Region: Northwest

TORREYA STATE PARK
Bristol, FL

Contact Information
2576 N.W. Torreya Park Road
Bristol, Florida 32321
Phone: 850-643-2674


The high bluffs overlooking the Apalachicola River make Torreya State Park one of Florida's most scenic. Rising more than 150 feet above the river, the bluffs have been shaped and divided by deep ravines that have been eroded by streams throughout the centuries.

Hours of Operation
Florida state parks are open from 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year.

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

ACTIVITIES

Full Facility Camping
This 3,115-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.

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.

Picnicking
A picnic area with covered shelters is provided.