Sand Pond Group Camp Pine Log State Forest

Open — Open year-round. Reservations available up to 11 months in advance through ReserveAmerica. Note that sites currently have no water or electricity available despite being listed in amenities.

About

Sand Pond Group Camp is located within Pine Log State Forest, Florida's first state forest established in 1936. This youth-oriented group camping facility sits along the banks of Pine Log Creek, approximately 14 miles north of Panama City Beach in Washington County. The campground offers two group tent sites, each accommodating up to 20 people, with access to restrooms and showers available in the adjacent main Sand Pond Campground. The forest encompasses approximately 7,000 acres of diverse natural communities including sand hills, flatwoods, cypress ponds, and titi swamps. Recreational opportunities abound with hiking, mountain biking, fishing, swimming, canoeing, bird watching, and wildlife viewing. The forest is part of both the Florida Scenic Trail and Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail systems. Two small picnic pavilions and a fishing pier complement the camping facilities. An important current alert indicates that sites do not have water or electricity hookups, though these are mentioned in general campground descriptions. The group camp operates year-round with reservations available through ReserveAmerica up to 11 months in advance. Sites are positioned creekside offering a natural setting for youth groups seeking outdoor education and recreation experiences.

Directions

From I-10 take Exit 112 for FL-79 S toward Panama City Beach. Head south on FL-79 for 29.8 miles. Turn right onto Environmental Road and proceed for 0.4 mile. Turn right onto Longleaf Road and proceed to campground.

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