East Tower Primitive Camp
Open year-round, 24 hours daily. Free first-come, first-served primitive camping. No potable water or permanent restrooms. Portable toilets available during hunting season only. 14-day per month stay limit.
Flood Warning issued October 10 at 10:33AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Georgia... Florida... St Mary's River At Macclenny affecting Nassau, Charlton and Baker Counties. Additional information is available at https://water.weather.gov/wfo/JAX The next statement will be issued Sunday morning at 1045 AM EDT. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...St Mary's River at Macclenny. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet, Minor flooding of low lying areas and timber lands including some properties along St. Mary's River Bluff Road and the Cypress Landing Resort on the Georgia side. At 14.0 feet, Flooding of bottomlands along the river and some lower access roads including the lower half of St. Mary's River Bluff Road which cuts off 15 to 20 homes on the Georgia side. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM EDT Saturday the stage was 12.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.7 feet tomorrow morning. - Flood stage is 12.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flood Watch issued October 10 at 2:04AM EDT until October 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and northern Florida, including the following areas, in northeast Florida, Baker. In northern Florida, Eastern Hamilton, Gilchrist, Northern Columbia, Southeastern Columbia, Southwestern Columbia, Suwannee, Union and Western Hamilton. * WHEN...Through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A lifting warm front and moisture from the remnants of Tropical Cyclone Isaias passing northwest of the area will bring rounds of moderate to heavy showers and thunderstorms across areas of Southeast Georgia and the Suwannee Valley of Northeast Florida today. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are likely with locally higher amounts possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Supervisor's Office Closed
Due to potential weather impacts from Hurricane Isaias, the Supervisor's Office will be temporarily closed Friday, October 9.
About
East Tower Hunt Camp offers a true backcountry experience in Osceola National Forest near the intersection of CR 250 and FR 202 in Baker County, Florida. This primitive camping area operates year-round and is free to use, making it popular with hunters during general gun season and those seeking solitude throughout the year. As a primitive site, amenities are minimal. There is no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. No permanent restrooms exist, though portable toilets are provided during hunting season. Campers must pack out all trash following Leave No Trace principles. Campfires are permitted using existing fire rings with dead and down wood only. Pets are welcome but must be kept on a leash. The standard 14-day per month stay limit applies. During general gun season, camping is restricted to designated campsites per Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission regulations. A valid Florida hunting license is required for hunting activities.
Directions
Located at the intersection of CR 250 and FR 202 in Osceola National Forest.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (386) 752-2577 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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