Sopchoppy lures RV campers with its twisting Ochlockonee River and the quirky Worm Gruntin' Festival every April. Paddle pristine waters, hunt worms by stomping the forest floor, or fish hidden bends. Ten RV parks start at $18 a night, placing you steps from Tate's Hell State Forest trails.
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Sopchoppy hugs the Sopchoppy River in Florida's Panhandle wilds. Crowds flock to the Worm Gruntin' Festival on the River Road grounds, where they drive stakes into sandy soil to vibrate worms loose for bait. Tate's Hell State Forest sprawls nearby with 200,000 acres of swamps, pine flatwoods, and canoe trails. Anglers cast lines into the Ochlockonee River, while birders spot rare species along the Sopchoppy Depot trail.
RV parks anchor your adventures here. Ochlockonee River State Park Campground draws paddlers and boaters with 30-amp and 50-amp hookups at $18 a night right on the river. Myron B. Hodge City Park & Campground suits families and groups, offering showers, a dump station, and 30-amp sites from $19. Mack Landing Campground welcomes big rigs, pets, and large parties with drinking water and open spaces. Whitehead provides no-frills spots for solo travelers seeking quiet woods.
Sopchoppy is known for the Worm Gruntin' Festival held every April on River Road. Festival-goers pound stakes into the ground to harvest bait worms, a tradition since the 1800s. The town also features the Sopchoppy River and sits near Tate's Hell State Forest, attracting paddlers, anglers, and hikers to its Panhandle wilds.
rvparksnear.me lists ten RV parks near Sopchoppy, including Ochlockonee River State Park and Myron B. Hodge City Park & Campground. Ochlockonee sits along the river with 30-amp and 50-amp hookups from $18/night. Myron B. Hodge offers showers, group sites, and a dump station starting at $19/night.
Yes, Mack Landing Campground explicitly allows pets. This park also provides group sites, drinking water, and big rig-friendly spaces near the Sopchoppy River. Check Ochlockonee River State Park listings for pet rules, as many Florida state parks permit them on leashes.