Ochlockonee River State Park

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Ochlockonee River State Park
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)
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Map showing the location of Ochlockonee River State Park
Location Wakulla County, Florida, USA
Nearest city Sopchoppy
Coordinates 29°59′56.8″N 84°29′6″W / 29.999111°N 84.48500°W / 29.999111; -84.48500Coordinates: 29°59′56.8″N 84°29′6″W / 29.999111°N 84.48500°W / 29.999111; -84.48500
Area 392 acres (1.59 km2)
Governing body Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Ochlockonee River State Park is a Florida State Park. It is located on the Gulf coast, on U.S. 319 about four miles (6 km) south of the town of Sopchoppy.

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Ecology [edit]

The 392 acre (1.6 km²) park includes pine flatwoods and oak thickets, and is notable for containing a significant habitat for the endangered Red-cockaded Woodpecker, as well as a relatively significant population of Swamp People.

Recreational Activities [edit]

The park has such amenities as bicycling, birding, boating, canoeing, fishing, hiking, kayaking, picnicking areas, swimming, wildlife viewing and full camping facilities.

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