Experiences
Birders can observe many varieties of nesting and migrating birds at Bald Point. These include shorebirds along the beach, warblers in the maritime oak hammocks, wading birds, and birds of prey in and around the marsh areas. There is an accessible boardwalk and observation deck overlooking the marsh near North End beach.
At Bald Point’s North End and Sunrise entrances, surf fishing and wading out to oyster bars are popular activities.
There is also a small fishing pier, with mobi-mat access, located in the park where Bald Point Road terminates at Ochlockonee Bay. This is located in the area known as the North End Entrance. Among the varieties of saltwater fish found in the brackish tidal waterway are redfish, trout, flounder and mackerel.
Visitors can fish on the bridge over tidal Chaires Creek off Range Road, and in Tucker Lake by canoe or kayak. Sea trout, red fish, flounder and sheepshead are common catches. This is also an excellent area to cast net for mullet or to catch blue crabs.
All fishing within the park must conform to regulations concerning size, number, method of capture and season. A fishing license may be required. More information is available at the Florida Wildlife Commission’s Fishing in Florida.
Explore the park in a new and challenging way. Experienced Geocachers have requested permission to hide caches containing trinkets, treasures, or information in various places around the park. Please check the Geocaching website for the most up-to-date information and clues to locate these caches.
Visitors enjoy canoeing on Chaires Creek and Tucker Lake, a large brackish lake connected to the Ochlockonee Bay by way of Chaires Creek. To explore the extensive tidal creek system, it is a short paddle to Chaires Creek from the Tucker Lake canoe/kayak launch. To access the canoe and kayak launch, take the last dirt service road on the right off Range Road 200 yards west of the Chaires Creek Bridge. The dirt parking area at the launch site can accommodate 12 vehicles during dry conditions. The launch area is a flat sandy area where vehicles can unload canoes and kayaks near water's edge.
Amenities
Bald Point offers access to two Apalachee Bay beaches. Sunrise beach and North End beach both have mobi-mat access. A beach wheelchair is available; reservations can be made by calling the park office at 850-349-9146. Accessible picnic pavilions are located at Sunrise beach, North End beach and Maritime Hammock beach. Grills and restrooms are also available. Pets are not allowed on the beach.
A canoe launch is available on Tucker Lake. Take Range Road for access to a dirt service road 200 yards west of the Chaires Creek Bridge on the right as you drive east on Range Road.
An accessible kayak launch is available on Chaires Creek.
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It is beautifully designed and constructed to allow those with limited mobility an opportunity to enjoy a leisurely paddle on the water using the accessible launching rig.
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Paddlers will enjoy kayaking on Chaires Creek with access to Ochlockonee Bay to the north and Tucker Lake to the south.
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The extensive tidal creek system provides opportunities to fish, see wildlife and enjoy nature. The brackish waters and overstory of pines create a serene atmosphere for exploration.
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To access the new facilities, visitors can use the Chaires Creek entrance into Bald Point State Park at 258 Alligator Drive, then continue down Range Road approximately 1.5 miles, where the new use area can be found on the north side of the road before the bridge.
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There is ample parking and a loading area near the entrance to the kayak launch, and a concrete sidewalk leads to a ramp and floating dock.
