Tate's Hell State Forest Deep Creek Primitive Campsites

Open — Open year-round. Reservations available through Reserve America up to 11 months in advance. No water available at campsites.

About

Tate's Hell State Forest Deep Creek Primitive Campsites offers three dispersed primitive camping locations within the 202,437-acre Tate's Hell State Forest in Franklin County. The three sites are at Deep Creek, Doyle Creek, and Whiskey George, positioned 23-26 miles west of Carrabelle, with both Deep Creek and Doyle Creek sites located directly next to creeks and Whiskey George having close creek access. These primitive sites accommodate tents or RVs and provide basic amenities including picnic tables, fire rings, and grills at each location. The sites have no electricity, water, or restroom facilities, making them true primitive camping experiences. Recreational opportunities include fishing, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, picnicking, bird watching, wildlife viewing, and photography. Located between the Apalachicola and Ochlockonee rivers, the forest contains diverse natural communities including wet prairies, wet flatwoods, strand swamps, and bottomland forests. The area features dwarf cypress stands and 35 miles of rivers, streams, and creeks for paddling and fishing. The forest is part of the Florida Scenic Trail and Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail systems.

Directions

52 Doyle Creek: From SR 65, turn onto Tower Road and travel about 1 mile; turn left onto Doyle Creek Road. The campsite is about 0.75 mile ahead at the end of the road. 53 Deep Creek: From SR 65, turn onto Buck Siding Road and travel about 0.5 mile; keep right at the fork onto Deep Creek Road. The campsite is about 1.7 miles ahead on your right. 54 Whiskey George: From SR 65, turn onto Tower Road and travel about 3 miles; turn third right onto Buck Siding Road and travel about 1.5 miles; turn left onto Forest Road 25. The campsite is about 1.3 miles ahead.

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