Tate's Hell State Forest High Bluff Primitive Campsites

About

Located in the heart of Tate's Hell State Forest in Franklin County, High Bluff Primitive Campsites offer a true backcountry camping experience across three separate locations: Dry Bridge, Rake Creek, and Pidcock Road. Each site accommodates up to 8 people and includes a picnic table, fire ring, and grill, but campers must be fully self-sufficient as there is no water, electricity, or restroom facilities. Tate's Hell State Forest encompasses over 200,000 acres of flatwoods, swamps, and tidal marshes along Florida's Forgotten Coast. The forest offers excellent opportunities for canoeing, kayaking, fishing, hiking, bird watching, and wildlife photography, with 35 miles of rivers, streams, and creeks to explore. A valid Florida fishing license is required for fishing. The primitive sites are located 18-22 miles west of Carrabelle, accessible via forest roads off SR 65.

Directions

From SR 65 near Carrabelle: For Pidcock Road site, take North Road 1.75 miles to Dry Bridge Road, then 1.2 miles to Pidcock Road, and continue 1.3 miles to the site. For Rake Creek, take North Road 1 mile then campsite road 0.35 miles. For Dry Bridge, take North Road 0.5 miles to Tucker Road, then 0.67 miles to Dry Bridge Road, and continue 1.3 miles to the site.