The best camping near Three Rivers State Park

In northern Florida, where Georgia’s Chattahoochee and Flynt rivers converge to form Florida’s Apalachicola River at Lake Seminole, Three Rivers State Park promises a tranquil escape. While the presence of alligators precludes swimming, other outdoor adventures can be found, from following three hiking trails through forested hills to kayaking on the lake and enjoying some of the best freshwater fishing in the state—largemouth and smallmouth bass, catfish, bluegill, speckled perch, and bream are most common. Three Rivers State Park Campground has 31 campsites, a few of which are waterside. A cabin is also available for rent. 

1. Make reservations on the Florida State Parks reservations website as far in advance as possible, especially for weekend visits. Three Rivers campsite reservations can be made 11 months in advance for Florida residents, or 10 months in advance for non-residents.
2. If you arrive without a booking and the office is closed, a sign at the main gate will note whether or not sites are available. If so, pick any that do not have a "reserved" sign and check in when the office opens.
3. Two walk-in-only sites cannot be reserved in advance.

Three Rivers State Park is open year-round. The best times to visit are outside of the summer months, which can get unbearably hot and humid. As there is very little vegetation in the campground (due to hurricane impacts), it’s advisable to use an awning in summer (or avoid summer entirely). Regardless of the time of year, if you want to avoid crowds, visit on a weekday.

• Lake Seminole is known for its large alligator population, so stay alert on the water and when walking near the waterfront.
• The nearest supermarket is McDaniel’s Piggly Wiggly, about four miles from the park.
• The campground has a limited selection of ADA-accessible sites. Service animals and pets are welcome, but dogs should be kept on leashes.