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Hickory Landing
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.
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.
General Information
Amenities:
- Boat ramp
- Drinking water
- Tent and trailer camping
- Grills
- Parking
- Picnic tables
- Toilets (vault toilets)
- RV Hookups
- Spark Generators are allowed
Licenses and Passes
Boating
- Boating in the National Forests in Florida is regulated by the state of Florida. Please visit our boating web page before you grab your personal floatation device and head out onto the water.
Fishing
- Florida requires a state license for all fishing activities. Visit our fishing web page before you grab your gear.
Hunting
- Don’t forget your state license. Rules vary by each national forest. Check out our hunting web page for more information.
Open year round. Spark Generators are allowed on site. Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
$3 per vehicle, per night
No Day-Use Fees
Getting There
Directions
- 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.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restroom information is not available for this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
