Dispersed Camping in Gulf County, Florida
Showing 25 locations in Gulf County.
Aqua Bay RV Park
A quiet and clean 14-site RV park situated near the bay in Port St. Joe. Provides full hookups, back-in and pull-through options, high-speed internet, a laundry room, and a bathhouse.
Black Creek Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping corridor along Black Creek Road within the Apalachicola National Forest. This dirt road winds through scenic pine flatwoods and offers primitive, undeveloped spots suitable for self-contained vehicles looking for peace and quiet.
Carr Branch Road Dispersed Area
A remote dispersed camping corridor situated along Carr Branch road and intersecting forest spurs. This area offers numerous flat pull-offs among dense pine groves within the Apalachicola National Forest.
Cliff Lake Recreation Area
Cliff Lake is a primitive lakeside recreation area located along National Forest Road 114 within the Apalachicola National Forest.
Cotton Landing Dispersed Area
A scenic and quiet primitive camping area situated directly along the waterfront of Kennedy Creek. It offers shaded sites under tall pines, a public boat ramp, and a basic portable restroom. The sandy access road is generally level but can become muddy and slick during heavy rainfall, requiring caution for larger vehicles.
Dead Lakes & Howard Creek Campground
A welcoming and budget-friendly campground in Wewahitchka offering both full hookup and dry camping options. The property features level sites, clean restrooms, laundry, and on-site management.
East New River Dispersed Camping
This native material forest road provides dispersed camping options in a peaceful wooded setting within Apalachicola National Forest.
Florida River Island
A well-maintained recreation site situated along a blackwater river. The campground features 10 designated sites, including open grassy RV pads with covered picnic tables and secluded, wooded walk-in tent sites. Clean vault toilets, trash disposal, and a concrete boat ramp are available on-site.
Forest Road 139 Dispersed
Quiet and peaceful dispersed sites nestled in the pine forest along Forest Road 139, featuring standard-sized pockets suitable for smaller groups.
Forest Spur Dispersed Camping
A quiet forest corridor offering dispersed camping in the Apalachicola National Forest along a native material road. Suitable for standard vehicles in dry conditions.
Gepanzer Road Dispersed Area
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Gepanzer and adjacent Forest Service spur roads within the Apalachicola National Forest. The area consists of typical Florida pine flatwoods and offers several pull-offs suitable for self-contained camping.
Gregory Mill Creek Road Dispersed Area
A peaceful dispersed camping corridor along Gregory Mill Creek Road in the national forest. The road features an improved native material surface suitable for standard passenger vehicles.
Indian Pass Campground
This private waterfront campground offers spacious, fully-equipped hookup sites situated directly along the scenic lagoon. Visitors have access to hot showers, laundry facilities, and a quiet beach area at the end of the road.
Lewis Road Dispersed Area
A quiet corridor of Forest Service roads and spurs within the Apalachicola National Forest. It offers primitive, shaded dispersed camping sites ideal for self-contained rigs.
Magnolia Landing
Magnolia Landing is a rustic boat launch and recreation area offering basic overnight camping on the banks of the Apalachicola River.
Owl Landing Road Dispersed
Peaceful dispersed camping opportunities along Owl Landing Road in the Apalachicola National Forest. The area features serene pine flatwoods and easy access to the nearby river basin.
Presnell's RV Resort and Marina
A premium bayfront RV resort and marina in Port St. Joe, offering spacious sites, full hookups, a boat ramp, heated pool, and modern facilities.
Primitive Campsite 1
Primitive wilderness hike-in campsite located along the coastal dune trail.
Primitive Campsite 2
Primitive wilderness hike-in campsite positioned along the coastal dune corridor.
Primitive Campsite 3
Primitive wilderness hike-in campsite situated near the northern reach of the trail corridor.
Rowletts Creek Dispersed Corridor
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Rowletts Creek road within the Apalachicola National Forest. The road is composed of improved native materials surrounded by thick Florida pines, offering a tranquil wilderness setting.
Saint Joseph Peninsula Primitive Camping
A series of secluded coastal wilderness campsites nestled among the dunes of Saint Joseph Peninsula. Access requires hiking along sandy trails or arriving by water.
St. Joseph Peninsula State Park Campground
Located on the scenic St. Joseph Peninsula, this recently reconstructed state park campground offers fully level sites with full hookups right along the Gulf of Mexico. The modern facilities include brand-new bathhouses and laundry, though the landscape has minimal shade due to past hurricane recovery.
White Oak Landing
A scenic developed recreation site positioned at the end of National Forest Road 115. The area features a boat ramp, a large turnaround circle, a dumpster, and portable restroom facilities. It is frequently visited by local anglers and outdoorsmen, offering a quiet riverfront setting.
Wright Lake Campground
A beautiful, developed lakefront recreation area located approximately 25 miles from the Gulf of Mexico. This scenic, spring-fed lakeside campground features a mix of amenities, including a bathhouse with flush toilets, hot showers, picnic tables, and grills.