Anyone ever camp at Torreya State Park in N Florida?

[Tampa Turtle 1011]

We are planning a hiking trip there in a few weeks. Was looking for comments/advice.

 

Is west of Tally.

[Thomas54 10]

 

Great park. The wife, kids and I did three nights there last year. Our troop is headed there in March.

 

The park is unusual for Florida with many short stocky hills. The hikes are rugged but manageable. Not sure where you are staying at but the main campsite has a majestic overlook of the river valley below.

 

The Apalachicola is big river that runs right next to the park. Will your scout fish, if so there should be some good fishing along the shore. Mainly catfish but scouts enjoy catching fish no matter the type.

 

 

The tree that the park is named after, Torreya can be easily identified. They are the trees protected with a fence around them. The other concern is that no hammocks are allowed in the park and nothing can be hung from any tree. At each campsite there will be a nearby wood supply of split logs which is nice for the camper and prevents campers from damaging the trees. Bring a $10 to contribute to the wood fund.