Things to Do in Carrabelle

The area in and around Carrabelle has much to offer residents and visitors alike.  For more information, click the links below.

Parks and Beaches

Alligator Point:  Secluded peninsula.  Fifteen minute drive east of Carrabelle.  Beautiful uncrowded beaches. 

Carrabelle Beach:  Is 1.5 miles west of town; beautiful uncrowded beach with public bathrooms and picnic areas. Great for sunbathing, swimming, and surf fishing.

Ft. Gadsen State Park:  Is a historic battle site located approximately 20 miles north of East Point on SR65.  The fort was a British base in the War of 1812, and overlooks the Apalachicola River.  Exhibits and replicas of the fort are on display, public facilities available.

St. George Island State Park: Is a 20 minute drive west of Carrabelle.  State Park, sugar sand beaches and dunes.  This park includes a series of trail boardwalks and observation platforms, allows the visitor to "see it all".  Also bike trails available.

Ochlockonee State Park:  A 392 acre park with public facilities, picnic areas, fishing and boat ramp.  Canoe rental available.  Approximately 15 minutes east of Carrabelle.

Museums

Camp Gordon Johnston Museum: Operated by the Camp Gordon Johnston Association and located at 302 Marine Stree across from City Hall.  The museum houses memorabilia, photographs, records and related historical information on the WW II training facility. Information from the 4th, 28th and 38th Infantry Divisions, the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 6th Amphibious Brigades as well as all the related specialized units who trained at the camp is available for all to see. The museum is open on Saturdays from 1000 hours till 1400 hours (10 am till 2 pm).  The museum is dedicated to preserving the historical accuracy of the local area's part in this crucial period of World history, as well as honoring its veterans. Admission is free to the public. Donations are accepted.

Other

Historical Driving Tour of Carrabelle and Franklin County 
http://www.tourfranklincounty.org/home/index.html


Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve:  The ANERR is located in the Florida panhandle approximately equidistant from Tallahassee and Panama City.
Counties - Franklin, Gulf, Calhoun and Liberty
Nearby towns or cities - Apalachicola, Eastpoint, Port St. Joe, and Wewahitchaka
Adjacent roads: U.S. Hwy. 98, SR 65
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/coastal/sites/apalachicola/info.htm

FSU Coastal Marine Laboratory:  Located on St. James Island in northwest Florida, the laboratory offers unique opportunities for research, education, and outreach on the Gulf of Mexico in a biologically diverse, pristine environment. Habitats range from inshore oyster reefs to offshore patch reefs, from freshwater bogs to sea grass and salt marshes.
http://www.marinelab.fsu.edu/

Crooked River Lighthouse:  Located 2 mi. west of town on the right, just past the Carrabelle Beach RV Park.  The Carrabelle Lighthouse Association manages the Keeper's House Museum and gift shop, open Thursday - Sunday, 12:00 - 5:00pm.  The public is invited to climb the lighthouse for $5.00 per person every Saturday from 1:00 to 4:00pm.
  http://crookedriverlighthouse.org/

Dog Island:  A small remote island only accessible by boat or plane.  Spend a day with nature marshes and pine forests or on sugar sand beaches.

Gulf Specimen Marine Laboratory:  Features unique variety of Florida Marine Life, see the "See & Touch" tanks.  The organization is dedicated to scientific research, education and protection of our natural resources.  20 minutes east of Carrabelle on US Hwy 98.

Wakulla Springs: Has jungle boat tours, glass bottom boats, nature trails, swimming and picnic area.  This is a 40 minute drive east of Carrabelle.

Shopping

Fresh Seafood Boats such as Pirates Lady docked on Marine Street offer fresh shrimp for sale to the public.  http://www.fromtheboattoyou.com/