping is allowed only at designated primitive campsites and the Sand Pond campground on a first-come, first served basis; daily fee required. Contact the Division of Forestry for additional information at (850) 872-4175.
Pine Log Wildlife Management Area Brochure

Point Washington Wildlife Management Area

CAMPING: Prohibited.
Point Washington Wildlife Management Area Brochure

St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge
CAMPING: Prohibited.
St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge Brochure
St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge Fact Sheet

St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge

CAMPING:
Camping and fires are restricted to the two designated hunting camping areas. Campsites are unimproved.
St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge Brochure
St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge Fact Sheet

Talquin Wildlife Management Area

CAMPING: Prohibited.
Talquin Wildlife Management Area Brochure

Tate's Hell Wildlife Management Area

CAMPING:
Camping is allowed only in designated camping areas indicated on the hunt map and shall be limited to tents, trailers or self-propelled camping vehicles only. Camping permits must be obtained from the Division of Forestry 850-697-3734 prior to camping.
Tate's Hell Wildlife Management Area Brochure

Womack Creek Wildlife Management Area

CAMPING:
Camping is allowed only in designated campsites indicated on the hunt map and shall be limited to tents, trailers or self-propelled camping vehicles only. Camping permits must be obtained from the Division of Forestry by calling 850-697-3734 prior to camping.
Womack Creek Wildlife Management Area Brochure

Upper Chipola River Wildlife Management Area

CAMPING:
Camping is allowed only at designated campsites or by permit from the Northwest Florida Water Management District. For additional information, call the Northwest Florida Water Management District at 850-539-5999
Upper Chipola River Wildlife Management Area Brochure

Wakulla State Forest Wildlife Management Area

CAMPING:
Allowed only at designated sites by permit from the Division of Forestry.
Wakulla State Forest Wildlife Management Area Brochure

Yellow River Wildlife Management Area

CAMPING:

1. Camping is allowed throughout the area, except in the Grassy Point area, and limited to tents, trailers, or self-propelled camping vehicles only.

2. In the Grassy Point area, camping is allowed only at designated campsites or by permit from the Northwest Florida Water Management District. For additional information, call the Northwest Florida Water Management District at 850-539-5999.

3. Kitchen stoves, refrigerators, and freezers, unless contained in mobile campers, lumber, sheet metal or other building materials, are prohibited.
Yellow River Wildlife Management Area Brochure