Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park, State park in Niceville, United States.
The 357-acre natural area contains multiple trails winding through old growth longleaf pine forests along the eastern shore of Rocky Bayou.
The land transformed from a World War II bombing practice range into a state park in 1966 through Colonel Fred Gannon's conservation efforts.
The park grounds preserve the natural heritage of Florida's panhandle with native plant species and traditional water access points for local communities.
Visitors can access a double-lane boat ramp, three nature trails totaling 3.3 miles, and forty-two campsites nestled under the forest canopy.
Puddin Head Lake houses rare pitcher plants and Florida Anise within its fragile seven-acre freshwater ecosystem surrounded by maritime forest.
Location: Florida
Inception: 1966
Website: https://floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/fred-gannon-rocky-bayou-state-park
GPS coordinates: 30.49690,-86.42690
Latest update: March 7, 2025 18:48
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