Mercer Branch (FR 117) in FL -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Florida

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Mercer Branch (FR 117) in FL

NFs in Florida, Apalachicola Ranger District
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An 11.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Liberty County, FL.

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

7.3 of the 11.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 5.7 of the 11.3 miles in are dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 0.1 and 2.7 miles in.

Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. Hogpen Creek runs 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Bristol, is 14 mi off.

September normals 68–88°F, 5.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Boat Wright (FR 114) in FLForest Road Road9.9miHays (FR 126) in FLForest Road Road10.3miTwin Cabins (FR 120) in FLForest Road Road10.3miBoatwright (FR 182) in FLForest Road Road11.0miMagnolia Landing in FLCampground11.4mi
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?