Marple (FR 143) in FL -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Florida

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Marple (FR 143) in FL

NFs in Florida, Apalachicola Ranger District
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A 5.2-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Franklin County, FL. The road serves Prospect Bluff Historic Sites.

National Forests in Florida, Apalachicola Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 5.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly graded dirt, with 1.1 miles of dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length.

A reservoir lies 0.2 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. The nearest town, Eastpoint, is 13 mi off.

September normals 69–88°F, 6.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Gadsden Creek (FR 148) in FLDispersed Camping0.6miSmith Creek Landing (FR 124) in FLDispersed Camping0.8miPope Place in FLBackcountry Campsite1.1miSmith Creek Landing in FLCampground2.2miSmith Creek Hunt Camp in FLCampground2.2mi
Fire restrictions

Set by National Forests in Florida, Apalachicola Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?