Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park

Bird's eye view of the campground

Loop A

Bird's eye view of the park

The Apalachicola Bay Reserve protects one of the most productive estuarine
systems in the Northern Hemisphere, where the economic value of the natural
resources and pristine conditions depend on the region's biological diversity.
The 246,000-acre reserve on the Florida panhandle is about 75 miles southeast
of Tallahassee and 60 miles east of Panama City. Included within the Reserve's
management area are two barrier islands and a portion of a third, the lower 52
miles of the Apalachicola River and its floodplain, portions of adjoining
uplands, and the Apalachicola Bay estuarine, riverine and floodplain systems .
Apalachicola Bay is a major forage area for trans-gulf migratory bird species
and supports a local fishing industry worth $14-16 million annually which
directly supports up to 85 percent of the local population.

The Apalachicola Bay Reserve protects one of the most productive estuarine systems in the Northern Hemisphere, where the economic value of the natural resources and pristine conditions depend on the region's biological diversity. The 246,000-acre reserve on the Florida panhandle is about 75 miles southeast of Tallahassee and 60 miles east of Panama City.  Included within the Reserve's management area are two barrier islands and a portion of a third, the lower 52 miles of the Apalachicola River and its floodplain, portions of adjoining uplands, and the Apalachicola Bay estuarine, riverine and floodplain systems . Apalachicola Bay is a major forage area for trans-gulf migratory bird species and supports a local fishing industry worth $14-16 million annually which directly supports up to 85 percent of the local population.

Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve, Florida

Owl Creek in Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve, Florida

Sunset at Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve, Florida

Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve

John Gorrie Museum State Park

The Refuge is comprised of two islands and two mainland tracts totaling
approximately 12,492 acres. Popular recreational opportunities include
fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing, hiking, bicycling, kayaking, and nature
photography. Surrounded by Outstanding Florida Waters, the Refuge is an
important stop-over point along the Gulf coast for neotropical migratory birds
and a haven for threatened and endangered species. In addition, St. Vincent
NWR serves as a breeding site for endangered red wolves.

<p>The Refuge is comprised of two islands and two mainland tracts totaling approximately 12,492 acres. Popular recreational opportunities include fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing, hiking, bicycling, kayaking, and nature photography. Surrounded by Outstanding Florida Waters, the Refuge is an important stop-over point along the Gulf coast for neotropical migratory birds and a haven for threatened and endangered species. In addition, St. Vincent NWR serves as a breeding site for endangered red wolves.</p>

Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park

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Loop A

Nearby Parks

Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve

John Gorrie Museum State Park

St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge

Orman House Historic State Park