This quiet, scenic lake is hemmed by a pleasant white-sand beach; it's great for a picnic or a stroll. It's located just off of FL65, about 35 miles north of Apalachicola.


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1. Fort Gadsen Historic Site

5.55 MILES

This is the former location of an 1814 British fort manned by African American and Native American soldiers armed and trained by the British to defend…

2. Raney House

18.69 MILES

Sitting behind a white-picket fence and a facade of grand columns, this small museum occupies the former 1838 Southern style–plantation home of David…

3. Apalachicola Maritime Museum

18.86 MILES

This small museum, which rests on the banks of the Apalachicola River, gives a breakdown on the history of oystering, fishing and boat building in…

4. Trinity Episcopal Church

18.87 MILES

This handsome church was built in New York state and cut into sections, which were shipped down the Atlantic Coast and around the Keys before making their…

5. John Gorrie State Museum

18.93 MILES

Dr John Gorrie (1803–55), one of Apalachicola's most famous sons, developed an ice-making machine to keep yellow-fever patients cool during an epidemic…

6. Camel Lake

19.14 MILES

This attractive lake, which is close to a fascinating pitcher-plant bog system (pitcher plants are carnivorous plants), is a focal point for local camping…

8. St George Island State Park

24.54 MILES

St George island at its undeveloped best is found here, in the 9 miles of glorious beach and sand dunes that make up this pristine park. A 2.5-mile nature…