Hickory Landing Campground

Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations available. Campers should be aware of hunting seasons and exercise caution during those periods.

About

Hickory Landing is a picturesque 10-site primitive campground situated among cypress stands along the bank of Owl Creek in the Apalachicola National Forest. The campground offers easy access to the Apalachicola River and serves as a favorite destination for canoe enthusiasts. The trip from Cotton Landing on Kennedy Creek to Hickory Landing via the Apalachicola River is a popular full-day paddle. For shorter trips, Hickory Landing provides an excellent put-in for the two-mile journey to the Apalachicola River. Owl Creek is deep and wide, lined by the beautiful river swamp habitat of the Apalachicola floodplain. Hikers will enjoy access to the Wright Lake Trail, a 4.6-mile loop that winds through diverse ecosystems. The area is known for excellent birding opportunities, and nearby pitcher plant bogs put on a spectacular display during their blooming season in March and April. The campground features basic amenities including a boat ramp, picnic tables, grills, and vault toilets, but campers should come prepared with their own drinking water. The site operates on a first-come, first-served basis and is accessible year-round, though visitors should be aware of hunting seasons and exercise appropriate caution during those periods.

Directions

From Sumatra, take SR 65 south for 1.6 miles. Turn right (west) on Forest Road 101 and go 1.5 miles. Turn left (south) on Forest Road 101B and go one mile to campground entrance.

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