Sand Pond Group Camp Pine Log State Forest
Open year-round for reservations. Drought conditions may result in burn bans affecting campfire use. Reservations available up to 11 months in advance through Florida State Forests reservation system.
Flood Warning issued October 10 at 10:13PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Florida... Alabama...Georgia... Shoal River near Mossy Head (CR 1087) affecting Walton County. Choctawhatchee River at Geneva (SR 52) affecting Geneva County. Ochlockonee River near Thomasville (US 84) affecting Thomas and Grady Counties. ...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Alabama...Florida... Pea River near Ariton (US 231) affecting Coffee and Dale Counties. Choctawhatchee River near Caryville (US 90) affecting Washington and Holmes Counties. ...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in Alabama...Florida... Pea River at Elba (US 84) affecting Coffee County. St. Marks River near Newport On Old Magnolia Rd affecting Leon and Wakulla Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Choctawhatchee River near Caryville (US 90). * WHEN...From late Monday night until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, In Holmes County, water begins to flood areas off Buck Rodgers Road east of CR-179A in Holmes County. Access to several of the fish camps become inaccessible above this level. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:00 PM CDT Saturday the stage was 7.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Tuesday morning and continue rising to a crest of 15.4 feet Wednesday evening. - Flood stage is 14.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 15.5 feet on 12/09/1953. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Sand Pond Group Camp is a youth-focused group camping facility within Pine Log State Forest, Florida's first state forest acquired in 1936. Located approximately 14 miles north of Panama City Beach in Washington County, this separate camping area caters to organized groups seeking a primitive camping experience in a scenic natural setting. The campground offers two group tent sites, each accommodating up to 20 people. Facilities include access to restrooms and showers at the nearby main campground, two small picnic pavilions, fire rings, picnic tables, and a fishing pier on Sand Pond. Potable water is available, though sites do not have electric hookups. Pine Log State Forest encompasses approximately 7,000 acres of diverse natural communities including sandhills, flatwoods, cypress ponds, and titi swamps. Recreational activities include fishing, hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, swimming, bird watching, wildlife viewing, horseback riding, and hunting in season. The forest's proximity to Panama City Beach attractions makes it a convenient basecamp for groups exploring the Florida Panhandle.
Directions
Located at 5583-A Longleaf Road, Ebro, FL 32437. Approximately 14 miles north of Panama City Beach.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $18.18 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 338ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (850) 535-2888 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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