Florida’s Forgotten Coast

Our visit to Florida’s Forgotten Coast started with one simple goal: we wanted to try out Ho-Hum RV Park. We ended up really liking the campground, but more importantly, we completely fell in love with this quiet stretch of coastline.

The Forgotten Coast sits along the eastern portion of Florida’s panhandle and feels wonderfully rural and undeveloped. Instead of high-rises and traffic, you’ll find natural forests, state parks, and wide-open views of the Gulf. It’s the kind of place where slowing down happens naturally.

We spent plenty of time just relaxing at the campground, but we did manage to mix in some exploring. In Apalachicola, we wandered through the charming shopping district, grabbed lunch a couple of times, and strolled along the Scipio Creek Boardwalk. Over in Carrabelle, we checked out the World’s Smallest Police Station, which is literally a phone booth, and visited the quirky Bottle House, built by a former art professor.

We also spent time hiking at St. George Island State Park and Bald Point State Park. On St. George Island, we walked the Gap Point Trail, which leads from the campground to two primitive sites along the St. George Sound. We had planned to explore the beach side of the island as well, but the wind and cold had other ideas. That will just have to wait for next time. At Bald Point, we enjoyed more beautiful views, including stretches overlooking Apalachee Bay and the Gulf of Mexico.

We’re so glad that trying a new campground led us to discover the Forgotten Coast. It may be “forgotten” to some, but it certainly won’t be to us. We’re already looking forward to returning and exploring even more of this peaceful, unspoiled corner of Florida.