Torreya State Park Campground

About

Torreya State Park campground occupies one of the most unusual landscapes in Florida: steep ravines and high bluffs along the Apalachicola River, with terrain more reminiscent of the southern Appalachians than typical Florida flatwoods. The Weeping Ridge Loop campground provides 30 well-shaded sites equipped with water and electric hookups (sites 1-16 offer 30-amp service; sites 17-30 have 50-amp). Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring, with centrally located flush restrooms, hot showers, and a dump station near the entrance. The park was developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the 1930s, and much of their stonework and rustic architecture remains. A highlight is the Gregory House, an 1840s plantation home that was dismantled and rebuilt on site by CCC workers. Additional lodging includes Florida's only state park yurt and a cracker-style cabin. Three primitive camping areas at Rock Bluff offer backcountry sites accessible via hiking trails, featuring fire rings, benches, and vault toilets. The park protects the critically endangered Florida Torreya tree, a rare conifer found only along this stretch of the Apalachicola. Trails wind through ravines, past Confederate gun pits, and along ridges with expansive river views. The campground can accommodate RVs up to 60 feet in length, making it suitable for larger rigs despite the remote location.

Directions

From Interstate 10, take Exit 174 (SR-12) south through Greensboro and Bristol. Continue on SR-12 for approximately 13 miles past Bristol, then turn right onto County Road 1641 (Torreya Park Road). Follow for 7 miles to the park entrance at 2576 NW Torreya Park Rd, Bristol, FL 32321.