RV or Tent site
- 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
State forest in Ebro, Washington County, Florida Also known as Sand Pond Campground
USDA NAIP via USGS State forest 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
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Through State reservations
Florida Forest Service 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 (no sewer), restrooms with showers and a dump station. Sites are $13.64 a night on ReserveAmerica; 3 primitive tent sites lie along Pine Log Creek.
What stands out
- In Florida's first state forest (Pine Log, 1936), 14 miles north of Panama City Beach
- 20 water and 30/50-amp electric sites at $13.64 a night; dump station, no sewer
- Swimming area and fishing pier on Sand Pond Lake
- Florida National Scenic Trail and 13+ miles of trails start at the campground
- Max rig length 42 ft; most sites 37-42 ft
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
- Sand Pond sites marked Pets Allowed. No pets in the lakes. Not allowed at the primitive creek sites.
Arrival
- Open year round.
Cancellation: 1+ days before arrival: $9 non-refundable fee. Day of arrival: through call center, $9 plus first night. No same-night refunds. 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
- Site 001 is the camp host site; shortest site is 007 at 23 ft.
Rates and fees
- Camping discounts for age 65+, veterans/active military and 100% disabled; call (877) 879-3859 to register documents.
Pets
- No pets in the lakes; pets not allowed at the Pine Log Creek primitive sites.
Rules
- Swimming only in the east part of Sand Pond Lake; no lifeguard; children must be with an adult; watch for alligators.
Amenities and services
- Youth group camp with two small picnic pavilions, fire rings and water near the bathhouse.
Activities and nearby
- The Florida National Scenic Trail runs into the campground area; the 2-mile Campground Loop Trail circles a cypress pond (foot traffic only).
- Crooked Creek 9-mile bike loop parks on SR 79 one mile south of the recreation area.
- Old Sawmill 9.1-mile horse trail (fee; under 6 free); horses need negative Coggins.
Weather and hurricane policy
- Campground closes when the county is under a tropical storm or hurricane warning; reservations refunded automatically.
Ownership
- Pine Log, bought in 1936, is Florida's first state forest.
On Google
Rating, reviews and photos from the park's Google listing.
Where you'll be
Ebro, FL
DirectionsWhere this info comes from
- fdacs.gov Campground overview, contact, trails, swimming, pets in lakes, group and primitive camping
- floridastateforests.reserveamerica.com Sites, lengths, amps, rates, cancellation, discounts, pets icons, amenities, hurricane closure, directions
- floridastateforests.reserveamerica.com Primitive creek sites: count, rate, no pets, directions
- fdacs.gov Pass fees, payment, general state forest rules
- Florida Department of Health mobile home and RV park license list
- OpenStreetMap
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