High Bluff Campground Lake Talquin State Forest

State forest in Midway, Gadsden County, Florida Also known as High Bluff Campground

Aerial view of High Bluff Campground Lake Talquin State Forest
Aerial near the address
USDA NAIP via USGS

State forest with 19 sites

Pets welcome, On the water

From the park's website, Oct 2026

Not yet confirmed by phone. Details can change, so check with the park before you go.

19 sites
Rigs up to 36 ft
Open year-round

Open year round (ReserveAmerica). Reservation only.

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Source: Official website

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Primitive Florida Forest Service campground on a bluff on the north side of Lake Talquin, about 20 miles west of Tallahassee, with 19 dry RV or tent sites (rigs up to 24-36 ft), a fishing pier, boat ramp and vault toilets. There is no water or electricity, and the last 2.6 miles are dirt road.

What stands out

  • 19 dry RV/tent sites on a bluff over Lake Talquin
  • Fishing pier and boat ramp at the campground
  • No water or electric; vault toilets
  • Horse camping allowed if self-sufficient
  • About $9 a night before tax
  • Last 2.6 miles on dirt road

Sites

Primitive RV or tent site

Hookups
No hookups
Power
Not listed
Pull-through
Not listed
Max length
36 ft
Pad
Dirt, Gravel
Number of sites
19
Nightly
$9.13

What this place offers

  • Lake
  • Fishing
  • Boat ramp

What this place offers

  • Lake
  • Fishing
  • Boat ramp
  • Fishing pier
  • Vault toilets
  • Picnic table and fire ring/grill at each site
  • Horse camping allowed (self-sufficient; tie out or bring a portable corral)

Things to know

Rig rules

  • No RV age limit listed
  • Rigs up to 36 ft

Pets

  • Pets allowed
  • ReserveAmerica site details: Pets Allowed: Y. Leashed pets allowed across Lake Talquin State Forest.

Arrival

  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 1:00 PM
  • Open year round (ReserveAmerica). Reservation only.

Cancellation: ReserveAmerica policy: cancel online or by phone; 1 or more days before arrival a $9 non-refundable cancellation fee; day of or after arrival cancel through the call center, $9 plus the first night's fee; after arrival, later nights refunded less $9, no same-night refunds. Reservations automatically refunded if the campground closes for a tropical storm or hurricane warning.

Included in the rate: Up to 8 people and 2 vehicles per site (ReserveAmerica).

Other fees: ReserveAmerica reservation fee $5.79; rate excludes tax.

Good to know

From the park's own website and other official pages. Policies change, so confirm with the park.

Location and directions

  • From I-10 exit 181 (SR 267) go south 0.4 mile, left on Spooner Rd 2.5 miles, left on Old Federal Hwy 2.3 miles, right on SR 268/High Bridge Rd 4.3 miles, right on Peters Rd 1.1 miles where it becomes High Bluff Landing Rd, then 2.6 miles of dirt road to the campground.
  • Recreation page route: I-10 exit 192 north toward Quincy/Midway 2.4 miles, left on CR 268 (Martin Luther King Blvd) 2.5 miles, left on Peters Road 1 mile, stay left where it becomes High Bluff Landing Road to the end.
  • FDACS publishes a High Bluff Campground map PDF.

Rates and fees

  • Camping discounts for age 65+, active-duty military or honorably discharged veterans, and 100% disabled; call ReserveAmerica (877) 879-3859 to register documentation, then the discount applies at checkout.
  • FFS fee schedule (rev. 2016): primitive camping $10 per site (max 5 persons); group camping $20/day for up to 10 persons and 4 vehicles, $2 each extra person, $5 each extra vehicle; firewood $5 per bundle where available.
  • State Forest day pass $2 per person (children 0-6 free); annual pass $45 for up to 6 persons.
  • ReserveAmerica policy: cancel online or by phone; 1 or more days before arrival a $9 non-refundable cancellation fee; day of or after arrival cancel through the call center, $9 plus the first night's fee; after arrival, later nights refunded less $9, no same-night refunds. Reservations automatically refunded if the campground closes for a tropical storm or hurricane warning.

Rules

  • State Forest rules: drive on designated roads only, 30 mph limit unless posted, alcohol prohibited where posted, no glass containers on State Forest waterways, no rope swings or diving from banks or trees.
  • Leashed pets are welcome in designated areas in most State Forests; check with the forest before visiting.
  • Horses in State Forests need proof of a current negative Coggins test; equestrian riders under 16 must wear a certified helmet.
  • Horse camping allowed; campers must be self-sufficient and tie out or bring a portable corral.
  • Campground is next to the Joe Budd WMA hunting area.
  • Alligators bask along banks and nest May-October; feeding them is illegal.

Amenities and services

  • No water or electric in the campground; bring water.
  • Fishing pier, boat ramp and vault restroom.

Activities and nearby

  • Lake Talquin freshwater fishing from shore or boat; canoes, kayaks and power boats allowed.
  • Nearby: Tallahassee, Quincy and Havana, FSU/FAMU, Tallahassee Museum, Whippoorwill Lodge boat rentals, Joe Budd WMA educational pond, 'Mariana Caverns State Park' (as listed).
  • Lake Talquin State Forest is part of the Big Bend Scenic Byway and the Great Florida Birding Trail.

Weather and hurricane policy

  • The Florida Forest Service closes all State Forest campgrounds when the county is under a Tropical Storm or Hurricane Warning; reservations are refunded automatically.

Ownership

  • Operated by the Florida Forest Service (Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services).

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2725 High Bluff Landing Rd, Midway, FL, 32343

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