Merritts Mill Pond Boat Launch | Wild Camping
United States
Details
- Verified:
- 15 days ago
- GPS:
- 30.77987, -85.16831
- Altitude:
- 1.0 masl
- Contributor:
-
onespaceman
Amenities
- Electricity:
- No
- Wifi:
- No
- Kitchen:
- No
- Restaurant:
- No
- Showers:
- No
- Water:
- No
- Toilets:
- No
- Big Rig Friendly:
- No
- Tent Friendly:
- No
- Pet Friendly:
- Yes
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When the trails and boat launch at Cavern State Park in Florida were closed due to flooding and storm damage, we asked the ranger of another place to kayak. He directed us to the boat launch for Merritts Mill Pond off Hunter Fish Camp Road, west of Marianna, Florida. There’s a large parking lot where we stayed overnight. The parking was a tiny bit slanted but not bad. Big rigs could fit in but probably not advisable because boat trailers need room to park unless you come late and leave early. It was fantastic. The pond (about four or more miles long) has at least four springs coming into it so it’s crystal clear with cypress tree groves on each side. We went left and paddled up to Blue Springs Recreation Area at the end.
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Endroit parfait. Il y avait des moustiques le soir mais sinon c'est un endroit très calme et magnifique.
Report Check-Inj y etais le 16/11/2023 c est sableux et on s enfonce donc 4x4
c est petit aussi ,a droite stationnement voiture et au fond pour les remorques bateaux,nous ne sommes pas resté notre c car fait 7 metres
My GPS took me to Midway Fish Camp Rd- DO NOT GO THIS WAY!
You want the entrance off Hunter Fish Camp Road. Follow signs for Blue Springs Rec area (closed temporarily). Plus they don't allow dogs, so this is a good option to launch your kayak.
After I picked up 2 bags of trash, it was a nice spot for the night. Open 24hrs, very quiet. Only 2 fishermen and some local chickens! Level. Garbage & port-o-johns. There's a sign that says this place floods in March.
Report Check-InWhen the trails and boat launch at Cavern State Park in Florida were closed due to flooding and storm damage we asked the ranger of another place to kayak. He directed us to the boat launch for Merritts Mill Pond off Hunter Fish Camp Road, west of Marianna, Florida. There’s a large parking lot where we stayed overnight. The parking was a tiny bit slanted but not bad. Big rigs could fit in but probably not advisable because boat trailers need room to park unless you come late and leave early. It was fantastic. The pond (about four or more miles long) has at least four springs coming into it so it’s crystal clear with cypress tree groves on each side. We went left and paddled up to Blue Springs Recreation Area at the end.
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