Region:
Northwest
FRED GANNON ROCKY BAYOU STATE
PARK
Niceville, Florida
Contact Information
4281 Hwy 20
Niceville, Florida 32578
Phone: 850-833-9144
Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park was acquired
in 1966 through a lease agreement with the U.S.
Forest Service, this 357-acre recreation area was
named for U.S. Air Force Colonel Fred Gannon who
was instrumental in the construction of the park.
The park is noted for its sandpine forest where
large, mature sand pines tower over other scrub
vegetation such as rosemary, reindeer moss and
scrub oaks. Indian middens and artifacts can be
seen throughout the park.
Hours of Operation
Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until
sundown 365 days a year.
Driving Directions
From the west: Take Interstate 10 east to highway
85 south until you reach highway 20. Go east on
highway 20. Park will be approximately 5 miles
on the left. From the east: Take Interstate 10
west to highway 331 south until you reach highway
20.
Go west on highway 20 approximately 25 miles until
you see signs for park on right.
Park Activities
Boating, Boat Ramp, Full Camping, Campfire Circle,
Fishing, Nature Trails, Picnicking, and Swimming Full
Facility Camping
This 357-acre park has 42 campsites with electric
and water hookups available for reservation through
Reserve America. |
