East Tower Primitive Camp

Open — Open year-round for primitive camping. Portable toilets are available during hunting season. No drinking water on-site.

Freeze Watch issued December 30 at 12:05AM EST until December 31 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL

12:05 AM — 8:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and northern Florida and southeast Georgia. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, until 8 AM EST this morning. For the Freeze Watch, from late tonight through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Appropriate action should be taken to ensure tender vegetation and outdoor pets have adequate protection from the cold temperatures. Young children, the elderly and the homeless are especially vulnerable to the cold. Take measures to protect them.

Freeze Warning issued December 30 at 12:05AM EST until December 30 at 8:00AM EST by NWS Jacksonville FL

12:05 AM — 8:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast and northern Florida and southeast Georgia. * WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, until 8 AM EST this morning. For the Freeze Watch, from late tonight through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Appropriate action should be taken to ensure tender vegetation and outdoor pets have adequate protection from the cold temperatures. Young children, the elderly and the homeless are especially vulnerable to the cold. Take measures to protect them.

Prospect Bluff Historic Site Closure Order

Authorities and Geographic Applicability. Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.53(c), this Forest Order: (1) Closes the Prospect Bluff Historic Site in its entirety for the preservation of objects or areas of historical, archaeological, geological, or paleontological interest.

Alcoholic Beverages

Lists the areas in the Apalachicola and Ocala National Forests where alcohol is not allowed.

Camping in excess of 14 days

The following activities are not allowed per this order:

About

East Tower Hunt Camp is a primitive camping area in the Osceola National Forest, offering a rustic, back-to-nature experience for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. Located at the intersection of CR 250 and FR 202, this year-round hunt camp is used primarily during general gun season but remains accessible throughout the year. The site provides basic facilities including portable toilets during hunting season, but campers must bring their own water as no potable water is available on-site. This free primitive camp is one of several hunt camps in Osceola National Forest, along with Hog Pen Landing, Cobb, Wiggins, and West Tower. The location offers solitude and a genuine wilderness experience in Florida's smallest national forest, which serves as an important biodiversity corridor connecting to the Okefenokee Swamp. During general gun season, camping in the national forest is restricted to designated campsites like East Tower.

Directions

Located at the intersection of CR 250 and FR 202 in Osceola National Forest.

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Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $0

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites

Contact

Phone +1 (850) 523-8500

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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