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Hickory Landing
FSU.S. Forest Service — Bristol · Florida · National Forests in Florida
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | National Forests in Florida |
| Location | Bristol · Florida · National Forests in Florida |
| Sites | 11 public sites counted from the federal listing — 11 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 11 sites Water hookups at 0 of 11 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 11 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 11 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Phone | (850) 926-3561 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-09-15.
From the official listing
Overview Hickory Landing is a picturesque, 10-site campground among cypress stands along the bank of Owl Creek and provides easy access to the Apalachicola River.
From Sumatra, take SR 65 south for 1.6 miles.
Turn right (west) on Forest Road 101 and go 1.5 miles.
Turn Left (south) on Forest Road 101B and go one mile to campground entrance.
Recreation Boating
For canoe enthusiasts, the trip from Cotton Landing , on Kennedy Creek, to Hickory Landing on Owl Creek via the Apalachicola River is a favorite full-day paddle.
Hickory Landing , on Owl Creek, is another excellent put-in for the two-mile trip to the Apalachicola River. Owl Creek is deep and wide, lined by the beautiful river swamp habitat of the Apalachicola floodplain.
Hiking
Hikers will enjoy access to the Wright Lake Trail , a 4.6-mile loop. The birding here is excellent and nearby pitcher plant bogs bloom in March and April.
Hunting
Site is open to ALL campers year round. During hunting season, be aware of the hunting environment.
Facilities Hickory Landing is a picturesque, 10-site campground among cypress stands along the bank of Owl Creek and provides easy access to the Apalachicola River. Hikers will enjoy access to the Wright Lake Trail , a 4.6-mile loop. The birding here is excellent and nearby pitcher plant bogs bloom in March and April.
Natural Features Hickory Landing is a picturesque, 10-site campground among cypress stands along the bank of Owl Creek and provides easy access to the Apalachicola River.
Nearby Attractions Hickory Landing is a picturesque, 10-site campground among cypress stands along the bank of Owl Creek and provides easy access to the Apalachicola River. Hikers will enjoy access to the Wright Lake Trail , a 4.6-mile loop. The birding here is excellent and nearby pitcher plant bogs bloom in March and April.
Trip Card — Hickory Landing
Bristol · Florida · National Forests in Florida
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Bristol · Florida · National Forests in Florida |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 11 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10391783 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.