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Apalachicola National Forest

Apalachicola National Forest

The Apalachicola National Forest is the largest national forest in Florida. And is spread over a wide area of 632,890 acres. It is the only forest located in the Florida panhandle. Apalachicola is also the most beautiful part of the liberty country. Also, is real natural beauty away from the modern world. It is just heaven for adventurous explorers. Here are the things to do while visiting the majestic Apalachicola National Forest.

Things to do in Apalachicola National Forest. Iconic animals in Apalachicola National Forest are red-cockaded woodpecker, fox squirrel, red fox, raccoon, gray fox, bobcat, coyote, black bear, wild turkey, and alligator.

Apalachicola is an adventurous destination, and there are many things to do in Apalachicola National Forest for a thrill.

Swimming at Apalachicola National Forest

Apalachicola National Forest is surrounded by a crystal-like water lake that gives it just an amazing view. Camel Lake Recreation Area also provides a soul-refreshing and relaxing scene. The largest recreational area is Silver Lake in Apalachicola National Forest. Wright Lake also has a beach, and there is a bathhouse nearby that includes flush toilets and hot showers. You can go there and enjoy swimming in the most adventurous way.

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Apalachicola’s swimming experience will be the most different because the scenery is amazing and refreshes the soul. Another reason for its uniqueness is that its area is vast. Moreover, at the sides of the lakes, there are trees of all kinds.

Camping at Apalachicola National Forest

Areas for camping and campgrounds at Apalachicola National Forests are Camel Lake Recreation Area, Mack Landing, Whitehead Landing, Porter Lake, and Wright Lake. You can also enjoy RV camping at Apalachicola National Forests in Camel Lake Recreation Area, Mack Landing, and Wright Lake.

There are many areas in Apalachicola National forests for group and dispersed camping, including Gully Landing, Cotton Landing, Kennedy Creek, Smith Creek Landing, White Oak Landing, Bradwell Bay Wilderness, Brown House Hunt Camp, Buckhorn Hunt Camp, Clear Lake Wilderness Study Area, Mud Swamp/New River Wilderness, Magnolia Landing, Hitchcock Lake, Pine Creek Landing, Revell Landing, Wood Lake, Otter Hunt Camp, Cliff Lake Hunt Camp, Harpers Hunt Camp, Pope Still Hunt Camp and Twin Poles Hunt Camp.

Camel Lake recreational area also has picnic tables, picnic shelters, and a sandy beach. Apalachicola is heaven for visitors who are very fond of camping as it provides so many points of interest.

Hiking at Apalachicola National Forest

The Apalachicola National Forest comprises more than 80 miles of backpacking trails. So that visitors can hike for a few hours or more days. At Apalachicola National forest, there are many sites for hikers where they can enjoy, including Hickory Landing, Camel Lake Recreational Area, Bradwell Bay Wilderness, GF&A Trail, Camel Lake Trail, Trout Pond Trailhead, Log Landing Trailhead, Prospect Bluff Historic Sites, River Sinks, Leon Sinks Geological Area, Silver Lake Recreational Area, Silver Lake Trail, Wright Lake Loop Trail, and Wright Lake.

You can also go backpacking at Apalachicola at Hickory Landing, Bradwell Bay Wilderness, Trail of Lakes, Clear Lake, Wilderness Study Area, and Porter Lake.

Hunting

Apalachicola National Forest offers something to everyone from big game to small game. Apalachicola Wildlife Management Area is also at Apalachicola National to examine the Animals.

Hunting in Forest
Hunting in Forest

Apalachicola’s sites for hunting are Apalachicola River, Big Gully Landing, Cotton Landing, Hickory Landing, Smith Creek Landing, White Oak Landing, Brown House Hunt Camp, Buckhorn Hunt Camp, Clear Lake Wilderness Study Area, Cliff Lake Hunt Camp, Former Bradwell Game Farm, Harpers Hunt Camp, Mud Swamp/New River Wilderness, Magnolia Landing, Hitchcock Lake, Mack LandingWhitehead Landing, Wood Lake, Otter Hunt Camp, Pope Still Hunt Camp, Porter Lake, Twin Poles Hunt Camp, Pine Creek Landing, and Revell Landing.

Hunting at Apalachicola is according to rules and regulations by the United States Of America.

Boating

In Florida, National Forest is one of the few hot spots where you can enjoy boating. It gives a wonderful experience through boating in its enormous area surrounded by forests, and both motorized and Nono-motorized boating can be enjoyed in Apalachicola.

Areas at Apalachicola National Forest where you can enjoy motorized boating are Apalachicola River, Kennedy Creek, Owl Creek, River Styx, Smith Creek Landing, White Oak Landing, Ochlockonee River, Hitchcock Lake, Mack Landing, Pine Creek Landing, Revell Landing, Whitehead Landing, Wood Lake, and Wright Lake.

Boating with family
Boating

Areas for non-motorized boating are Apalachicola River, Cotton Landing, Hickory Landing, Kennedy Creek, Owl Creek, River Styx, Smith Creek Landing, White Oak Landing, Bradwell Bay Wilderness, Clear Lake Wilderness Study Area, Lost Creek, Mud Swamp/New River Wilderness, New River, Magnolia Landing, Ochlockonee River, Hitchcock Lake, Mack Landing, Pine Creek Landing, Revell Landing, Whitehead Landing, Wood Lake, Porter Lake, Prospect Bluff Historic Sites, Silver Lake Recreation Area, Sopchoppy River, Upper Sopchoppy River, and Wright Lake.

Bicycling at National Forests

Bicycling in the forest is speechless as it covers many adventurous sites. Bicyclists can enjoy all the sights at Apalachicola. Apalachicola offers two paths for road cycling, and the third one is under construction.

Apalachicola National Forest’s areas where you can enjoy bicycling are Apalachee Savannahs Scenic Byway, GF&A Trail, Log Landing Trailhead, Trout Pond Trailhead, Munson Hills Mountain, and Bike Trail and Trailhead.

Viewing WildLife at Apalachicola National Forest

There are numerous points where you can enjoy the wildlife scenes: Apalachee Savannahs Scenic Byway, Hickory Landing, Leon Sinks Geological Area, Ochlockonee River, Mack Landing Silver Lake Recreation Area, Wright Lake, and Wright Lake Loop Trail.

View plants at Forest

Areas, where you can enjoy this, are Apalachee Savannahs, Scenic Byway, Hickory Landing, Leon Sinks Geological Area, Prospect Bluff Historic Sites, River Sinks, Wright Lake, and Wright Lake Loop Trail.