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Region: Southeast
ROCKY BAYOU STATE PARK
4281 Hwy. 20, Niceville, FL 32578
Phone:
1-850-833-9144
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.
Hours of Operation:
Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown
365 days a year.
Description:
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 Colonial 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. |
Activities:
Full Facility Camping This 357-acre park has 42 campsites
with electric and water hookups available for reservation
through Reserve America. Fishing Saltwater fish may
be caught in Rocky Bayou. Freshwater fishing is available
where Rocky Creek flows into the bay. (Salt and freshwater
fishing licenses are required in Florida.) Nature
Trails Three trail loops are designated within the
park. A self-guided booklet for the Sand Pine Trail
interprets the natural values of the sandpine forest.
The Rocky Bayou and Red Cedar nature trails meander
through other prominent plant communities. Ranger-guided
walks and campfire programs are offered seasonally.
Picnicking Campsites and picnic shelters overlook
scenic Rocky Bayou, an arm of Choctawhatchee Bay.
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