Wright Lake Campground
Campground · Florida · 19 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Apalachicola National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 19
- Bookable sites
- 60 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 5
- People per site
- 23 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Wright Lake is located approximately 25 miles from the Gulf of Mexico in an area known as the Forgotten Coast. Wright Lake and nearby Hickory Landing provide easy access to the Apalachicola River, known for its sport fishing, boating and paddling. You will never run out of things to do!Recreation
Wright Lake is a quiet scenic lakefront recreation area that offers a host of amenities and activities for campers and day-trippers. The area around the clear, spring-fed lake offers both a day-use area for swimming, picnicking, and hiking, and a campground in a beautiful forest setting along one portion of the lakeshore. It is perfect for fishing and boating. The campground bathhouse includes flush toilets and hot showers. Picnic tables and grills are scattered among trees with views of the lake.Hikers can enjoy a 4.6-mile trail that winds through several different ecosystems in the area, and there is a short 0.2 mile loop that circles the lake. Nearby Hickory Landing offers boating access to Owl Creek and the Apalachicola River.
Facilities
The campground includes 1 electric(host) and 18 nonelectric campsites with picnic tables, grills, tent pads and fire rings. The recreation area is fairly level and easily accessible. The comfort station has flush toilets and warm showers.
Natural Features
You will find peace and quiet on a ridge in the Apalachicola Savannahs. The longleaf pine dominates this open landscape where wiregrass, or sometimes palmetto, covers the forest floor. Swamps and savannahs are commonly interspersed with the longleaf community.Nearby Attractions
The Apalachee Savannahs Scenic Byway is part of a nationwide program to provide viewing opportunities of well-managed and pleasing forest landscapes. This scenic drive is an excellent way to see the forest, as it showcases grassy, open savannahs sporting the most diverse collection of wildflowers in Florida's Panhandle.
Nearby, historic Prospect Bluff played an important role in Florida history. Located along the Apalachicola River, this interpretive area offers detailed information about the site and its history along with trails, river access, and a picnic area. Detailed interpretive information in the form of kiosks and signage lead you through the site of both forts and the cemetery where the victims from 1816 are buried.
Charges & Cancellations
Refunds can not be processed on site. All refunds must go through Recreation.gov.The facts
- 19 bookable sites
- 20 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Vehicles up to 60 ft
- Up to 5 people per site
- Loops: Wright Lake
Site types
- 19 RV Nonelectric
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Water hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups.
20 campsites at Wright Lake Campground
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 - Host | Wright Lake | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 50 ft | 5 | 🐾 |
| 002 | Wright Lake | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 60 ft | 5 | 🐾 |
| 003 | Wright Lake | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 45 ft | 5 | 🐾 |
| 004 | Wright Lake | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 40 ft | 5 | 🐾 |
| 005 | Wright Lake | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 45 ft | 5 | 🐾 |
| 006 | Wright Lake | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 45 ft | 5 | 🐾 |
| 007 | Wright Lake | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 40 ft | 5 | 🐾 |
| 008 | Wright Lake | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 45 ft | 5 | 🐾 |
| 009 | Wright Lake | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 50 ft | 5 | 🐾 |
| 010 | Wright Lake | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 60 ft | 5 | 🐾 |
| 011 | Wright Lake | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 50 ft | 5 | 🐾 |
| 012 | Wright Lake | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 55 ft | 5 | 🐾 |
| 013 | Wright Lake | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 50 ft | 5 | 🐾 |
| 014 | Wright Lake | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 55 ft | 5 | 🐾 |
| 015 | Wright Lake | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Lakefront | 45 ft | 5 | 🐾 |
| 016 | Wright Lake | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 55 ft | 5 | 🐾 |
| 017 | Wright Lake | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Lakefront | 50 ft | 5 | 🐾 |
| 018 | Wright Lake | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | Lakefront | 45 ft | 5 | 🐾 |
| 019 | Wright Lake | Rv Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 45 ft | 5 | 🐾 |
| 020 | Wright Lake | Management | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 45 ft | 5 | 🐾 |
Getting there
29.99943, -85.00180 · 29°59'58.0"N 85°0'6.5"W
Typical weather
Typically 89°F in Jul, down to 63°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 63 | 67 | 72 | 78 | 85 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 86 | 80 | 72 | 65 |
| Low °F | 40 | 43 | 49 | 54 | 62 | 69 | 72 | 72 | 68 | 58 | 47 | 42 |
| Precip in | 4.8 | 4.9 | 5.3 | 4.5 | 3.3 | 6.3 | 8.2 | 7.9 | 6.6 | 3.2 | 3.8 | 4.2 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 14.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Wright Lake Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Wright Lake Campground?
- Yes, Wright Lake Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Wright Lake Campground have?
- 20 sites in total, of which 19 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Wright Lake Campground?
- 60 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Wright Lake Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Wright Lake Campground.
- Does Wright Lake Campground have hookups?
- Water.
- Are campfires allowed at Wright Lake Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Wright Lake Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Also listed by
Wright Lake Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Wright Lake Campground's operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
- No fees for day use. All other fees are listed on the Recreation.gov website.
Accessibility:
- The recreation area is fairly level and easily accessible.
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Contact
- Phone 850-643-2282
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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