This is one's first view of the pond and camping area on the far side. There's a fishing pier that extends out into the pond; it even has a roof for those hot summer days.

Date of visit: Feb 2013

We got here on a Thursday morning before a three-day weekend. State parks were all booked solid, but since Sand Pond does not accept reservations, we figured we'd be in good shape. And we were - plenty of sites to choose from. Site 8 overlooks the pond through the pines. Amazingly, I was able to get an excellent satellite TV signal between the trees using the roof-top antenna; I had been certain I'd have to set up the portable dish.

Sites 5 and 6.

Site 7.

Site 4 is a small site across the road from the pond. It's really suitable for tents, vans or pop-ups.

Site 2 overlooks the pond.

Sites 11 and 12 also have a view of the pond.

Here is site 15, located past the point where sites are near the pond.

Sites 17 and 19.

Site 20.

There's a small, clean bathhouse with free hot showers.

About a mile from the main campground, in an area called Hagar Landing, are three primitives sites. This is site 1, which requires a walk of a few hundred feet from your car. RV's are not allowed at these sites.

Primitive site 2.

Primitive site 3. Due to recent heavy rains, the campsite is very close to being flooded.

There are miles of hiking and biking trails through the forest, some of them accessible from the campground. One of the shorter trails is a 2 mile loop around the campground and two ponds, one of which is in the middle of a large cypress grove.

Amenities

 20 sites w/ electric hookups - $20 (half-price for seniors)

Dump station, showers

Coordinates: 30.429196 N, 85.881619 W

Elevation: 102'

Activities

Fishing, biking, hiking