Location
St. George Island State Park is situated between the Gulf of Mexico and the Apalachicola Bay. This 2,023-acre provides visitors an ideal setting for many recreational opportunities.
Campground
The park's campground has 60 sites located behind dunes in the pine forest. Amenities include water and electricity hookups, concrete pads, picnic areas, hot showers and restrooms. The campsites are a quarter mile from the Gulf and the beach shore. Primitive tent sites are also available.
Activities
Enjoy plenty of recreational activities in the park, including swimming, boating, fishing, hiking and wildlife viewing. Two ramps provide access to Apalachicola Bay for boats less than 24 feet in length. You can also rent a canoe or a kayak on-site.
Fishing
Anglers can enjoy boating and fishing for such species as founder, sea trout, redfish, pompano, whiting and Spanish mackerel. Surf fishing, bay fishing and canoe fishing are methods used by local anglers.
Hiking
A 2.5 mile hiking trail to Gap Point starts from the park's campground and passes through the pine forest and onto the bay. Hikers can access another trail from the East Slough Beach area.
