Park Summary for Print - Torreya State Park

Welcome to Torreya State Park

High bluffs overlooking the Apalachicola River make Torreya one of Florida's most scenic places. The park is named for an extremely rare species of Torreya tree that only grows on the bluffs along the Apalachicola River. Developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, Torreya is popular for camping, hiking, and picnicking. Bird-watching is also a popular activity. Over 100 species of birds have been spotted in the park. Forests of hardwood trees provide the finest display of fall color found in Florida. The main campground offers full-facility campsites and a YURT (Year-round Universal Recreational Tent). Primitive campsites and a youth campground are also available. Ranger-guided tours of the Gregory House, a fully furnished plantation home built in 1849, are given at 10:00 a.m. on weekdays and 10:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. on weekends and state holidays. Located west on County Road 1641 off State Road 12, 13 miles north of Bristol.

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For Information about Torreya State Park, please call 850-643-2674.

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Hours of Operation

8:00 AM to sunset

Driving Directions

Torreya State Park is located off S.R. 12. on C.R. 1641, 13 miles north of Bristol.

Park Fees

Admission Fees - Honor $2.00 per vehicle
Pedestrians, Bicyclists, Extra Passengers, Passengers in Vehicles With Holder of Annual Individual Entrance Permit - Admission Fee $1.00.

Yurt - All Year $30.00 plus tax.
Camping Fee - All Year $12.00 plus tax.
Picnic Pavilion Fees - Pavilions rent per day. 80 persons or less, $30.00 (plus tax). Fees do not cover park entrance fees.
Gregory House - The new fees from Jan. 1 are $ 2.00 for adults and $ 1.00 for children 12 and under.

Activities at Torreya State Park

	Boating Due to our high bluffs along the Apalachicola River there is no boat access from the park.
	Full Facility Camping This 13,000-acre park has 30 campsites with electric and water hookups available for reservation. Yurts The park has 1 large YURT (Year-round Universal Recreational Tent)available for reservation. Torreya's yurt is a 20-foot round, domed tent with flooring, electricity, lockable wooden door, and three large windows with screens and flaps that open and close. Features of the yurt include air conditioning/heating, skylight, futon with bunk twin bed on top, queen-size bed, table and chairs, leisure deck. The yurt sleeps 5.
	Interpretive Exhibit Interpretive exhibits are available
	Nature Trails The natural beauty of the park can best be enjoyed along one of the nature trails. The Apalachicola River Bluffs Trail, a National Recreational Trail, offers a view of the river, Confederate gun pits, bluffs and hardwood forests. The Weeping Ridge Trail provides a healthy and pleasant walk to one of the park's deep ravines. A seven-mile loop hiking trail meanders through the park, exposing the hiker to virtually all the park's natural features.
	Pet Camping Pets must be confined, leashed (not to exceed six feet in length) or otherwise under the physical control of a person at all times. Tethered pets must not be left unattended for more than 30 minutes. Quiet hours must be observed from 11:00 p.m. - 8:00 a.m. Pet owners must pick up after their pets and properly dispose of all pet droppings in trash receptacles. Florida law requires that pets be vaccinated against rabies. Any pet that is noisy, dangerous, intimidating or destructive will not be allowed to remain in the park. Non-furbearing pets, such as reptiles, birds, or fish must be confined or under the physical control of the owner. Some animals may be prohibited on park property. Failure to abide by these rules may result in the camper being asked to board the pet outside the park or to leave the campground.
	Picnicking We have three large picnic pavilions with BBQ grills and picnic tables located next to a modern playground and a horseshoe pitching area. Washroom facilities are near.
	Playground The park has a state-of-the-art playground.
	Primitive Camping Primitive camping is available
	Wildlife Viewing Wildlife viewing is possible at this park
	Youth Camping Youth Group camping is available

Special Events for Torreya State Park

There are no events listed at this time. Please call our park for more details on possible future events.

Torreya State Park History

Animals were not the only inhabitants known to exist in the area over the centuries. A number of Indian sites have been discovered here by archaeologists. During the first Seminole Indian War in 1818, General Andrew Jackson crossed the river here with his army.

In 1828, when Florida became a U.S. Territory, the first government road across north Florida met the river here in the park. Throughout the 1800s, the Apalachicola River was an important interstate highway. More than 200 steamboats traveled the river during the great trading era, 1840-1910.

During the Civil War, this important route was protected by a six cannon battery located on a bluff. The battery was in place to prevent Union gun boats from passing. The remains of the gun pit can be seen along the bluff trail.

The Gregory House, built in 1849 by Planter Jason Gregory, stood across the river from the park at Ocheesee Landing. Gregory’s plantation prospered until the beginning of the Civil War and the abolition of slavery. In 1935, the house was dismantled and moved to its present location in the park by the Civilian Conservation Corps, which was developing the park.

Torreya State Park Volunteer Information

Friends of Torreya State Park
2576 NW Torreya Park Road
Bristol, FL 32321
Camp Hosts are welcomed and needed at Torreya State Park. A Camp Host’s duties include cleaning of rest rooms, cleaning of camp sites, visitor assistance and general maintenance of the camping area.
Volunteers are welcomed and needed at Torreya State Park. Volunteers are primarily responsible for the construction and maintenance of various hiking trails within the park.For futher information, contact the park.