Explore the beautiful 6,700-acre Dead Lakes area. The Dead Lakes is an area of unspoiled beauty where you can enjoy nature, fish, hike, camp, kayak, or simply relax. The Dead Lakes was reportedly formed when sand bars created by the Apalachicola River’s current blocked the Chipola River. The ensuing high water killed thousands of trees in the floodplain, leaving a graveyard of bottom-heavy cypress skeletons, stumps, and knees. The uplands are covered mainly by Longleaf Pines, with Sweetbay Magnolia, and Cypress trees bordering wetlands. Animals that may be encountered in the area include foxes, cotton rats, raccoons, opossums, deer, rabbits, skunks, beavers, turtles, snakes, and alligators.
Campground rules and policies
Check-in Procedure
- While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement.FAQ's
Will my RV fit in your campsites?
- All of our RV campsites are 50 feet long and 24 feet wide. Each is equipped with water and electricity (20, 30, & 50 amps). Most camps use a soft gravel pad and milled asphalt base. All campsites are back-in spaces.
- Check our reservation page for specific information on space availability and maximum vehicle length.Can I bring my pet?
- Pets and service animals are always welcome.Can I fish in nearby lakes and state parks? Do I need a fishing license?
- Fishing locations are abundant in Florida’s state parks. Check the individual park’s webpage for specific information.
- Visit the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s website to determine if you need a fishing license.Does the current reservation system give an advantage to any particular group or individual in making reservations?
- No. The reservation system does not give an advantage to any particular group or individual in making reservations.
- Everyone has the same opportunity to make a reservation. Everyone also has access to the bookable inventory at the same time. However online reservation seekers do have a slight advantage over those who call. The call may last longer than making online reservations.
Explore the beautiful 6,700-acre Dead Lakes area. The Dead Lakes is an area of unspoiled beauty where you can enjoy nature, fish, hike, camp, kayak, or simply relax. The Dead Lakes was reportedly formed when sand bars created by the Apalachicola River’s current blocked the Chipola River. The ensuing high water killed thousands of trees in the floodplain, leaving a graveyard of bottom-heavy cypress skeletons, stumps, and knees. The uplands are covered mainly by Longleaf Pines, with Sweetbay Magnolia, and Cypress trees bordering wetlands. Animals that may be encountered in the area include foxes, cotton rats, raccoons, opossums, deer, rabbits, skunks, beavers, turtles, snakes, and alligators.
Campground rules and policies
Check-in Procedure
- While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager has the ultimate decision for spot placement.FAQ's
Will my RV fit in your campsites?
- All of our RV campsites are 50 feet long and 24 feet wide. Each is equipped with water and electricity (20, 30, & 50 amps). Most camps use a soft gravel pad and milled asphalt base. All campsites are back-in spaces.
- Check our reservation page for specific information on space availability and maximum vehicle length.Can I bring my pet?
- Pets and service animals are always welcome.Can I fish in nearby lakes and state parks? Do I need a fishing license?
- Fishing locations are abundant in Florida’s state parks. Check the individual park’s webpage for specific information.
- Visit the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s website to determine if you need a fishing license.Does the current reservation system give an advantage to any particular group or individual in making reservations?
- No. The reservation system does not give an advantage to any particular group or individual in making reservations.
- Everyone has the same opportunity to make a reservation. Everyone also has access to the bookable inventory at the same time. However online reservation seekers do have a slight advantage over those who call. The call may last longer than making online reservations.