Tate's Hell State Forest - Trout Creek Recreation Site Boat Launch

The Trout Creek Recreation Site offers a convenient public boat launch for accessing Trout Creek and New River in the Atlantic Coastal Plain region near Carrabelle. The ramp features multiple launching lanes and provides parking for trailer vehicles, making it suitable for kayaks, canoes, and motorized boats. This location serves as a gateway to exploring the waterways within Tate's Hell State Forest, one of Florida's largest publicly owned forests.

Paddlers and anglers should note that a valid Florida fishing license is required if planning to fish the area. The surrounding forest offers scenic paddling opportunities through relatively shallow, coastal plain waters. For those seeking camping facilities and additional amenities, the Womack Creek Campground is located approximately 12 miles north and provides tent and RV sites, restrooms, showers, and a boat ramp. The nearby Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve offers access to one of the most productive estuarine systems in the region, with opportunities for wildlife viewing and photography alongside paddling activities.