Ochlockonee River State Park

Ochlockonee River State Park
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)
Map showing the location of Ochlockonee River State Park
Location Wakulla County, Florida, United States
Nearest city Sopchoppy
Coordinates 29°59′56.8″N 84°29′6″W / 29.999111°N 84.48500°W / 29.999111; -84.48500Coordinates: 29°59′56.8″N 84°29′6″W / 29.999111°N 84.48500°W / 29.999111; -84.48500
Area 392 acres (1.59 km2)
Governing body Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Ochlockonee River State Park is a Florida State Park. It is located on the Gulf coast, on U.S. 319 about four miles (6 km) south of the town of Sopchoppy.

Ecology

The 392 acre (1.6 km2) park includes pine flatwoods and oak thickets, and is notable for containing a significant habitat for the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker.

Recreational Activities

The park has such amenities as bicycling, birding, boating, canoeing, fishing, hiking, kayaking, picnicking areas, swimming, wildlife viewing and full camping facilities.


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