Whitehead Campground & Boat Ramp
Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations required. The access road to the boat ramp is frequently underwater and may be inaccessible. The site serves as a hunt camp during general gun season.
Travel Management & Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Forest Service are reviewing the Executive Order, entitled "Removing Unnecessary and Counterproductive Restrictions on Access to Federal Lands" issued May 29, 2026, that may affect travel management on National Forest System lands. Any changes to public…
Fire Restrictions in Effect for Ocala National Forest
The Ocala National Forest is under stage 1 fire restrictions. Exemptions include developed campsites with Forest Service provided campfire rings and grills. Dispersed campers who wish to have fires must use propane; charcoal is authorized for grilling purposes. All residents must conform to the…
Prospect Bluff Historic Site Closure Order
Authorities and Geographic Applicability. Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.53(c), this Forest Order: (1) Closes the Prospect Bluff Historic Site in its entirety for the preservation of objects or areas of historical, archaeological, geological, or paleontological interest. The…
About
Whitehead Landing is a rustic campground and boat launch situated along a tributary of the Ochlockonee River in Florida's Apalachicola National Forest. The area provides drive-up camping sites suitable for both tents and RVs, with each site equipped with a picnic table, fire ring, and grill. A concrete boat ramp offers access to the river for fishing and boating. This is a primitive camping area with vault toilets but no potable water, showers, or utility hookups. Campers should bring their own drinking water. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations required. Quiet hours are enforced from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Visitors should be aware that the access road to the boat ramp is frequently underwater, which can make the ramp inaccessible during certain periods. The site also functions as a hunt camp during general gun season, so non-hunters should camp with awareness of this status.
Directions
FH 13 just west of Smith Creek Hwy.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $3 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Whitehead Landing |
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