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Porter Lake Recreation Area

Elevation: 5 - 10 Feet
Length of Stay: 30 Days
Number of Sites: Undesignated -- Dispersed Area
Reservation Status: Not Required 1-877-444-6777




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General Description

Porter Lake Recreation Area is located in the heart of the National Forest on the banks of the Apalachicola River. The remote site provides visitors with primitive campsites, fresh artisan well water (hand pump), boating opportunities, picnic tables, pit toilets, hiking trails and immediate access to fishing waters. In addition, Porter Lake Recreation Area provides parking and trail access to the Florida National Scenic Trail.

Directions from Poplar Camp, FL: Travel north along County Route 67 for several miles. Turn right (east) onto Forest Route 113.

Seasonal Information:
Normally Open: Year-round .



Fee Information
Type Price Remarks
Day Use Call for Current Fee
Primitive Campsites Call for Current Fee



Current Conditions & Trip Reports

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Number of People Encountered: 0-10 ppl
Recommend to a Friend: Neutral
Report: bad directions . porter lake camp and whitehead lake are not on the Apalachicola river , they are finger lakes off of the Ochlockonee river which is many miles away
Conditions: plenty of bugs and snakes and ants
Water Availability: plenty of sulfur water



Recreation Opportunities
Activity Remarks On Site
ICON Boating
Yes
ICON Camping
Yes
ICON Fishing
Yes
ICON Games & Play Porter Lake Recreation Area
Yes
ICON Hiking & Walking
Yes



More Information

Visitor Information:

Apalachicola Ranger District, P.O. Box 579 , Bristol, FL, 32321, Phone: 850-643-2282






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