State: Florida
Address 1: 2576 N.W. Torreya Park Road
City: Bristol
Zip: 32321
Phone: 850-643-2674
Open all Year: Yes
Electric Water: 30
Camp URL: http://www.floridastateparks.org/torreya/default.cfm
Full Hook: Yes
Free: No
About: High bluffs overlooking the Apalachicola River make Torreya one of Florida’s most scenic places. The park is named for an extremely rare species of Torreya tree that only grows on the bluffs along the Apalachicola River. Developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, Torreya is popular for camping, hiking, and picnicking. Bird-watching is also a popular activity. Over 100 species of birds have been spotted in the park. Forests of hardwood trees provide the finest display of fall color found in Florida. The main campground offers full-facility campsites and a YURT (Year-round Universal Recreational Tent). Primitive campsites and a youth campground are also available. Ranger-guided tours of the Gregory House, a fully furnished plantation home built in 1849, are given at 10:00 a.m. on weekdays and 10:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on weekends and state holidays.
Steep bluffs rising more than 150 feet above the Apalachicola River provide some of Floridas most unusual views. Thirty shaded campsites with electric and water hookups and a YURT accommodate overnight visitors. Restrooms with showers are located in the campground. Torreya’s yurt is a 20-foot round, domed tent with flooring, electricity, a lockable wooden door and three large screened windows with flaps that open and close. The yurt accommodates five people and includes air conditioning/heating, skylight, futon with bunk twin bed on top, queen-size bed, table, chairs and a deck.
Maximum RV length = 40 ft.
Reservations: Reservations may be made up to 11 months in advance through ReserveAmerica.
Two youth group camping areas are available. One site will accommodate up to 20 people, the other up to 40. The sites include fire rings, water and a toilet. Pets are not allowed overnight in Youth Camps.
Three primitive camping areas are available. Call the park at 850-643-2674 to make reservations for primitive sites. Reservations can be made up to 11 months in advance. Pets are not allowed overnight in primitive sites.
