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Featured amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Fire Pit Fire Pit

About Florida River Island

Florida River Island is an approximately 5,800-acre island in the Apalachicola River floodplain which is accessible during normal- to low-water conditions by crossing the Florida River bridge at the west end of Forest Road 188, off Highway 379. Two improved roads are open to vehicles and a number of mowed management roads are open to pedestrian use. During and after high-water events, the gate at the Florida River Island bridge is closed to prevent vehicle access due to unsafe conditions on the island. Pedestrian access is allowed at those times. On the east end of the Florida River Island bridge is a recreation area with a day-use picnic area, boat ramp and 10 campsites that are available by reservation only. This recreation area offers two picnic pavilions, pedestal grills, fire rings and a composting toilet. Each campsite can hold a maximum of eight people and two vehicles. Campsites 1 through 6 are for use by campers with tents only, while campsites 7 through 10 may be used by campers with all types of camping equipment, including RVs, trailers and vans. The campsites do not have power, water or waste disposal hookups. The day-use area is open daily from dawn to dusk and launching and retrieval of boats is permitted at all times.

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Fishing

Fishing

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Hiking

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Grill
  • Fire Pit
  • Campfire Ring
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Pavilion
Water Access

Water Access

  • Boat Ramp / Launch
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Reviews

5 reviews

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Florida River Island offers a serene and well-maintained camping experience with spacious sites, clean amenities, and beautiful surroundings. Visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, updated bathrooms, and recreational options nearby, such as Camel Lake. While it lacks running water and electricity, the site provides essential facilities and stunning starry nights, making it a great choice for nature lovers.

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4.8

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Zachary Fleming

Zachary Fleming

February 1, 2026 Google Maps

Boondocking at its finest. This place is awesome, very well kept and clean, roads are accessible. Huge sites, nice amenities. It's quiet and plenty of space to have fun. There is a pavilion, fire ring, grill, and a nicely updated bathroom that was very clean. This location is beautiful and offers several roads to check out and drive around see the woods. The camping sites are level for the RV and tent.
We will undoubtedly return to this location.

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Gene Worthington

Gene Worthington

December 30, 2025 Google Maps

Very nice place got back to real camping spent 6 nights with them and it was great going back 1 time a month for as long as I can peaceful and serene loved it

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Ronald Williams

Ronald Williams

October 13, 2025 Google Maps

Camped 10/8/25 - 10/12/25 boondocking at its finest. RV sites 7-10 were mowed well enough and a crew came out while we were there to mow and maintain the area. Vault toilet was clean enough to use. A wonderful peaceful experience and other lakes and landings in the area to visit. Camel Lake about 15 minutes away which is a great place to visit to boat, fish, and swim.

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Michelle P

Michelle P

November 27, 2024 Google Maps

No running water or electricity
Has a porta potty type outhouse (B.Y.O.T.P)
Amazing starry nights
Sites have a picnic table, fire ring, grill and pavilion
*the boat ramp can get dangerously slick at times, I would not recommend this boat ramp to anyone with balance issues*
Usually pretty quiet campground ⛺️

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Amanda E

Amanda E

July 17, 2022 Google Maps

Very quiet other than the occasional pickup truck hauling a boat to the boat ramp. Be prepared for lots of flies. I set up a fly catching bag ($5 at Walmart garden section)it worked wonderfully. Only wildlife I observed was a raccoon digging through the garbage can at the entrance to the campground. There are a few spots for a van, SUV, car or small RV. The tent only sites have a cover over the picnic table.
There is also a day use area with a boat ramp and a Pavillion. There are a few more tent only sites in the day use area as well as a pit toilet. I didn't use it so I can't comment on the cleanliness.

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Location & Directions for Florida River Island

4750 SW Forest Road 188, Bristol, FL 32321 United States

Elevation: 19 ft

Nearest town

Bristol, FL - 21 mi

About 26 min to downtown

Highway access

The campground is on SW Forest Road 188.

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Last updated: October 7, 2026

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