RV or tent site (Sand Pond Campground)
- Hookups
- Water & electric
- Power
- 30 / 50 amp
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- 42 ft
- Pad
- Not listed
- Number of sites
- 20
- Nightly
- $13.64
Sand Pond Campground and Pavilion, Pine Log State Forest
Campground in Panama City, Washington County, Florida Also known as Pine Log State Camp Grounds
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Campground with 20 sites
50 amp, 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.
20 sites
30 / 50 amp
Electric service
Rigs up to 42 ft
Open year-round
Open year round.
Pick your exact site online
Source: Official website
Book online
Through State reservations
State forest campground at Sand Pond in Pine Log State Forest, 14 miles north of Panama City Beach on SR 79, with 20 RV or tent sites with water and 30/50-amp electric, a bathhouse with showers and a dump station. Sites are booked on ReserveAmerica; there are also 3 primitive tent sites on Pine Log Creek.
What stands out
- 20 water and 30/50-amp electric sites at Sand Pond, max 42 ft
- About $13.64 a night, booked by site on ReserveAmerica
- Swimming area and fishing pier on Sand Pond
- About 8 miles of the Florida National Scenic Trail plus bike and horse loops
- 14 miles north of Panama City Beach on SR 79
- Closes for tropical storm or hurricane warnings with automatic refunds
Sites
Primitive tent site (Pine Log Creek)
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Power
- Not listed
- Pull-through
- Not listed
- Max length
- Not listed
- Pad
- Not listed
- Number of sites
- 3
- Nightly
- $9.09
What this place offers
- Bathhouse
- Showers
- Dump station
- Lake
- Fishing
- Hiking trails
Things to know
Rig rules
- No RV age limit listed
- Rigs up to 42 ft
Pets
- Pets allowed
- Pets allowed at Sand Pond sites and pavilion. No pets in the lakes. Not allowed at primitive creek sites.
Arrival
- Open year round.
Cancellation: 1 or more days before arrival: $9 non-refundable fee. Day of arrival: through call center, $9 plus first night. Card refunds in 3-5 business days.
Included in the rate: Up to 8 people per site.
Other fees: Displayed rates exclude electric/water fees and taxes. Pavilion $18.69. Primitive tent sites $9.09/night. State forest day pass $2, annual pass $45.
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 112 take FL-79 south 29.8 miles, right on Environmental Road 0.4 mile, right on Longleaf Road to the campground.
Sites
- Youth group camp (Sand Pond Group Camp) with two small pavilions and fire rings, separate from other camping; Baptism Hole Group Camp also bookable.
- Shortest site is 007 at 23 ft; longest sites (001, 003, 012) are 42 ft.
Rates and fees
- Discounts for visitors 65 and older, active-duty military or honorably discharged veterans, and 100% disabled; call (877) 879-3859 to add documentation.
Rules
- Primitive creek sites are behind a locked gate; the combination comes with the reservation.
Activities and nearby
- Swimming only in the eastern part of Sand Pond Lake; no lifeguards; watch for alligators.
- 2-mile Campground Loop Trail circles a cypress pond (foot traffic only).
Weather and hurricane policy
- Campground closes when the county is under a tropical storm or hurricane warning; reservations are refunded automatically.
On Google
Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.
Where you'll be
715 W 15th Street, Panama City, FL, 32401
DirectionsWhere this info comes from
- fdacs.gov Campground overview, contact, trails, swimming, pets in lakes, primitive and group camping
- floridastateforests.reserveamerica.com Sand Pond sites, amps, rates, cancellation, discounts, pets, hurricane closure, directions
- floridastateforests.reserveamerica.com Per-site equipment lengths and amps
- floridastateforests.reserveamerica.com Primitive campsites
- fdacs.gov Online payment, pet rule for state forests
- Florida Department of Health mobile home and RV park license list
- OpenStreetMap
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