Wrlo Campground sits on the dramatic bluffs of Torreya State Park, 150 to 300 feet above the Apalachicola River. The 12-site loop offers tent and RV camping plus cabins in Florida's most unexpectedly hilly terrain, with fees ranging from $16 to $50 per night. As of August 2024, the campground is temporarily closed for maintenance; check current status before planning a trip.
The campground accommodates a wide variety of camping styles, including primitive tent camping, RV camping, standard campsites, and cabin lodging.
Historical Significance
The Civilian Conservation Corps built much of the park infrastructure in the 1930s, including the Gregory House, a Depression-era plantation home that draws history buffs. The park takes its name from the Florida torreya tree, a rare Ice Age relict species clinging to these bluffs. Interior tours of the Gregory House have occasionally been closed, disappointing visitors who traveled specifically for that attraction.Weather and SeasonsFall offers the best combination of comfortable temperatures, lower humidity, and the clearest bluff views. Daytime highs typically range from the mid-50s to mid-70s°F, with cool nights in the 40s and 50s. This is prime time for hiking and wildlife viewing as migratory birds pass through, the hardwoods show peak color, and biting insects taper off. Winter and early spring are also popular, though cold snaps can feel cooler and windier on the exposed bluffs than in surrounding lowlands. Summer brings heat, humidity, more insects, and potentially muddy, overgrown trails. Expect moderate crowds on fall weekends but much quieter trails than summer.
ElevationNull
Natural Features and SceneryPerched high above the Apalachicola River, the campground claims some of Florida's most dramatic elevation. Steep ravines slice through rolling hardwood forests, while bluff-top trails offer views across the river valley into Georgia's distant hills. Rare Florida torreya trees dot the slopes alongside mixed hardwood and pine, with spring wildflowers and subtle autumn color. Hurricane Michael left scattered fallen timber visible off-trail, lending a wild, recovering character to the bluffs. Campsites rest on packed sand and grass beneath patchwork shade. The setting delivers notable sunrises and sunsets over the river.
Geological RegionExperience camping at its most dramatic along the soaring bluffs of the Apalachicola River, where the landscape tells a story millions of years in the making. Deep ravines carved by time slice through high plateaus, while steep cliffs plunge toward the river below, all cloaked in a pristine hardwood forest that seems untouched by time. This rugged terrain offers some of Florida's most unexpected and breathtaking vistas.
Scenic ViewsScenic vistas of the Apalachicola River from high bluffs.
Lodging & AccommodationsThe campground offers cabins with amenities such as air conditioning, a screened porch, bunk and queen beds, and electric heating. However, linens are not provided, and visitors must bring their own. The cabins are ADA accessible, ensuring mobility support for visitors who require it.