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Apalachicola Nature Center
Franklin County » Eastpoint
Place » Museum

108 Island Drive Eastpoint, FL 32328

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Exhibits and aquaria inside the Nature Center give you a sense of where you are in Florida and the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint watershed. A coastal walk from the Nature Center to the shoreline gives further opportunities to learn about and enjoy the natural setting.



Fishing Pier
Franklin County » Eastpoint
Place » Outdoors

Eastpoint, FL 32328

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Franklin County boasts some of the most exciting and productive pier fishing in Florida! From the St. George Island Fishing Pier to Eastpoint Fishing Pier to the Carrabelle Fishing Pier, there are countless options for visiting anglers looking to land the big one.

Franklin County
Franklin County » FRA
Place » City

Florida

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Franklin County is a county along the Gulf of Mexico in the panhandle of the U.S. state of Florida. As of the 2020 census, the population was 12,451. The county seat is Apalachicola. Franklin County is known as the Forgotten Coast for its 53 miles of pristine mainland coast and many acres of parks.

Apalachicola
Franklin County » Apalachicola
Place » City

Florida

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Apalachicola is a city and the county seat of Franklin County, Florida on the shore of Apalachicola Bay, an inlet of the Gulf of Mexico. The population was 2,341 at the 2020 census. A fascinating history and maritime culture, bountiful natural resources, fresh local seafood, and hardy loyal citizens create an unparalleled quality of life here in the Florida panhandle.

Carrabelle
Franklin County » Carrabelle
Place » City

Florida

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Carrabelle is a city in Franklin County along Florida's Panhandle. It is located east of Apalachicola at the mouth of the Carrabelle River on the Gulf of Mexico. The population was 2,606 as of the 2020 census. A true fishing village, its people have been harvesting from the sea for more than 100 years. Carrabelle’s ideal location is surrounded by state and national forests, together with its beautiful, deep water seaport.

Tate's Hell State Forest
Franklin County » Carrabelle
Place » Outdoors

290 Airport Rd, Carrabelle, FL 32322

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Tate's Hell State Forest is a large forested area located in the Florida Panhandle near Carrabelle, Florida. The forest spans over 202,437 acres and provides a diverse range of ecosystems, including wetlands, flatwoods, sandhills, and swamps.

Crooked River Lighthouse
Franklin County » Carrabelle
Place » Outdoors

1975 Hwy 98 W, Carrabelle, FL 32322

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The Crooked River Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse located in Carrabelle, a coastal town in Franklin County, along the Florida Panhandle. The lighthouse was originally built in 1895 to guide ships along the Crooked River and safely into the port at Carrabelle. The unique name is derived from the bend or crook in the river.

Bald Point State Park
Franklin County » FRA
Place » Outdoors

146 Box Cut Rd, Alligator Point, FL 32346

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Bald Point State Park is a Florida state park located on Alligator Point, a narrow barrier peninsula that separates Apalachee Bay from the Gulf of Mexico. It's located south of Tallahassee, the capital city of Florida.

Eastpoint
Franklin County » Eastpoint
Place » City

Florida

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Eastpoint is a small coastal community located in Franklin County, Florida, in the Panhandle region of the state. Situated on the Apalachicola Bay, Eastpoint is known for its scenic beauty, outdoor recreational opportunities, and the seafood industry. Eastpoint provides a tranquil escape for those seeking a quiet coastal retreat and outdoor adventures. Its population was 2,614 in 2020.

St George Island Lighthouse
Franklin County » Eastpoint
Place » Outdoors

2B E Gulf Beach Dr Eastpoint, FL 32328

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The two story brick building next to the St George Island Lighthouse was opened in the summer of 2011 and houses a museum which tells the story of the lighthouse and its keepers and a gift shop.

Apalachicola Maritime Museum
Franklin County » Apalachicola
Place » Museum

103 Water St Apalachicola, FL 32320

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Apalachicola Maritime Museum is the place for information on maritime heritage, sailing, rowing, paddling, wooden boat building, steam engines or paddle wheel riverboats.
It also offers river tours, sailing trips, kayak rentals, boat building school, and more.

Cape St George Island State Reserve
Franklin County » Eastpoint
Place » Outdoors

Leisure Ln, Eastpoint, FL 32328

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Cape St George Island State Reserve is an uninhabited barrier island situated on Florida's North Gulf Coast, south-southeast of St. Vincent Island, west of St. George Island and 8–10 miles south-southwest of the town of Apalachicola in Franklin County, Florida.

R.G. Kendrick Boardwalk
Franklin County » Eastpoint
Place » Outdoors

Eastpoint, FL 32328

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Leading to a stand of dwarf bald cypress centuries old and less than 15 feet tall, the Kendrick Boardwalk at Tate’s Hell State Forest is one of the weirder botanical spots in the Florida Panhandle.